Knowledge Hub – Finance Recruitment & Accountancy Insights

Grant Thornton research reveals CFOs are often excluded from strategic decision-making, with only 26% saying finance is fully embedded. Many CEOs and peers don’t view CFOs as strategic partners, risking weaker decisions without financial rigour, foresight, and balanced trade-offs.

AI and hybrid work are transforming finance. To future-proof their careers, professionals must embrace technology, master strategic storytelling, and lead with agility. Success lies in shifting from number-crunching to insight-driven leadership, ensuring relevance and influence in an evolving business landscape.

We successfully placed a Finance Director with a £500M+ Global Environmental Services Group in just two weeks, providing immediate leadership stability. Initially considered for interim, the candidate impressed during interview and was appointed permanently, ensuring long-term continuity and expertise.

Chartered accountants remain among the most trusted professions, ranking third globally, as AI and disinformation challenge business. ICAEW’s updated training and GenAI initiatives highlight their growing role as ethical leaders, safeguarding data integrity and guiding organisations through digital transformation.

Finance leaders are now the most influential voices in the boardroom. Beyond managing numbers, they anchor strategy, balance risk with opportunity, inspire confidence, and drive growth. Businesses that empower finance to lead are best placed to thrive in uncertain markets.

Deepfakes threaten finance by enabling fraud through fake documents, audio, or video. Spot them via anomalies in facial movements, lighting, or audio, verifying document metadata, and using AI detection tools. Strong cybersecurity and cautious communications safeguard against reputational and financial damage.