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When a CFO leaves, most businesses answer the interim vs permanent question too quickly — and create a second problem before they've solved the first. Here's a clear framework for working out which structure is right for where your business actually is.
The second edition of the HSBC UK Corporate Tracker reveals a mid-market that has come through the crisis period in better shape than expected. EBITDA has outpaced debt growth, leverage has improved, and companies are beginning to invest again. Here's what that means for finance leadership.
CFO and Finance Director are used almost interchangeably in the UK mid-market. They are not the same role — and the confusion leads to wrong hires and good people set up to fail. Here is a clear breakdown of what each role actually involves, and how to work out which one your business needs right now.
When PE investment arrives, expectations on the finance function accelerate immediately. Here's a clear breakdown of what CFO compensation looks like in PE-backed UK businesses in 2026 — base, bonus, equity and the real cost of the hire.
Interim CFOs are not expensive. Leaving a finance leadership gap for six months is expensive. Here's a clear breakdown of what interim finance leadership actually costs in 2026 — and what you're really paying for.