ESG: The Rising Business-Critical Priority for Procurement
For senior procurement leaders, ESG is no longer a nice-to-have, it is a defining priority. What was once a niche concern has moved to the centre of procurement strategy, driven…
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Leadership Hiring in Local Government: Responding to Reform, Cost Pressures and Capability Gaps
Following the UK’s recent local elections, local authorities are experiencing major structural and strategic changes. With cost-saving imperatives, devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR), and pressing skills shortages across key…
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AI, Strategy, and the Future Procurement Skills You Need Next
Once viewed as a back-office function focused on cost containment, procurement is now a strategically shaping business performance, resilience, and innovation. As we move into a future defined by technological…
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Why Interim Leadership in the Non-Profit and Public Sectors is on the Rise
Demand for interim leadership isn’t only on the rise in the private sector. Across the UK’s non-profit and public sector landscape—from central and local government to healthcare, housing, education, and…
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Why Procurement Leaders Are the Next Must-Have C-Suite Hires
Businesses are grappling with unprecedented volatility. Geopolitics and economic headwinds are putting pressure on supply chains, and digital transformations and ESG pressures are changing operations. To come through this period…
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Digital Tax Transformation: Why Technology and Talent Must Evolve Together
With HMRC and other global authorities pressing ahead with digital reporting, the spotlight is on how organisations and tax teams respond. Digital tax transformation is no longer a distant possibility….
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Green and Sustainable Finance: Why ESG is a Must-Have Skillset
With Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations tightening and investors demanding transparency, businesses must embed ESG principles into financial decision-making, corporate governance, and risk management. Finance and accounting teams have…
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Higher Education at a Crossroads: What CFOs and Talent Leaders Must Tackle Next
The UK university sector is facing unprecedented pressure – from frozen tuition fees and fluctuating international enrolments to increasing demands for digital innovation and workforce agility. For Finance Directors and…
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The Modern Tax Function: What Today’s CFO Needs to Know About Transformation and Talent
Tax has entered the digital age. And with that, the skills and structure required to manage it have evolved. Tax professionals can’t afford to operate in isolation, focusing purely on…
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Beyond Borders: What Finance Leaders Need to Know About Tax Risk When Scaling Internationally
As UK businesses expand into new markets – whether through acquisition, organic growth, or partnerships – tax risk grows exponentially. With increased regulatory scrutiny, cross-border transparency measures, and the risk…
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