Financial planning and analysis is one of the finance function disciplines where AI is creating the most immediate and measurable impact. The FP&A team’s core […]
Finance in a Regulated Firm Is a Different Job — Here’s What Changes
A qualified accountant moving into an FCA-regulated firm for the first time is often surprised by how different the job feels. The core accounting is […]
Finance Team Structure: Who to Hire and When
The most expensive finance team mistake growing businesses make is not spending too much on finance — it is spending too much on the wrong […]
From Management Accountant to CFO: A Career Planning Guide
The journey from Management Accountant to Chief Financial Officer is not a straight line and it is not simply a matter of accumulating years. It […]
Managing Director Succession Planning: The Gap That Most UK Boards Haven’t Closed
Managing Director Succession Planning: The Gap That Most UK Boards Haven’t Closed Most UK businesses do not have a succession plan for their Managing Director. […]
CRO Appointments, Committee Chair Governance and CEO Succession: The Guides Regulated Firm Boards Are Using
Three governance challenges generate more boardroom activity at FCA-regulated firms than any others: appointing the right Chief Risk Officer and positioning the role effectively within […]
What UK Financial Services Firms Are Getting Wrong in 2026 — And How to Fix It
What UK Financial Services Firms Are Getting Wrong in 2026 — And How to Fix It By Adrian Lawrence FCA, Founder, FD Capital Recruitment Ltd […]
From AML to Fraud Prevention: Building a Financial Crime Team That Satisfies the FCA
From AML to Fraud Prevention: Building a Financial Crime Team That Satisfies the FCA Most regulated firms think about financial crime hiring as filling individual […]
The Role of Data Analytics in Executive Recruitment in 2026: Making Informed Hiring Decisions
The Evolving Landscape of Executive Recruitment Shifting Market Dynamics The executive recruitment landscape has undergone significant transformations due to shifting market dynamics. Globalization has expanded […]
Unlocking Business Potential: Strategies to Enhance EBITDA Before Exit
Understanding EBITDA and Its Importance in Business Valuation Defining EBITDA EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric […]