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.

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.

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?

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.