Condé Nast Britain names new finance director
The luxury magazine publisher has announced its new financial director, after Pam Raynor announced she is leaving the company after over 18 years of service
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Uber: A leadership failure that consumed a whole business
After the resignation of Uber's CEO, Travis Kalanick, after allegations of misogyny and a lack of accountability by a former employee, an expert looks at how a toxic leadership can consume a whole business, and how to avoid it.
Who is the modern FD? From number crunching to board chameleon
Today’s FD is a boardroom chameleon under pressure to do more with less, make smarter decisions, fuel growth with insightful data and avoid conflicting priorities. It's time to step up and take the lead
What you need to know before moving from CFO to CEO
As more CFOs aim for the top job, expert Susie Clements of executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, discusses what CFOs need to know about making the move up
Finance is most common route to CEO
A background in finance is the most common route to the top for CEOs in the UK, according to a new study
In conversation with Manx Telecom CFO: ‘Finance gets you into everything’
Danny Bakhshi talks to Financial Director about the bad habits of monopolies, life on the Isle of Man as the CFO of a PLC, and getting burnt investing in new tech too soon
Pressure on CFOs putting businesses at serious risk
Over half of finance leaders say it is 'just a matter of time' before a serious mistake is made due to lack of staff and resources, according to research
How to successfully transition into a new leadership role
One of the biggest challenges for a new leader is making a success of the early days. Keeping an open dialogue and bringing senior management on board are just some of the steps to take, says expert
What are CFOs’ business priorities for 2017?
Businesses are increasingly leaning on CFOs and the information they gather to enable agility. Data-driven decision-making and sound fiscal judgment will be ... read more
What you need to know before becoming an interim FD
The interim management industry provides an often hidden, but essential role. Head of Odgers interim practise, Paul Smith, covers what you need to know before considering a move
