More businesses are adopting the Fractional FD or CFO model. It provides access to senior financial leadership when it is needed most, without the cost, overhead or permanence of a full-time appointment.

Birmingham’s finance scene is thriving, with demand rising for FP&A, data, risk, and compliance roles as the city strengthens its position in both traditional finance and fintech. Gareth Watkins shares how employers are moving faster to secure talent, counteroffers are increasing, and candidates are prioritising flexibility, culture, and purpose over salary alone.