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Can a Business Survive Without a Finance Director or CFO? Recruiting Tips .
August 25th 2026

Can a Business Survive Without a Finance Director or CFO?

A business can survive without a Finance Director or CFO. It cannot scale without one. Compliance gets filed and payroll…

When Should You Hire a Finance Director or CFO? Stage, Size & Timing Explained Recruiting Tips .
August 19th 2026

When Should You Hire a Finance Director or CFO? Stage, Size & Timing Explained

When to hire a Finance Director or CFO is a question of business complexity, not turnover. Most UK businesses app…

What Are the Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Finance Function? Recruiting Tips .
August 3rd 2026

What Are the Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Finance Function?

Your business has outgrown its finance function when the warning signs start to stack up, including management accounts…

Should You Hire a Finance Director or Promote from Within? Recruiting Tips .
July 29th 2026

Should You Hire a Finance Director or Promote from Within?

Most businesses are better served by hiring a Finance Director externally, which comes with proven capability, independe…

When Does Your Business Need a Finance Director or CFO? Recruiting Tips .
July 23rd 2026

When Does Your Business Need a Finance Director or CFO?

A business needs a Finance Director or CFO when financial complexity outgrows the finance team. This…

How to Reference Check a Finance Director or CFO Properly? Recruiting Tips .
June 24th 2026

How to Reference Check a Finance Director or CFO Properly?

To reference check a Finance Director or CFO properly, take at least three references: a former line manager (CEO, chair…