BTG Recruitment, Unit 4 Cabourn House, Station Street, Bingham (2026)

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The best client relationships we’ve built haven’t started with a job brief.

They’ve started with a conversation.

Not about CVs.
Not about fees.
But about:

• Where the business is heading
• What pressure the finance team is under
• And what “good” actually looks like in that environment

Because hiring into a £10m–£150m business isn’t just about capability.

It’s about fit within:

➡️ Growth plans
➡️ Leadership style
➡️ Investor expectations
➡️ Systems and processes

The finance leaders we work best with don’t see recruitment as a transaction.

They see it as part of building a finance function that can scale.

And that’s where the real value sits — not in filling roles, but in getting the *right people* into the right environment.

Curious — what do you value most from a recruitment partner:

Speed, quality, or understanding your business?

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💬 It’s not all about the money anymore.

We’re hearing it every day from finance professionals — flexibility, growth, and strong leadership matter just as much as pay.

If businesses want to attract (and keep) great people, they need to create workplaces where development and balance come first.

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If you're applying for an accountancy job, you must be prepared for the interview to make a good impression on the employer. You must avoid common mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting the job. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid:

Not preparing for the interview: Research the company and job description and prepare answers to interview questions. Understand the company culture, vision, and values.

Dressing inappropriately: Dress professionally, even for video interviews, to show that you are taking the interview seriously.

Talking about the wrong things: Avoid discussing salary or criticising former employers or colleagues. Focus on why you are the right fit for the job.

Being late: Plan your route and arrive early or on time. If you are taking a video interview, check your software and hardware in advance.

Poor body language: Sit up straight, maintain eye contact, and don't check your phone during the interview. Practice with friends to improve your body language.

Not listening properly: Pay attention and stay engaged throughout the interview. Ask questions if you need clarification, but don't ask your hiring manager to repeat themselves constantly.

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“Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill

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One of the most common hiring mistakes in finance?

Over-indexing on technical skills.

Of course, capability matters.

But in most £10m–£150m businesses, the real impact comes from something else:

Commercial awareness.

The ability to:

• Challenge assumptions
• Interpret numbers into actions
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Influence decision making

Yet many hiring processes still focus on:

➡️ Systems experience
➡️ Qualifications
➡️ Technical tasks

And miss the bigger picture.

The result?

A technically strong hire…
who doesn’t move the business forward.

The best finance leaders hire for:

✔ Thinking, not just doing
✔ Influence, not just accuracy
✔ Curiosity, not just experience

Because the role of finance has changed.

It’s no longer just about reporting the numbers.

It’s about shaping them.

When you hire into your team — what’s harder to find:

Technical ability, or commercial mindset?

15/04/2026

A CFO I spoke to recently had a problem most finance leaders will recognise.

Their Management Accountant handed in their notice…
Right in the middle of a critical reporting cycle.

The risk wasn’t just backfilling a role.
It was losing control of reporting, cash visibility, and decision-making.

They’d already tried:

• Job boards
• Internal referrals
• A lengthy interview process

But nothing was landing.

We took a different approach.

Instead of focusing purely on technical ability, we mapped the team dynamic and identified where they needed *commercial support* — not just another set of hands.

Within a short timeframe, they secured someone who could:

✔ Take ownership of month-end immediately
✔ Partner with operational teams
✔ Bring visibility to the numbers, not just produce them

The result?

Stability restored quickly — and a stronger finance function than before the resignation.

Sometimes the right hire doesn’t just “fill a gap”…
…it upgrades the entire team.

Out of interest — when you’ve had unexpected resignations, what’s been the hardest part to replace?

15/04/2026

Does March feel like a “review and reset” month for you?

Are you considering your next move before the new financial year?

Let’s start a conversation.

15/04/2026

CFOs are no longer just being asked for analysis.

They’re being asked for conviction.

In 2026, boardroom conversations are shifting:

It’s no longer “What are the numbers telling us?”

It’s “What do you think we should do?”

And more importantly:

“How confident are you in that position?”

Because in today’s environment:

• Data is abundant • Certainty is limited • Decisions still need to be made

The CFOs standing out right now aren’t the ones presenting the most scenarios.

They’re the ones who can:

• Take a clear position • Frame trade-offs effectively • Communicate risk without hiding behind it • Stand behind their recommendations

The uncomfortable truth?

Sitting in the middle is no longer a safe place to be.

In this week’s newsletter, I explore:

• Why conviction is becoming a defining CFO trait • The risks of staying neutral • What high-performing finance leaders are doing differently • Practical ways to strengthen decision confidence

Read the full piece here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cfo-2026-confidence-test-why-cfos-being-judged-conviction-finch-qbjhe?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Curious to hear how others are seeing this:

Are CFOs in your organisation expected to take a stronger position in decision-making today?

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Building an accountant talent pipeline is challenging, especially with the current skills shortage. This is the exact reason more companies use the expertise and connections of experienced recruiters in accountancy and finance. Our knowledge and market mapping of the sector market means we will likely talk to the ideal candidate for your role. If you would like to explore a conversation about how we can help, then call us on; 0115 960 7000 or visit BTG Recruitment

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