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Questions That Reveal Poor Finance Director Candidates Industry Insights & Surveys .
June 3rd 2026

Questions That Reveal Poor Finance Director Candidates

Most poor Finance Director appointments are not the result of missing data on the CV. They are the result of i…

How to Avoid Bad Finance Director Hire Industry Insights & Surveys .
May 28th 2026

How to Avoid Bad Finance Director Hire

Most weak Finance Director or CFO hires aren't bad luck, they are missed signals. When&nbs…

Hidden Costs of Hiring a Finance Director or CFO Industry Insights & Surveys .
May 28th 2026

Hidden Costs of Hiring a Finance Director or CFO

Most businesses approve a Finance Director or CFO appointment based on two numbers: the salary and the recruitment fee. …

AI in Finance Function: Notes from the Room  Industry Insights & Surveys .
May 15th 2026

AI in Finance Function: Notes from the Room 

On 13th May, FD Recruit hosted a virtual boardroom for UK Finance Directors and CFOs who are already running AI&nbs…

How EMI Share Schemes Drive Growth in UK Startups Industry Insights & Surveys .
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…

Risks of Hiring the Wrong Finance Director or CFO Industry Insights & Surveys .
April 23rd 2026

Risks of Hiring the Wrong Finance Director or CFO

The cost of a wrong Finance Director or CFO hire is one of the most underestimated risks in senior l…