What Do CFO Careers Actually Look Like?
Most people talk about “becoming a CFO” like it’s a single, linear destination. It isn’t. In reality, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) careers are varied, rarely …
When Is the Right Time to Hire Your First FD?
Most businesses don’t wake up one morning and decide it’s time to hire their first Finance Director (FD). It tends to creep up on them. What starts as …
What Strong CEO–CFO Partnerships Look Like in Practice
One of the most important relationships in any business is between the CEO and the CFO. When it works well, it …
The Finance Seat Podcast: Beyond Finance: The CFO’s Role in Leadership, Ethics, and Governance with Kate Cooper, CFO at the Institute of Directors
The CFO role is no longer just about the numbers. It sits at the centre of leadership, decision making and accountability. In this episode …
How Fractional CFOs Support Growing Businesses
There has been a clear shift in how businesses access senior finance leadership. More companies are turning to Fractional CFOs, with …
Why Building The Right Team Around You Matters As A CFO
Being a successful CFO is about far more than technical finance ability. Modern finance leaders are expected to influence strategy, …
Understanding the Return on an Interim CFO
“An interim CFO sounds expensive, but what’s the return?” It is a question that comes up regularly from business owners …
Why the CEO–CFO Relationship Makes or Breaks a Business
The relationship between a CEO and CFO can quietly shape the direction of an entire business. When it works, decisions …
Ripon Group appoints new chief financial officer
North Yorkshire-based Ripon Group, one of the largest agricultural machinery and ground care dealerships in the UK, has made an important …
The Finance Seat Podcast: Inside a Fractional CFO Career: Flexibility, Reality, and Impact with Rachel Smith, Fractional CFO, RLS Finance
A Fractional CFO career offers flexibility, but the reality of how it works in practice is more complex than most expect. In …