What FTSE 100 CFOs Have in Common: 94 Career Paths Analysed

We read the career histories of 94 FTSE 100 finance chiefs. How many were CFOs before, hold an accounting qualification or an MBA, or came from outside.
CFO Salary UK: What Chief Financial Officers Earn in 2026

CFO salary in the UK in 2026: base pay for the UK and London, FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 packages, private equity-backed roles and what drives the difference.
CFO vs Finance Director vs Financial Controller | CLFI

How the CFO, finance director, financial controller and head of finance roles differ in UK companies: scope, reporting lines and how people move up.
LBS vs Imperial vs CIMA CFO Programme: How They Compare (2026)

Compare the London Business School, Imperial and AICPA & CIMA CFO programmes: fees, length, format, entry requirements and who each one suits.
What Does a CFO Do? Role and Responsibilities (UK) | CLFI
What a CFO does in a UK company: core responsibilities, a typical week, how the role changes by company type, and a CFO job description template.
How to Get Into M&A Advisory: Skills, Career Path & Interview Guide

A practical guide to landing a job in M&A advisory, covering the technical skills, qualifications, and interview preparation that deal teams look for.
How to Get Into Corporate Finance: Skills, Qualifications and Career Path

A practical guide to building a corporate finance career, covering the technical skills employers test for, qualifications that matter, and the path from analyst to director.
¿Qué Cualificaciones Se Necesitan Para Ser Director Financiero (CFO)?

Guía completa de las cualificaciones, certificaciones profesionales, experiencia y trayectoria necesarias para ser director financiero en España y América Latina.
CFA vs ACCA: Career Paths, Salary and Which to Choose

CFA targets investment management careers; ACCA covers practice to CFO. Compare entry requirements, exams, salaries and career outcomes.
How to Ask Your Boss to Pay for Professional Development

Secure employer sponsorship for executive education. Learn how finance professionals justify cost, timing, and organisational return.