In-House Talent Acquisition vs Specialist Executive Recruiter — A Founder’s Guide

Big name search firm or specialist boutique. Which one actually delivers when you’re hiring a CFO?

CFO vs Finance Director — What’s the Difference, and Which Do You Need?

Hiring Directly Vs. using an Executive Search Firm - Pros and Cons

Interim CFO or permanent CFO — which one does your business really need?

The Problem with Promoting Your Financial Controller to CFO Too Soon

Hiring your first CFO? It’s a big leap — and most founders underestimate just how different this hire is.

Here’s what we see trip people up:

Is your Finance Director actually holding the business back? Let’s talk.

Is your Finance Director actually holding the business back? Let’s talk.

Hiring a CFO? Don’t make these 7 mistakes — they’ll cost you time, money, and momentum.

It’s been a really good month, with a couple of interesting (and challenging) processes coming to an end. One of them has got me asking: should I be more assertive about my own choice of candidate when I'm convinced there is an ideal match?

What’s the Real Cost of a Bad Finance Hire?

Hiring a CFO isn’t just about finding someone good on paper — it’s about avoiding the cost of getting it wrong

If you're hiring a CFO into a private equity-backed business, what should you expect to pay in 2025?

Base salaries typically range from £150,000 to £220,000

How Much Should You Budget for an Executive Search Firm?

Thinking of hiring a CFO or Finance Director? You might be wondering — what will a search firm actually cost us?

What’s the Average Day Rate for an Interim CFO in the UK in 2025? Thinking of hiring an interim CFO in 2025? Here's what it costs — and why.

How much does it really cost to hire a CFO in the UK? Let’s break it down. For growth-stage and investor-backed businesses, you’re looking at:

Hiring an interim CFO isn’t a luxury — it’s often the smartest move a business can make.

We’ve worked with companies in chaos after a funding round, leadership change, or audit red flag. The numbers just aren’t where they should be — and that’s when the pressure mounts.

One of the nice things about being on holiday is the change of scene. OK, admittedly I had to decamp to a Regus office one afternoon to shepherd through a couple of urgent placements, and one room-with-a-desk looks much like another. But Devon in the spring was beautiful and restorative.