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Guidance for finance teams and the people who hire them
Employers and candidates ask us the same questions again and again. When does a growing business need its first Financial Controller? What should a Finance Manager earn in London? Is a fractional Financial Controller enough, or is it time for a permanent hire? We publish our answers here, in plain English and grounded in the searches we run every week.
Articles are written by founder Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Fellow of the ICAEW, and our recruitment team. They cover month-end and reporting, controls and audit, finance in FCA-regulated firms, tax, salaries, interviews and building a finance career, and we update them when the rules or the market change.
For employers, we cover how to scope a finance role, what to pay, how to interview for technical and commercial judgement, and when interim or fractional support makes more sense than a permanent hire. For finance professionals, we cover qualifications, CVs and interviews, salary negotiation and the routes from management accountant to Financial Controller and beyond. We also follow the regulatory and technology changes that affect finance teams, from FCA reporting to the use of AI in the month-end close.
New to the topic? Start with one of our core guides, or use the search and topic filters above to find what you need.
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Financial Controller salary guide →What FCs earn across the UK, by business size and sector. Financial Controller vs Head of Finance →The real differences in scope, seniority and pay. What is a fractional Financial Controller? →How part-time FC support works and what it costs. Management Accountant interview questions →The questions employers ask, and what good answers contain.Latest articles
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Governance vs Strategy: How to Get the Balance Right with Your NEDsHow UK boards balance oversight and strategy with their non-executive directors: what the Companies Act and the FRC 2024 Code expect, how…Read more →
NED Remuneration Benchmarks for UK Boards in 2025Indicative non-executive director fees for UK boards — listed, AIM, PE-backed, private, charity and public sector — with chair and committee supplements…Read more →
Do You Need a Financial NED? Here’s How to TellHow to tell whether your board needs a financial non-executive director: what the role involves, the signs it is time to appoint…Read more →
Mastering Cash Flow: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a 13-Week Rolling ForecastHow to build and run a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast: the direct-method structure, the weekly update, variance to actuals, using it…Read more →
When to Hire a Fractional Financial Controller: 7 Signs You’re ReadySeven practical signs a UK business is ready for a fractional Financial Controller, what each one costs you if ignored, what a…Read more →
What Makes a Great Finance Director for a Private Equity-Backed Business?What makes a great Finance Director in a private equity-backed business: the value creation plan, the first 100 days, lenders and covenants…Read more →
10 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a Finance DirectorTen interview questions for hiring a Finance Director, with why to ask each one, what a strong answer includes and the red…Read more →
Finance Director vs CFO: What’s the Difference and Who Should You Hire First?Finance Director or CFO? How the two titles differ in UK practice on scope, board position and pay, and how to decide…Read more →
How to Hire a Finance Director: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business LeadersA step-by-step checklist and timeline for owners and CEOs hiring a Finance Director: the decisions to make first, a week-by-week plan, the…Read more →
The Importance of Finance Business Partnering in Strategic Decision-MakingThe business case for finance business partnering: how it changes pricing, investment, headcount and portfolio decisions, the operating models that work, what…Read more →
Key Skills Every Finance Business Partner Should PossessThe key skills every finance business partner needs fall into three groups — technical, commercial and behavioural. This guide explains each one…Read more →
Interview Tips for Financial Planning and Analysis CandidatesPractical interview tips for FP&A candidates: how to prepare, the technical questions to expect, how to handle a modelling test or case…Read more →Knowledge Centre
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About the Accountancy Capital blog
Accountancy Capital is a specialist finance and accountancy recruitment agency and one of the five specialist firms of FD Capital Group. We place Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, management and financial accountants, FP&A and tax professionals into permanent, interim and fractional roles across the UK, from our offices in London and the West Midlands.
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