Given ongoing cost pressure, regulatory complexity and accelerating digital change, this year’s guide provides a clear view of what’s happening in the senior finance market — and what it means for hiring and capability decisions in 2026.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Market overview – economic, regulatory & technology forces shaping hiring across senior finance.
• Key recruiting trends – precision hiring, two-speed markets, interim dynamics and evolving candidate expectations.
• Skills in demand – the technical, commercial, leadership and digital capabilities employers value most.
• AI Leadership Survey – what finance leaders think about AI strategy, risk, capability and readiness.
• LinkedIn Talent Insights – analysis of the UK CFO talent pool, including supply, mobility, tenure and diversity.
• Salary benchmarks – permanent, FTC and interim day-rate ranges across all core senior finance roles.

Whether you're hiring, job-seeking, or benchmarking your salary against the market, this guide provides the data and insights you need to make informed decisions.

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