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Finance leadership has changed, and technical skills alone no longer get you shortlisted for senior roles. Employers now want judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to influence people outside finance, on top of the numbers. This piece breaks down the 10 skills that employers want to see at interview, and that make the difference once someone's in the role, from scenario planning and regulatory fluency through to negotiation and M&A literacy.

1 in 3 senior offers gets killed by a counter offer in 2026. Here's how to pre-empt the buy-back without raising your salary line.

A Finance Business Partner connects financial data to commercial decisions. Discover the role, daily responsibilities, key skills and why UK demand is rising in 2026.

What does a bad hire really cost? It’s an interesting thought experiment. For example: a finance manager joins your business on a £55,000 salary, and leaves after five months. Have you ever thought about what that actually costs you? For almost every business, the honest answer is more than they think.

Losing a strong finance candidate can feel like it comes down to the final offer, but it usually starts much earlier. This piece breaks down what a well-structured finance interview process actually looks like: agreed stages, relevant interviewers and ensuring fairness is built in from the start. It's a practical guide for any business that wants to stop losing strong finance candidates to a process that's working against them.

HR is no longer confined to the sidelines. Here's what it actually takes to reach Chief People Officer level, and why more People professionals are asking the same question about getting there.