FD Capital

The Finance Function in the 21st Century

In today's episode Adrian Lawrence an experienced FD and CFO himself talks about how the Finance Function is shaping up for the demands and requirements of the 21st Century.   Finance Function structures vary depending on the size of an organisation and its phase of development, for example a micro company is best serviced by a bookkeeper whereas a smaller company that is seeking funding needs more skill within the team and the support of an external FD or CFO.   As businesses grow and scale, then more resource is needed, the typical structure for a larger company is Finance Manager > Financial Controller > Finance Director > CFO with other specialisms involved including Management Accountants and FP&A specialists.Remote and hybrid working is definitely the way forward, as IT improves, including the quality of cameras, broadband and communication software such as Zoom and Teams then experience of remote working becomes closer and closer to that of actually being together in a room / office.   This has some pretty significant implications as office spaces is not needed to anything like the levels of the 20th Century.Good team work and management skills means a team can be motivated and managed remotely just as effectively as the traditional office can be.FD Capital are close to the trends and development direction of the industry and can help your business with the provision of Fractional CFOs and FDs with the skill sets to match your teams requirements.  To learn more about FD Capital visit our website and blog where you can find useful content and guides covering this topic and many others.

London Interim CFO

In todays episode Adrian Lawrence talks about the London interim CFO market and how FD Capital Recruitment are a niche recruitment boutique based in Great Portland Street London who are focussed on and specialise in this niche.  If you are a business looking for a London CFO then make sure to visit our website and speak to our team today, as we will be delighted to work with you and help you find the perfect candidate for all your requirements.If you are a London based CFO looking for your next opportunity then we'll be more than happy to have an introductory chat and bring your onto our books.To learn more about FD Capital and our London team, please reach out to use via our Website at FD Capital Recruitment.

FD Capital Recruitment

In todays' episode Adrian Lawrence talks about FD Capital Recruitment and how we have been trading for around 4 years.  The business is now the busiest it has ever been, having been through a tough period during the pandemic.  We specialise in Finance Directors and CFOs and around 65% of our clients are in some way connected to Private Equity either being backed already or actively seeking investment.   Our team have significant experience in this niche and we have a great Unique Selling Proposition, we typically put a short list together and put it in front of our clients within 24 hours of being instructed.   We can do this because we have close working relationships with active Portfolio CFOs and FDs who we know and trust and can therefore put these forward easily.To learn more about FD Capital and how we can help your business find the perfect Finance Professional, reach out to us via our Website which can be found at FD Capital Recruitment.

Business Asset Disposal Relief (Formerly Entrepreneurs Relief)

In todays episode Adrian Lawrence talks about Business Asset Disposal Relief, which is the new name for was previously known as Entrepreneurs relief.   This scheme replaced the previous regime, but still offers the same 10% tax rate on business disposals.  The great think about it being that there remains a strong incentive to setup and develop a business as the tax on disposal is nothing like the rate back in the day which was your highest margin rate of tax, which could be as much as 45% today.FD Capital Recruitment are a niche London based recruitment boutique that is focussed on Finance Director and CFO recruitment, if you are a business looking for your next senior finance professional then make sure to reach out to them via their website.  Their team have lots of M&A experience, debt and equity fund raising plus experience with taxation and business exits.   Visit their website at FD Capital to learn more.

Interim CFOs available now from FD Capital

In todays episode Adrian Lawrence talks about the CFO market and how opportunities are back to their pre-pandemic levels last seen in 2019.   Its pleasing to see normality returning to the senior finance recruitment market, and it feels very much as if clients and candidates have all been holding back from recruitment, and now things are moving again, opportunities are opening up for new roles and to back fill roles vacant as the incumbent has moved on.FD Capital are based in Great Portland Street London and from their service London and the South East, nationally within the UK and internationally from our presence in Dubai UAE.   To learn more about FD Capital and how they can help you find the perfect interim, full time or part time CFO for your business, reach out to them via their website which can be found at FD Capital.

The Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme

In today's episode Adrian Lawrence talks about the Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme or EMI scheme, this was first introduced in 2000 and offers companies a tax efficient way to motivate their employees and focus the whole team on obtaining the best value for the business on a successful exit.Once a scheme is registered and approved by HMRC any gains made on disposal are taxed at 10% rather than the highest marginal rate an employee pays, potentially a saving of up to 35%.The beauty of the scheme is that employees only pay for the options on an exit and it can be structured so you loose the options if you don't remain with the business until sale.FD Capital recruitment are a niche FD and CFO recruitment boutique based in London, our team have been involved with EMI schemes and can help your company implement one.   Please visit our website at https://www.fdcapital.co.uk

Transformation and Change FD

In todays episode Adrian Lawrence talks about Transformation and Change Finance Directors, this is a niche that is growing in popularity and with the fast pace of technology change it is important that businesses are able to make the most of technology and to update their systems and processes to keep up.FD Capital Recruitment are a leading FD and CFO Recruitment boutique based in Great Portland Street London and specialise in Transformation and change professionals.  To find out more and to talk with the team about your business requirements please visit our website at https://www.fdcapital.co.uk

Interim CFO Recruitment

In todays episode Adrian Lawrence talks about CFO Interim Recruitment, FD Capital specialise in FD and CFO Recruitment of old kinds, being Part-Time, Portfolio, Interim and Permanent recruitment.  We have a great reputation of putting forward very strong and focussed candidates very quickly and because of that our conversion and success rate is much higher than the industry average or norms.More and more companies now  now coming to realise that an Interim CFO can bring about much needed change in a business.Of course an Interim CFO is also a great way to strengthen an existing team, and to cover any short term absences whilst preparing the company for the transition to a new CFO.To learn more about FD Capital and how we can help you find the perfect interim CFO please visit our website at https://www.fdcapital.co.uk