7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a CFO

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

1️⃣ Hiring too late — You’re reacting, not planning.

2️⃣ No clear brief — What does success actually look like?

3️⃣ CFO ≠ FD — One steers the ship, the other runs the engine room.

4️⃣ Too much focus on sector — Mindset matters more than logos.

5️⃣ Weak interviews — Test how they think, not just what they’ve done.

6️⃣ Ignoring cultural fit — If the chemistry’s off, it won’t work.

7️⃣ DIY search — The best CFOs aren’t applying to job ads.

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