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Finance Director Tenure, How Long Do Finance Directors Stay and How Do You Keep Them? Recruiting Tips .
October 22nd 2026

Finance Director Tenure, How Long Do Finance Directors Stay and How Do You Keep Them?

Finance Director tenure is shorter than many boards expect. Most departures follow an event such as a new Managing Direc…

Does a Finance Director Need an MBA or an Accounting Qualification? Recruiting Tips .
October 12th 2026

Does a Finance Director Need an MBA or an Accounting Qualification?

For boards weighing an MBA vs accounting qualification for a Finance Director, the answer is clear. A recognised account…

ACA vs ACCA vs CIMA for Finance Director Roles, Which Qualification Matters Most? Recruiting Tips .
October 5th 2026

ACA vs ACCA vs CIMA for Finance Director Roles, Which Qualification Matters Most?

ACA vs ACCA vs CIMA makes far less difference to a Finance Director appointment than most boards assume. All three are r…

When Should Your Business Upgrade from a Financial Controller to a Finance Director? Recruiting Tips .
September 23rd 2026

When Should Your Business Upgrade from a Financial Controller to a Finance Director?

Many growing businesses reach a point where the financial controller is doing everything right and the business is still…

What Qualifications Should a Finance Director Have? Recruiting Tips .
September 23rd 2026

What Qualifications Should a Finance Director Have?

For businesses hiring a Finance Director, checking the qualifications of the candidate who would be responsible for hand…

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…