UK Tech Funding Surges in 2025
The UK’s tech boom continues, with $17.3bn raised this year and a record number of scale-ups hiring senior finance talent. Explore the latest investment trends and how Pearse Professionals is helping high growth tech firms turn funding into long term success.
The Future of Finance: Key Takeaways from CFO Leaders
Our second CFO Roundtable Breakfast brought together senior finance leaders from private equity, venture capital, and listed businesses to explore three key themes shaping today’s finance function: financial transformation, AI adoption, and the investor playbook.
Interim vs Permanent CFO | Which One Should You Hire?
Appointing the right CFO is one of the most important decisions a growing business can make. For PE and VC portfolio companies, the question is often not if you should hire a CFO, but whether you need an interim CFO, or a permanent CFO. This guide explains the differences, the benefits of each option, and how to decide which one is right for your business.
CFO Insights: AI, Investors & the Future of Finance
Discover key takeaways from the Pearse Professionals CFO Roundtable, where senior finance leaders explored the impact of AI, investor playbooks, scalable infrastructure, and the progressing CFO role. Learn how today’s CFOs are driving strategy, enabling tech transformation, and leading growth in high pressure environments.
What to Look for in a Private Equity CFO
When it comes to driving value in a private equity investment, there are very few hires that are more critical than the CFO. A strong private equity CFO is a commercial strategist, an operational leader, and a trusted partner to both the CEO and the investors. So, what should you look for when hiring a CFO for a PE-backed business?
What is the Difference Between a Finance Director and a Chief Financial Officer?
When scaling companies come to us at Pearse Professionals, one of the most common questions we’re asked is: “Do we need a Finance Director, or a Chief Financial Officer?” The right hire depends on your business size, complexity, growth ambitions, and what you need from your finance leadership today and tomorrow. In this guide, we break down the key differences between a Finance Director and a Chief Financial Officer.