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CFO vs FD: The Difference Boards Underestimate
Two titles, used interchangeably, describing two different jobs. Ray Nicholls on the distinction boards underestimate and how to decide which your business actually needs.
Interim vs permanent CFO: how to decide
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.
CFO Turnover Is Rising Globally — But the Real Risk Is Poor Succession Planning
Across global markets, one trend is becoming impossible for boards and investors to ignore:
CFO turnover is no longer an occasional disruption. It is becoming a structural feature of modern governance.
Recent global data shows CFO appointments reached a seven-year high in 2025, reinforcing that elevated transition levels are not a short-term correction but an enduring shift in leadership dynamics.
One of the biggest questions founders ask me: “Do I really need a CFO right now?”
One of the biggest questions founders ask me is:
“Do I really need a CFO right now?”
An honest review of the Top 5 CFO Search Firms in the U.K.
An honest review of the Top 5 CFO Search Firms in the U.K.
In-House Talent Acquisition vs Specialist Executive Recruiter — A Founder’s Guide
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?
Big name search firm or specialist boutique. Which one actually delivers when you’re hiring a CFO?
Hiring Directly Vs. using an Executive Search Firm - Pros and Cons
Hiring Directly Vs. using an Executive Search Firm - Pros and Cons
The Problem with Promoting Your Financial Controller to CFO Too Soon
The Problem with Promoting Your Financial Controller to CFO Too Soon
The Biggest Challenges Founders Face When Hiring Their First CFO
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.
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.
What’s the Real Cost of a Bad Finance Hire?
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
How much does it really cost to hire a CFO in the UK?
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:
Why clients hire Interim CFOs
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.
“It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep your whole life.”
— Elizabeth Kenny