The Consultancy Group were excited to host our second AI in Finance Roundtable for CFO’s and Finance Director from across industry last week in the city. CFOs are under increasing pressure to make AI deliver results, but with expectations often sky-high and guidance often thin, many finance teams haven’t moved past pilots or hype. Barriers […]
Few finance leaders have successfully spanned the worlds of media, consultancy, and global finance with the same adaptability as Chris Waters. From early career foundations at Ernst & Young to leadership roles at Sony Music, Omnicom, and Ogilvy, Chris has built a career defined by bold transitions, strategic decision-making, and resilience in the face of […]
Jade Briaux's road to leadership has been defined by determination, adaptability, and an unrelenting drive to grow. Her story is one of purpose and perseverance, shaped by strategic career choices and a passion for redefining the role of finance in modern organisations. We spoke with Jade to explore her career journey, her approach to leadership, […]
The role of the CFO has changed a lot over the past 10 years. They are no longer just financial gatekeepers. Now, they are key players in driving business transformation. According to a study by McKinsey, companies where CFOs play a leading role in transformation are twice as likely to see successful outcomes. This change […]
The Consultancy Group have partnered with a Global Media Agency who are looking to recruit a Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead their UK Finance Business Partnering and Analyst team. Reporting to the CFO, this role will operate as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and will drive commercial decision-making, client profitability financial […]
The Consultancy Group have partnered with a Global Media Agency who are looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Director to lead their UK Finance Business Partnering and Analyst team. Reporting to the CFO, this role will operate as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and will drive commercial decision-making, client profitability financial insight. Six […]
The Consultancy Group have partnered with an International FMCG business who are looking to recruit a FP&A Manager to join their FP&A team. Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this FP&A Manager role will drive the performance of one of the company’s fastest growing categories, through continuous insight and challenge. Northern Home Counties Duties include: […]
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The Consultancy Group have partnered with a Global Business Services organisation who are looking to recruit a Director of Financial Reporting to join their Senior Leadership team. As Director of Financial Reporting, this role will report into the CFO and will own the delivery of financial management, assurance, and advice to the region in this […]
My client is a leading, fast-growth, Media and Events Business currently looking for an energetic, hands-on, Divisional head of finance. The ideal candidate will have experience with managing and analysing large data sets. Contract: 3-6 months Responsibilities: Forecasting/modelling Managing large data sets, creating data visualisations Month-end Business Partnering with Senior Heads Requirements: ACA/ACCA/CIMA (Fully Qualified) Excel […]
The Consultancy Group have partnered with a Global Technology firm based in London on a Commercial Finance Business Partner opportunity. This role suits someone looking to balance detailed accounting knowledge and financial discipline with a broader more commercial focus. A great opportunity to be part of the Commercial Finance team as a Finance Business Partner […]
Our 2026 Finance and Accounting Market Insight and Salary Guide is out now, built on insight from more than 2,500 finance leaders and qualified professionals across Media, Retail, Consumer, Technology, Hospitality, Financial Services and Professional Services. The finance profession has spent years talking about transformation. Better systems, richer insight, a more strategic seat at the […]
There's a conversation happening in every finance team right now. You've probably had it yourself. It starts with someone mentioning AI. It moves through a few knowing nods. And then, more often than not, it stalls. Everyone agrees something is changing. Fewer seem to know what to do about it. I'm not an AI specialist. […]
Artificial intelligence has shifted from an interesting experiment to a central pillar of modern financial strategy. What started as a set of productivity tools has become a structural force reshaping how finance teams operate, make decisions, and create value. Yet for all its promise, AI remains unevenly understood and unevenly implemented. Some organisations are progressing […]
Having established the critical importance of the modern Finance Business Partner (FBP) in our previous discussion, we now arrive at the central challenge facing every hiring manager: "Why are these professionals so difficult to find and hire?" The answer lies in a perfect storm of market forces—a talent paradox where the demand for this specific […]
Peter Beard is a qualified accountant who became an AI evangelist after gaining access to ChatGPT just six days after its public launch. With over five years at EY, where he joined the exclusive global AI research group (120 of 400,000 staff), Peter now runs GenFinance.AI, helping CFOs and Finance Directors navigate AI adoption. Recently […]
As a recruiter immersed in the finance and accounting landscape, I hear a consistent refrain from hiring managers, particularly in dynamic sectors like Technology, Fintech, and Retail: the bar for commercial finance professionals is rising at an unprecedented rate. The days of the "Excel-only" number cruncher, siloed in the back office and focused purely on […]
