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Retained vs Contingent Recruitment Fees: Key Differences Recruiting Tips .
March 29th 2026

Retained vs Contingent Recruitment Fees: Key Differences

Retained and contingent recruitment fees are broadly the same, often 15 to 30% of first-year salary, so the choice betwe…

Interim vs. Permanent Finance Director or CFO: Which Costs Less? Recruiting Tips .
March 24th 2026

Interim vs. Permanent Finance Director or CFO: Which Costs Less?

A permanent Finance Director or CFO usually costs £80,000 to £150,000 in salary (£110,000 to £150,000+ all-in with p…

Why Management Equity Plans (MEPs) Fuel PE Success  Webinar .
March 20th 2026

Why Management Equity Plans (MEPs) Fuel PE Success 

In private equity, few mechanisms shape outcomes as strongly as management equity plans (MEPs). These plans sit quietly …

Internal Promotion vs External Finance Director Hire Cost: Key Differences Recruiting Tips .
March 16th 2026

Internal Promotion vs External Finance Director Hire Cost: Key Differences

Promoting a Finance Director internally can look cheaper at £15,000 to £45,000 in the first year, but the saving is of…

How Much Do Recruitment Agencies Charge for a Finance Director or CFO Hire? Recruiting Tips .
March 12th 2026

How Much Do Recruitment Agencies Charge for a Finance Director or CFO Hire?

Securing the right Finance Director or CFO is one of the most important hiring decisions any organisation will make. How…

How Much Cost To Hire Finance Director in the UK? Recruiting Tips .
March 6th 2026

How Much Cost To Hire Finance Director in the UK?

Hiring a Finance Director or CFO in the UK costs £150,000 to £350,000+ in the first year, covering base salary, recrui…