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- The return of sector loyalty: Why companies are increasingly seeking CFOs with deep industry expertise.
- A surge in internal promotions: How organisations are investing in leadership development and succession planning.
- Global diversity shifts: Where real progress is being made in gender representation and where challenges remain.
- Appointment age trends: From early-career peaks to senior hires, see how the average CFO profile is changing.
- The impact of Private Equity: The influence of PE-backed companies on the finance leadership landscape.
- Regional hiring hotspots: Which country continues to dominate the market and how other countries are catching up.
Continue reading our Pathways series
CEO Pathways UK Edition 2024
Our inaugural CEO Pathways report focuses on the journey to CEO delving into the data behind 1500 UK appointments to understand more about the market dynamics, trends and quantitative criteria.
CPO Pathways International Edition 2024
Our third edition into the most common pathway to the Chief People Officer role. We are delighted to continue to share the findings of research into over 7,500 Chief People Officer international appointments.
CIO Pathways Edition 2024
This first CIO Pathways report offers insights into UK CIO appointments and is designed to support both aspiring and first-time CIOs, as well as executives seeking to appoint technology leadership.
Previous CFO Pathways Edition 2023
Our previous international CFO Pathways Report offers analysis of CFO appointments across key regions, highlighting trends in diversity, appointment age, and the routes to first-time CFO roles across 2021-2022.
Meet the author of our CFO Pathways series
Our specialist Finance Practice
We support a wide range of organisations to appoint CFOs and their direct reports, whether permanent or interim, in the UK and around the world. As a result of our deep functional expertise and exceptional networks, we have a strong track record of delivering outstanding senior talent. We have grown to become one of Europe’s leading finance executive solutions businesses, something of which we are incredibly proud.
We know strong financial leadership is crucial to the success of any organisation, and in today’s boardroom, the role of the Chief Financial Officer goes far beyond financial oversight and strategy. Increasingly the CFO is the natural deputy and key strategic business partner to the CEO; their ability to influence and collaborate across the business is vital.
Our specialist team understand what is needed to deliver success, providing carefully hand-picked candidates who match a client’s culture and business priorities. We genuinely care about looking across a diverse range of candidates to ensure the best fit focussing on finance leaders who are defined by their personality and impact regardless of background. Balancing technical competency with cultural fit and prioritising chemistry with the CEO and wider leadership team.
And for companies in a period of transition or with specific project needs, we have a trusted network of highly experienced, senior finance professionals who can start at short notice to support our clients on an interim basis.