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Meet long-time customer and CFO Michael Dudiak. Hear how he first came into contact with Kevin Kaye and how Katalyst Group helped this busy CFO fill seven full-time roles and provide two interim project resources. Stay tuned for a series of posts on how Mike was able to build his team with the resources he needed to solve complex business challenges. #letskatalyze  #cfo #longtimecustomer #finance

The fractional career path can be lonely. However, with so much demand in the market, the Fractional CFO role is one that many finance executives choose. We’re building a likeminded community to create a space where CFOs can bounce ideas and challenge one another and share best-practice and outcomes. To launch our Fractional Chief Financial Officer community, our Founder, Lisa Collins, held our first roundtable event where attendees shared the challenges that they face within their roles and began to craft solutions to them. Topics included: 👉 Fractional versus interim positions 👉 Investment and fundraising dynamics 👉 Market dynamics and strategic adaptations 👉 Technology’s impact on businesses Find key takeaways from the morning's conversation here: https://lnkd.in/erME_pcP #cfo #finance #career

Dav was recently joined by seasoned finance leader & CEO Mars Shah, for an exclusive interview for the Future CFO programme. We transcribed this insightful discussion into a jam-packed article covering Mars' diverse background ranging from investment banking to entrepreneurship and valuable advice for aspiring finance leaders aiming to secure their first CFO role. Dive into Mars' thoughts on the evolving CFO landscape and for those eyeing this challenging yet rewarding position, read his guidance.  #futurecfo #cfoinsights #financeblog GrowCFO Dav Masaon https://lnkd.in/ekcFFJQx

She's back! The second installment, in collab with Helen Parker and Kaila (Malone) Rakin, sees Hypatia Kingsley discuss role changes across the financial team. From elevation of the CFO to the ongoing risk of glass cliff scenarios, have a read and let us know what you think 👇 #CFO #Leadership #executivesearch

THE ROLE OF AN INTERIM CFO IN DRIVING VALUE CREATION ☝️ 2023 has been all about creating value & improving profitability within a lot of PE firms! We place high impact Interim solutions into portfolio companies across the UK & Europe within C-suite Finance, M&A, Accounting & Transformation! 📌 Interim CFOs drive investor value by optimizing finances, cutting costs, managing risks, and improving financial reporting. Their strategic expertise boosts confidence, attracting investors and increasing value. 📈 If you’re an Interim Exec in the market for your next hard hitting assignment, or you need some interim support pre or post deal… let’s chat 📬 #CFO #InvestorValue #InterimCFO #InterimManagement #Interim #ValueCreation #PrivateEquity

Welcome back to __Hypatia Onboards: The Mini-Series__ where I practice pitching my new firm’s capabilities and share insights from our fantastic team at Leathwaite! Next up on the faculty front are Kaila (Malone) Rakin and Helen Parker, two stellar Consultants in our CFO practice. Helen has been with us for seven years and has worked in both our London and New York offices and specializes in both financial services and private equity portfolio companies. Kaila joined us eight years ago and has a specialization in CFOs as well as other executive roles in financial services and corporate roles in private equity. Kaila and Helen’s article (👇) highlights the latest in Financial Officer leadership as we enter the second half of 2024: - default elevation of the CFO role is having impact on other financial officers; - CFO profiles have decidedly changed (only one of the 20 new Fortune 100 CFOs in 2023 has a CPA), creating larger technical and leadership gaps in the accounting and tax functions; - As a consequence, the roles of the Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Tax Officer are on the ascendancy with higher expectations for their own transformative impact; - These pressures are driving a looming succession crisis in senior tax leadership across the sector; - Technology debt is felt acutely in finance organizations, and those orgs who automated early and often (for example big tech companies) are winning the talent wars; - Diversity amongst financial officers has shown incremental improvement and yet the risks of “glass cliffs” remain real. Read more and learn more (like I am!) below as I continue onboarding at Leathwaite! #Leadership #Innovation #Transformation #FinancialServices

