IS YOUR FINANCE FUNCTION READY FOR DUE DILIGENCE? HOW A FRACTIONAL CFO BUILDS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE Due diligence is a proving ground for credibility, consistency, and leadership confidence. A business is due-diligence ready when its data tells a consistent story and its growth narrative is backed by reliable insight. True readiness is demonstrated when leadership can clearly articulate performance, risk, and the decisions that connect the two. According to KPMG’s Venture … Continue reading →

From Innovation To Control: Funding Growth Without Losing Financial Clarity Funding Growth With Financial Control: Innovation remains one of the strongest drivers of growth in the UK economy. Across technology, life sciences, professional services and advanced manufacturing, ambitious businesses continue investing heavily in development, supported by funding schemes, tax incentives and investor capital. However, in today’s economic environment, innovation alone is no longer enough. Rising cost pressures, increased investor scrutiny … Continue reading →

The modern CFO’s role is multifaceted and complex, extending far beyond traditional accounting processes. Today, they are expected to lead and guide their businesses, overseeing everything from financial compliance to growth and acquisition. One of the primary areas that CFOs now have to consider is the risk management strategy of their business, acting as a barrier to ensure they are protected from any issues that could arise. While it may … Continue reading →

  As the UK braces for the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, a growing number of fractional CFOs within the iFD Community have expressed concerns about the future of Labour’s tax policy and its impact on businesses as they attempt to fill a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in the nation’s finances. With economic uncertainty, tax changes remain the number one issue on the minds of these senior finance leaders. … Continue reading →

Finance directors (FD) and CEOs work closely together, so much so that the FD-CEO relationship can be described as the fulcrum on which the business revolves. This dynamic relationship is important at the best of times, but it becomes especially critical during periods of uncertainty or change, as leadership teams navigate complex challenges and make strategic decisions.  In this blog, we explore why this key relationship is particularly important during … Continue reading →