Phil Dye

  http://www.consultancygroup.com Phil co-founded The Consultancy Group in 2015. He provides expertise in placing senior finance professionals into FTSE Listed businesses through to fast-growth SMEs. Typical roles include CFO, Finance Director, Group / Divisional Financial Controllers, Head of Finance, FP&A Director and Commercial Finance Leads.

   



25 Stories by Phil Dye

Billie O’Connor, CFO of Milk & More – Finance Leadership Interview Series [Video]

Billie, who now works as the CFO of Milk & More, has held significant positions in companies such as M&S, Debenhams, and the Esporter...
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James Franks, CFO of GWI  – Finance Leadership Interview Series [Video]

As part of our finance leadership interview series, we’ve been sitting down with finance directors and CFOs to discuss their experiences, insight, and views...
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Vineta Bajaj, CFO of Rohlik Group – Finance Leadership Interview Series [Video]

Introduction Excerpt: Phil Dye, Co-Founder, The Consultancy Group: As part of our Finance leadership interview series, we’ve been sitting down with finance directors and...
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How to Become a Commercial Accountant

In recent years, advancements in technology, the proliferation of big data, and underlying market conditions have elevated the finance function to become the strategic...
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Is a Move into Commercial Finance right for me?

The majority of ACA NQ accountants have been on a pretty rigid career path since they entered the profession – typically three years of...
2 min read

Five Big Risks of Making Low Salary Offers

We are operating in an incredibly competitive market, more so now than ever before. We’ve seen many organisations lose impeccable talent due to not...
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Talent Market Insights: Finance, Tax and Transformation

We have entered an interesting time in the world of recruitment and business growth – and many hiring managers and business owners are left...
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Why L&D is your Hiring Superpower

The hiring climate is one that is generating a lot of conversation and interesting debate – especially after the hiring boom that we experienced...
3 min read

Danger: Counter Offer Ahead

The drastic changes in the workplace since the global pandemic have shifted the focus on how we view work, flexibility and work/life balance. Despite...
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CIMA versus ACCA

Professional qualifications in accounting are often required by graduates and others in the field as a way of boosting their CVs for the highly...
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Top 5 Questions CFOs should ask themselves

CFOs are under consistent pressure to ensure that an organisation is delivering. From the more obvious responsibilities such as financial performance, budgeting and analysis,...
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How Millennials are Changing the Workplace & Why Hiring Managers Need to Listen

Millennials tend to get a bad rap. They have often been labelled as lazy or entitled, as well as glued to their smartphones. Contrary...
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It Doesn’t have to be a Quiet Festive Season in Recruitment

Traditionally, December is always seen as the quietest month in recruitment. September is always busy as people come back from summer holidays with renewed...
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The Secret to Retaining Good People

Loyalty can be the glue that holds a business together. It’s what makes employees come to work in the morning and it’s what keeps...
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Pros and Cons of Working for a Big or Small Business

When considering a career move, one of the most overlooked considerations is the size of the company. Candidates weigh up the role and the...
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The Benefits of Shared Parental Leave

Following the introduction of new regulations in 2015, women were given the option of exchanging their maternity leave for shared parental leave (SPL). After...
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What it Takes to Become a Commercial Accountant

In recent years, advances in technology, the proliferation of big data, and underlying market conditions have elevated the finance function to become the strategic...
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The Importance of Networking in Recruitment

As technology improves at pace and trends come and go, the recruitment landscape seems to alter with the launch of the next social media...
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How Important is Industry Specific Experience When Rrcruiting Into Finance?

Industry experience became a useful buzzword term in the days before a candidate-driven market, when employers had so many applicants they had to narrow down...
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Why December is a Good Time to Look for a New Job

December is an easy month to take your foot off the gas and coast towards the end of the year. It’s dark and cold...
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Do I Wait for my Bonus?

There is a perspective that if you entertain the thought of moving jobs within three to six months of bonus season, you will jeopardise...
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