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FD Capital
Finance Directors and Chief Financial Officers are our speciality we are a London based recruitment service that specialises in Part-Time and Full Time senior financial professionals. Our podcast episodes discuss topics that are of interest to employers and prospective FD's and CFO's alike.
Episodes
244 episodes
Exit Ready: The Finance Director’s 24-Month Blueprint to Maximise Business Value
elcome to Executive Insights, the podcast where we break down the strategies behind building, scaling, and successfully exiting a business.Today’s episode is all about one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — phases ...
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The Financial Engine Room: Mastering EBITDA, Management Accounts, and Cash Flow
Welcome to today’s episode, where we step inside the financial engine room of a successful business. If you want to understand how companies truly grow, scale, and ultimately maximise their value, you need to get to grips with three core financ...
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Smarter Growth: Using EMI, R&D Tax Relief, and EIS/SEIS to Scale Your Busines
Welcome back to The Growth Engine Podcast, where we break down the smartest ways to scale a UK business efficiently.Today’s episode is all about three powerful tools that can dramatically improve how you grow: EMI share schemes,...
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Inside Finance Salaries: Controllers, Compliance & Career Growth in 2026
Welcome back to the podcast—today we’re diving into one of the hottest topics in finance careers right now: salaries, market demand, and how to benchmark your worth in 2026.If you’re a Financial Controller, working in compliance, or hiri...
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Hiring a CFO: How to Find the Right Financial Leader for Your Business
Welcome back to the podcast, where we explore the strategies, insights, and decisions that shape successful businesses. Today’s episode is all about one of the most critical hires any company can make: the Chief Financial Officer.Whether...
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CFO & Finance Director Salaries Explained: What You Really Earn in the UK
Welcome to today’s episode, where we break down one of the most searched questions in finance careers: how much do CFOs and Finance Directors actually earn in the UK?If you’re considering stepping into senior finance leadership, or you’r...
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Why CFO as a Service Is a Game-Changer for Growing Businesse
Welcome back to the show. Today we’re diving into a topic that’s becoming increasingly important for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs—CFO as a Service.Now, if you’re running a growing business, you’ve probably felt this tension: your...
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Why Risk and Compliance Talent Is Now a Business-Critical Hire
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s no longer just for big banks or heavily regulated industries—risk and compliance.In today’s world, every business faces increasing scrutiny. Regulations are expanding, tec...
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The Virtual CFO Advantage: Smarter Finance Without the Full-Time Cost
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re talking about a powerful shift happening in modern business—one that’s helping companies grow faster, make better decisions, and stay financially resilient. It’s called the Virtual CFO.Now, tradi...
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Why Hiring a CFO Could Be the Smartest Move Your Business Makes
Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re diving into a topic that can completely transform a business—yet many founders and CEOs delay it far too long: hiring a Chief Financial Officer.Now, when you hear “CFO,” you might think spreadsheets...
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Hiring for Compliance: Building a Strong Regulatory Team in FCA-Regulated Businesses
Welcome to today’s episode where we discuss an essential topic for modern organisations: compliance recruitment.In highly regulated industries, compliance is no longer just a support function. It plays a central role in protecting busine...
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Understanding FCA Section 166 Reviews – What Every Financial Firm Needs to Know
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re unpacking one of the most important regulatory tools in UK financial services: the Section 166 Skilled Person Review. If you’re a regulated firm, compliance professional, or senior leader in financ...
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London FD & CFO Recruitment: Securing Financial Leadership in the Capital
Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we’re focusing on a critical topic for growing businesses in the UK’s largest commercial hub — London FD and CFO recruitment.London is one of the world’s most competitive business environm...
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Recruitment for FCA Regulated Firms: Finding the Right Talent in Financial Services
Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we’re discussing one of the most important challenges facing financial services organisations — recruitment for FCA regulated firms.Companies operating under the supervision of the Financi...
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Finance Job Descriptions: Understanding Key Roles in the Modern Finance Team
Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we’re exploring an essential resource for businesses building strong financial leadership — finance job descriptions.When organisations begin hiring finance professionals, one of the bigge...
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Fractional Chief Risk Officer Recruitment: Flexible Risk Leadership for Modern Businesses
Welcome to today’s podcast episode, where we’re exploring a growing trend in executive leadership — the Fractional Chief Risk Officer, often known as a fractional CRO.As businesses face increasing regulatory requirements, cybersec...
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Recruiting the Right University Bursar: Building Financial Strength in Higher Education
Welcome to today’s podcast, where we’re discussing a vital leadership role within higher education — the University Bursar. While academic leadership often takes the spotlight, strong financial leadership behind the scenes is essential f...
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Finding the Right School Bursar: How Specialist Recruitment Can Transform Education Finance
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re talking about one of the most important leadership roles within a school that often stays behind the scenes — the School Bursar.Every successful school relies on strong financial management....
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Inviting Finance Directors and CFOs to Share Their Leadership Journey
Welcome to the FD Capital Podcast.Today’s episode is an invitation to experienced Finance Directors, CFOs, and senior finance professionals who are shaping the future of finance leadership.At FD Capital, we work closely with growt...
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Why London CFOs Are More Valuable Than Ever in 2026
Welcome to the FD Capital Podcast, the show where we explore the trends, insights, and leadership strategies shaping finance teams across the UK and beyond. Today’s episode focuses on a topic that is especially relevant right now — the growing ...
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How FD Capital Is Reaching a Wider Audience Through Business Matters Magazine
Welcome to the FD Capital Podcast, the show where we explore finance leadership, career progression, and the evolving role of Finance Directors and CFOs in modern businesses. Today’s episode focuses on an important platform that helps us share ...
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Unlock Strategic Growth — Why a Fractional CFO Could Be Your Game-Changer in 2026
Host: Welcome back to Business Insight Labs — the podcast that brings you practical strategies and expert thinking to grow smarter, faster, and with more confidence. Today, we’re focusing on a topic more UK leaders are askin...
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Cost of a UK CFO? Breaking Down Salary, Value, and Smarter Alternatives
Welcome back to the show, where we explore the realities behind leadership, finance, and business growth. Today’s question sounds simple on the surface:What is the cost of a UK CFO?But as with most things in business, the...
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Demystifying Finance — Your Practical Guide with the FD Capital Knowledge Centre
Welcome back to Business Unlocked, the show that brings expert insights straight to founders, CEOs, finance leaders and anyone who wants a smarter way to grow their organisation. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into a resource ev...
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Finance Leadership That Scales: Why an FD or CFO Is Your Next Smart Hire
Welcome to The Growth & Finance Podcast, where we explore how smart financial leadership drives business success. I’m Adrian Lawrence, and today we’re tackling a question every growing company faces: When’s the right time to hi...
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