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Your go-to resources for navigating the finance and accounting world. Whether you’re seeking your next career opportunity or aiming to enhance your team with top talent, our advice hub offers a wealth of insights, news, and video content designed to empower both candidates and employers.

Insights

Why Your Hiring Process is Turning Top Talent Away (And What to Do About It)

6 min read
Published 6 days ago
Woman looking confused at computer

Your Hiring Process is Turning Top Talent Away.
In a market where great finance professionals are harder to reach, the smallest misstep in your hiring process could be costing you the candidate...

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Not Every Great Hire Starts With a CV — And That’s Exactly the Point

3 min read
Published 2 weeks ago
Business meeting

We get it – hiring can feel like a search for perfection.
The right skills.The right experience.The right CV.
But here’s the thing: some of the best hires we’ve ever seen didn’t start...

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Why Your Recruiter Call Matters More Than You Think

3 min read
Published 4 weeks ago
Video call

In a competitive finance market, first impressions count more than ever.
You’ve spotted a role that looks like a great fit. You’ve submitted your CV. You’ve been invited to a call with the...

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Insights

The Finance Talent You’re Overlooking (And Why They’re Leadership Material)

6 min read
Published 1 month ago
Leadership

How to Spot a Future Finance Leader (Before Your Competitor Hires Them)
The Best Future CFOs May Already in Your Team – Do You Know Who They Are?
 
Every business wants strategic,...

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Stop Hiring for ‘Experience’ – Here’s What Actually Matters in a Finance Candidate

6 min read
Published 1 month ago
Job interview

Spoiler: 10 Years on a CV Doesn’t Guarantee They’re Any Good

Hiring managers love experience.

“We need at least 10 years in a similar role.”
“Must have Big 4 background.”
“Looking...

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Your Hiring Process is Costing You Top Talent – Here’s How to Fix It

5 min read
Published 2 months ago
Laptop closing

Your Hiring Process is Costing You Top Talent – Here’s How to Fix It
You’re Not Losing Candidates to Competitors – You’re Losing Them to Your Own Process
Ever had a top-tier finance...

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How to Spot a Future Finance Leader (Before Your Competitor Hires Them)

6 min read
Published 2 months ago
Team meeting

They’re Already in Your Business—You Just Haven’t Noticed Yet
Every business wants strong financial leadership—but most only start looking when they need a new CFO or Finance Director.
By...

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The Secret to Retaining Your Best Finance Talent (So They Don’t Jump Ship)

5 min read
Published 2 months ago
Team meeting

The Secret to Retaining Your Best Finance Talent (So They Don’t Jump Ship)
Your Best Finance People Are Quietly Job Hunting – Here’s How to Keep Them
 
You’ve hired a brilliant finance...

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Why Your Best Finance Employees Are Job Hunting (And How to Stop Them Leaving)

5 min read
Published 2 months ago
Resignation

They Haven’t Resigned Yet—But They’re Already Looking
Your finance team looks solid.

No major complaints.
No obvious signs of unhappiness.
Nobody has quit (yet).

 
But behind the...

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Insights

The Hidden Cost of a Bad Finance Hire (And How to Avoid It)

5 min read
Published 2 months ago
Help wanted sign

Hiring the Wrong Person is More Expensive Than You Think
You need a finance hire.

You rush to fill the role.
You find someone with the right experience on paper.
They interview well enough, so you...

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How to Attract Top Finance Talent (Without Just Throwing More Money at Them)

5 min read
Published 2 months ago
money and laptop

How to Attract Top Finance Talent (Without Just Throwing More Money at Them)
Spoiler: Salary Matters, But It’s Not Everything
You need to hire top finance talent.
 
So, you increase the...

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If Your Finance Team Isn’t Driving Growth, You’re Doing It Wrong

6 min read
Published 2 months ago
Growth in business

How to Build a Finance Team That Actually Adds Value (Not Just Reports Numbers)
Spoiler: Finance Isn’t Just About Counting the Pennies Anymore
 
Once upon a time, a finance team’s job was...

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