CFO Transitions is one of our core specializations. In 2017, we analysed trends in CFO Transitions by analysing 200 such transitions, focusing on the individuals who made the transition. For this 2020 edition, we have changed the focus to firms and expanded our search to include all private companies in BS1000, totalling to 850+ companies in this study. It is our pleasure to share the insights on the changing trends.

Nearly 44% of the 200 large companies that we analysed from BS1000 have a separate strategy function. Larger the firm, the more likely that there is a strategy function.

Having a separate strategy function can be impactful, but when is it useful and productive to invest in a separate strategy function?

In this first part of a two-part series, we explore how you should approach this issue.

So, you are excited to have landed the dream job and are waiting to get on board your new employer soon. Great.

Have you given thought to how you will achieve a wow performance with your dream employer? You should, as our research suggests.

that less than 30 to 40% of the new hires manage a ‘wow’ – remaining are living on borrowed time.

Our research shows that success in hiring leaders from the external market has been a mixed bag for corporates. Yet new leaders from outside the organization infuse fresh perspectives and are crucial – so, what can organizations do to get the external hiring right? In this paper, we present our findings and best practices that can help to improve hiring outcomes.

Digital is the new kid on the horizon that promises a new wave of transformation. Firms are excited yet wary – what exactly is digital? Can it truly impact business? What does it entail to launch the firm on the path of digitalization? In this first part of a 3-part series, we explore what digital is, and, why you should consider digital seriously.

We work extensively in the CFO & Financial Leadership hiring space and of late, we have noticed that
the movements have picked up pace. Who are these CFOs that move? Where do they go? These and
some of the other questions get answered as we probe the movement of over 200+ Finance Leaders
in the last 18 months. This is the first of a multi-part series and we hope that you find this piece
interesting…