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Head of Finance Recruitment for VC Backed Companies

The decision to hire a Head of Finance is one of the more defining moments in the life of a…

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The Expanding Responsibilities of Modern CFOs

Modern CFOs oversee teams that must be agile, resilient and capable of supporting the organisation through change.…

Finance

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The Role of Experienced CFOs in PISCES Eligible Organisations

The Role of Experienced CFOs in PISCES Eligible Organisations Simon Roderick  / December 19, 2025 / AIM & PISCES, Finance, Research, Insight & InterviewsInterest in…

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Why CFO Upgrades Are Becoming More Common in Venture Backed Scale Ups

CFO upgrades are becoming more common because scale ups now operate in markets that reward maturity and resilience. Strengthening financial…

Finance

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Strengthening Finance Teams for the Demands of AIM Reporting

Strengthening finance teams is ultimately about creating the conditions for clarity, discipline and steady communication. AIM companies that approach this…

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Strengthening CFO Leadership in AIM Listed Firms

AIM companies often reach inflection points earlier and more sharply than larger listed organisations. Strengthening CFO leadership is about ensuring…

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Strategic Priorities for CFOs in 2024 – a turbulent year

Tensions in the Middle East, a war in the Ukraine, China sabre-rattling with Taiwan, and with half of the world’s…

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The importance of Professional Service-based industries partner leverage

In the realm of professional service-based industries, where knowledge, expertise, and client relationships are paramount, effective partner leverage strategies are…

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Succession Planning for Professional Firms: Strategies for Lawyers and Accountants

This article focuses on the people challenges specific to succession planning for those in fee earning roles.…

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Leading and Developing a High-Performance Finance Team: Strategies for Success

Whilst everybody talks about a best-in-class finance team, what are the real strategies for developing a high-performance team?…

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What are the major challenges facing Finance Directors in 2023?

Finance Directors of high growth firms in the London-Oxbridge golden triangle will need to be agile in their thinking. There…

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Why are so many accountants quitting their jobs?

In recent years, the accounting industry in the UK has seen a significant number of professionals quitting their jobs. The…

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