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The best finance teams mix future leaders with specialists who want to get exceptionally good at what they do. Hiring well means knowing which one each seat needs.

Six months before its founding CFO was due to retire, a renewable energy infrastructure business engaged us to identify a successor. It was enough time not just to run a search, but to ask a more important question first: does the next CFO need to look like the last one?

Most newly qualified auditors target a front office “Bucket 3” move such as M&A, corporate finance or investments, but in a slower market direct moves from practice are rare. This piece breaks down what a genuine stepping stone looks like, the three real estate finance paths that can get you there, and the questions worth asking before waiting for the perfect role.

FP&A is transforming at speed, driven by advances in technology and heightened expectations of its contribution to business performance. What is most exciting, is that those within the space have appetite to embrace this change and provide deeper insights and greater strategic impact where decisions matter most. 

When speaking to candidates looking to make the step into industry many are disheartened by the time it’s taking for them to find a new role. Additionally, those newly entering the job market often look for guidance on the opportunities available to them after qualifying.

The job market remains challenging for those looking to leave practice. Since the start of the year, I’ve met with over 200 newly qualified accountants exploring their first move into industry and have spoken with many more. A common theme? Despite strong CVs and motivation to move, many are still searching for the right opportunity months later.