Carve-outs are rising across UK private equity. While complex to execute, the right interim leaders can turn separation risk into rapid value creation.
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The chairman advantage: a quiet force behind PE value-creation
In private equity, the Chairman is often treated as a governance formality. In reality, the right Chair can be one of the biggest drivers of strategy, execution, alignment and long-term value creation in a portfolio company.
Finance Qualifications: the quiet influencer in hiring, career progression and company culture
In accounting, qualifications can be perceived as an indication of capability. Many people believe the letters after a name stand for technical skill, business acumen, or leadership potential, depending on which qualifications they are. These perceptions, shaped by...
The 2026 Policy Minefield: Compliance as a Competitive Edge.
As 2026 approaches, UK CFOs face a rapidly shifting policy landscape. From “Making Tax Digital” and corporate transparency reforms, to new trade and reporting requirements, this article explores the key regulatory changes shaping the next 18 months and outlines how finance leaders can prepare, adapt, and use compliance as a strategic advantage.
Three key trends CFOs must grapple with in 2026
As 2026 approaches, CFOs face an increasingly complex landscape marked by tight liquidity, fragile confidence, and rapid transformation. Treasury resilience, cost discipline, and focused leadership will define success. This article explores the key CFO priorities for 2026: from managing uncertainty to building scalable, future-ready finance functions.
Crucial but overlooked: talent due diligence in PE value creation
As financial engineering loses its edge, private equity firms must prioritise leadership development. Building, retaining, and empowering talent is now the key to driving long-term value and achieving stronger returns.
Hiring a Successful CFO in Private Equity – A Closed Network or a Golden Opportunity?
Hiring the right CFO in private equity is critical—but often hindered by closed networks and rigid expectations. This article explores why traditional hiring practices may be limiting value creation and how PE firms can rethink their approach to attract high-impact finance leaders ready to drive transformation.
Interim or permanent? The hiring trade-offs every leader must navigate
With a growing skills gap and shifting workforce demands, leaders face a crucial decision: hire interim talent for immediate impact or invest in permanent employees for long-term growth. This article explores the strategic trade-offs between interim and permanent hiring — helping you align your talent decisions with business goals, timing, and budget.
The future CFO: experience, skills and personality
Stepping into a CFO role requires more than just financial expertise — today’s CFO must be a strategic leader, data analyst, tech-savvy collaborator, and storyteller. In this blog, we explore the evolving expectations of the CFO position and the key skills and attributes you need to succeed in a fast-changing business environment.
Economic turbulence: striking the balance between being proactive or reactive as a CFO
There are many things shaking up our world today: the threat of recession, the energy crisis and climate change, fluctuations across the world in geo-politics and wondering where we’re all heading with AI and other technological disruptions. As soon as we’ve got used...
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