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Do I need Private Equity experience to work in a Private Equity-backed business?
Do I need Private Equity experience to work in a Private Equity-backed business?
The right definition
A few months ago I mentioned CrossFit, the popular workout regime. I don’t do it to be macho. I do it because being in good shape makes ordinary tasks much easier.
Look behind you
There are two reasons you might look over your shoulder. First is fear: what’s approaching out of your eyeline? You might have an uneasy feeling or hear a noise.
Chairman of the bored?
Iggy Pop: punk progenitor, psycho-pop legend, David Bowie’s mate, 6 Music DJ – what’s not to like? A lyrical highlight? "I'm bored....I'm the chairman of the bored...." he sang in 1979. And it feels pretty relevant when I look across the finance recruitment landscape in 2023.
Not all networking is equal
Non-finance folk often think the FD doesn’t need to be a good networker. You’re back office! Marketing people schmooze, HR people are gregarious – but finance is like IT. Your value is technical skills!
Becoming the CFO of a listed business is a huge step.
Becoming the CFO of a listed business is a huge step.
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?”
Back from summer, the kids are back at school… and your finance hire still hasn’t been found?
Back from summer, the kids are back at school… and your finance hire still hasn’t been found?
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:
The hidden risks of not having a finance leader during a transaction
Is your Finance Director actually holding the business back? Let’s talk.
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 Should You Budget for an Executive Search Firm?
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?
“It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep your whole life.”
— Elizabeth Kenny