We're pleased to feature CFO Christine Chambers of PetMeds® on our latest episode of CFO THOUGHT LEADER. Back in 2007 when Chambers was working as a financial analyst inside the UK operations of Seattle, Washington–based RealNetworks, the company suddenly offered her a promotion to work within its US operations arm. And so began her journey to the CFO office. "Not to Miss" - Key Discussions: PetMeds Acquisition of Pet CareRX: The episode discusses PetMeds' acquisition of Pet CareRX, a company with a strong focus on premium pet food, which comprises about 50% of its business. This acquisition is significant for PetMeds, which primarily deals in pet medication, as it allows them to diversify their offerings and potentially increase customer spend by adding food products to their catalog. Christine Chambers' Career Journey: CFO Chambers shares her career journey, including her move to the U.S. as a financial analyst for Real Networks, and her eventual rise to CFO at Real Networks. Her path to CFO was non-linear, involving diverse experiences in finance and other departments. Focus on Financial Performance and Processes: The discussion highlights PetMeds' efforts in improving internal processes and technologies to become a competitive player in the pet care market. Chambers discusses the introduction of new data analytics tools and the emphasis on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to drive strategic decisions and company growth. Chambers' Views on AI and Strategic Insight: Chambers expresses interest in the potential of AI in enhancing customer experiences and improving business processes like smart order routing. She also recounts a significant strategic insight from her past role, where she developed various cash flow scenarios to navigate uncertain business conditions successfully. #leadership #finance #CFOs https://lnkd.in/e5ppJjnT

🙌 Today is the day! Sign up for our webinar now using the link below 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJPUtkpJ #finance #recruitment #CFO Adam Bloch

Hi all; Here is a more comprehensive update following my brief post a few weeks ago. In March 2023 I stepped down as Group CFO of Xeros Technology Group plc after six and a half years and was pleased to hand over to the new team to take this business forward. Xeros’ technology, once fully commercialised, will benefit the planet enormously and I am pleased to remain a shareholder. My goal was to take a break over the summer and I did just that – lots of travel, home & garden renovations, watching the Ashes, time spent with elderly parents and joining in the children’s successes (daughter’s graduation, son being called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn, other son being made manager of a London wine bar). It was a great break. Fully recharged, at the end of the summer I refocused back on finding the next job and quickly landed a Group CFO role in a privately owned Nottingham business. I started the new role in mid-August and was highly motivated to take the business to the next stage in its development and had my sleeves rolled up for a 3 to 5-year project. Six weeks later I resigned. The details don’t matter, and confidences must be respected. You’re in my network so we’ve probably worked together in the past and therefore you know how much I value trust and integrity. Despite the stress and disruption of dealing with an unsatisfactory situation, I am glad I’ve done the right thing. So, I’m now back on the job market looking for my next CFO role. If we’ve worked together, you know what I can do. If not (which means you’re probably a recruiter!) then here’s a summary: * Six years as an AIM-listed plc CFO and Board Director * Over £60m raised in public market equity placings * Skilled at investor relations & equity analyst management * Worked in PE backed business delivering multiple M&A projects, contributing to a 4x return for shareholders in 5 years * Managed international M&A team in large plc, delivering over 30 acquisitions in UK, Europe & China with significant revenue & EBITDA growth * Experienced in all aspects of Financial Management: audit, cost management, systems implementations, restructurings, strategic planning, pricing and supply chain management. I have managed Finance teams in UK, Spain, USA & Latin America. Casper, below, my English Pointer is thrilled to have me back home for long walks every day but, at nearly 11 years old, he gets worn out. So, please, give Casper a break by helping me find my next big project and back in the office! Get in touch, let’s have a chat & let me know how you’re doing.

Exciting news from CertaSite! 🎉 Jamie Muhlenkamp is CertaSite's new CFO, bringing his finance expertise to guide future growth and success. Jamie is a proven leader who has helped shape CertaSite in ways beyond finance and accounting. Learn more about him and his new opportunity in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3uXBw30. #CertaSite #FireSafety #LifeSafety #FinanceLeadership 🔥🚒