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.
Online Corporate Finance & Private Equity Training | CLFI

City of London executive training in corporate finance, private equity, venture capital and M&A. Online and hybrid delivery. View programme details.
Training Board Members – Building Competence & Confidence

Explore why training for board members is vital for effective governance, risk oversight, and informed decision-making in modern organisations.
How to Get a Job in Private Equity: Skills, Courses & Salaries

Explore our Private Equity course and learn how PE firms operate, what roles exist, and why PE-backed company jobs offer higher salaries.
Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills and the Route

How the finance manager and CFO roles differ, the skills that close the gap, and the route from finance manager or finance director to CFO in the UK.
Climbing the Finance Career Ladder: Salaries Across Europe’s Hubs

Explore 2025 salary ranges for CFOs, Finance Directors, and FP&A leaders across London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid, and the skills driving demand.
What Is Venture Capital? Definition, Stages, and Valuation

Learn what venture capital is, how it works, and how startups are valued. Covers funding stages, benefits, risks, and governance caveats.
Corporate Governance Course Receives CPD Certification for Board-Level Learning

Corporate Governance Course Receives CPD Certification for Board-Level Learning London, 22 August 2025 — City of London Finance Initiative (CLFI) announces that its Strategic Corporate Governance – Executive Course has been CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service. The independent assessment confirms that the programme’s learning structure and outcomes meet recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) […]