Posts by Ben Spragg

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Finance Director Interview Questions: What to Ask to Spot a Weak Candidate? Recruiting Tips .
June 3rd 2026

Finance Director Interview Questions: What to Ask to Spot a Weak Candidate?

The Finance Director interview questions that expose weak candidates test three things: commercial judgement, ownership …

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How to Avoid a Bad Finance Director or CFO Hire Recruiting Tips .
May 28th 2026

How to Avoid a Bad Finance Director or CFO Hire

Most bad Finance Director hires are avoidable, the warning signs appear in the CV, interviews, and references before an …

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How EMI Share Schemes Drive Growth in UK Startups Webinar .
April 27th 2026

How EMI Share Schemes Drive Growth in UK Startups

Equity incentives are now standard in UK startup offices. When cash is tight but growth targets are high, founders use…

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Building a Growth-Driven Finance Function Industry Insights & Surveys .
December 11th 2025

Building a Growth-Driven Finance Function

For too long, the Growth-Driven Finance Function has been more aspiration than reality — with finance often seen as a …

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