Talking Tax & Treasury: The CFO perspective from Tim Livett
Reading Time: 7 minutesTax and treasury functions are essential for the financial health, compliance, and strategic success of a business. They help manage risks, optimise financial resources, and ensure that the company operates […]
Exploring new horizons: Transitioning beyond Tax or Treasury
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn recent years, it’s been encouraging to see so many individuals expanding their expertise beyond tax and treasury into wider finance leadership positions. Seizing opportunities to extend your skillset and […]
What can we expect from the year ahead in mid-market Private Equity?
Reading Time: 5 minutes“I’ll be surprised if it’s not a better year than 2023” It is estimated that the total of global equity dry powder has hit $4tn according to BlackRock’s Private Markets […]
Calm after the storm: what skills do Private Equity PortCo CFOs need in 2024?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe private equity market is dusting itself down after a challenging 2023. With interest rates stabilising and a well-publicised glut of ‘dry powder,’ there is some optimism that activity will […]
CFO stories: Charting your course to Chief Financial Officer
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor ambitious finance professionals, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is often seen as the pinnacle of success. But what does it really take to earn a place at […]
Mastering the transition from CFO to CEO
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen the team at Eton Bridge Partners recently produced our inaugural CEO Pathways report, one area we were eager to explore was the journey of a CFO to CEO. This […]
Ascending the career ladder: Why aren’t there more female leaders in the finance sector?
Reading Time: 5 minutesWomen make up almost half of all employees in the UK banking and finance sector, but their visibility fades the further up the career ladder you go. According to the […]
Ascending the career ladder: Powerful strategies for female leaders
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn our recent blog Ascending the career ladder: why aren’t there more female leaders in the finance sector?, we considered how gender bias, imposter syndrome and work/life balance could be […]
Is the IPO outlook for UK PLCs improving amid regulatory reforms?
Reading Time: 4 minutesHeading up a company listed on the UK’s London Stock Exchange is a prestigious badge of honour and the London-listed market continues to draw executives of the highest calibre from […]
Hype vs reality: CTOs and CFOs talk AI
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform many aspects of our corporate and personal lives, how is the C-suite responding? The pressure to capitalise on AI’s potential is intense, but […]