As private equity (PE) firms push to maximise value, the right leadership in their portfolio companies is critical. One of the most impactful hires - The CFO. More than just a financial steward, a private equity CFO plays a pivotal role in executing the investment proposition, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the company scales effectively.

In recent years, the financial services industry has found itself under increasing scrutiny regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). CFOs are uniquely positioned to embed DE&I into the financial and strategic frameworks of their organisations, ensuring these efforts are not only impactful but also sustainable.

As a leading Senior Portfolio Finance recruitment company based in London, Pearse Professionals is committed to connecting top-tier talent with some of the most prominent financial firms in the UK and beyond. While we strive to ensure our candidates achieve the positions they deserve, one issue remains a significant hurdle across the finance sector: the gender pay gap.

In the fast-paced world of finance, where long hours and high pressure have traditionally been the norm, a significant shift is underway. As Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) begins to make its mark on the industry, they are bringing with them new attitudes and expectations that are challenging the status quo. Among the most notable of these is a strong emphasis on work-life balance—a priority that is not just a preference but a demand.

IR35, a tax law in the UK, aims to create equal tax responsibilities between external contractors providing services to companies and permanent in-house employees.

To understand the potential impact of this law on our candidates, we had sat down with Tom Buckley from Atom Hub to find out more.

IR35 is a UK tax law that is designed to ensure that external contractors offering services to companies are subject to similar tax obligations as permanent in-house employees.

We sat down with Tom Buckley from Atom Accounting, to learn how IR35 could impact our clients.

In the fast-paced world of finance, talented professionals play a crucial role in driving financial growth and innovation. However, with limited time and resources, finding the right team can be a laborious task. That's where Pearse Professionals comes in.

Pearse Professionals is currently collecting data for our annual Executive Finance Salary Survey. If you would like to take part, take a look at this page!

The financial services industry has experienced steady development over the course of the last century, with many job roles maintaining the same core deliverables. However, in more recent years, although a lot of the work that modern financial industry professionals do is the same as their predecessors, the way in which they do it has undergone a digital makeover.

We need more Black leaders in finance. But, where do we start?

At Pearse Professionals we strongly believe in being our own authentic selves and taking ownership of our differences. We become more resilient and courageous when we embrace who we truly are and our lived experiences. Vulnerability is our strength, which empowers us to foster better connections and relationships with each other.

In the UK, for every £1 a male financial manager or director gets paid their female counterpart gets just 72p according to data from the Office for National Statistics gender pay gap review (2022). This isn’t surprising news for an industry which has historically been dominated by men and unfocused on attracting women.

People requirements have changed dramatically in the last three years, with remote working and skills shortages taking over, it has become apparent that the recruitment landscape is no longer the same, post covid.

Every company, regardless of industry, size or location, has a goal of hiring the best talent. Yet, recruiting diverse candidates remains a top challenge for companies today. Here are some tips to attract more females into finance.