Why your hiring strategy may not be working as expected

The finance hiring market has changed significantly since the start of 2026. Hiring hasn't stopped, but it has become more selective. Processes are slower, scrutiny is higher and organisations are becoming increasingly deliberate about where they invest in finance talent.

Drawing on hundreds of conversations with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals during the first half of the year, this report explores the market dynamics shaping hiring decisions today and what finance leaders should be considering as they plan for the second half of 2026. 

Whether you're hiring permanent, interim or transformation talent, this report provides practical insight into what's changing and how leading organisations are responding.

What's inside?

• Why a two-speed finance hiring market has emerged
• How interim hiring dynamics are changing and where interim expertise delivers the greatest value
• What's really driving senior finance hiring decisions in today's market
• Why certainty, relevance and commercial impact are becoming increasingly important in hiring decisions
• A spotlight on how finance leadership is evolving within London's FinTech sector
• The questions every finance leader should be asking before making their next hire

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If you're reviewing your hiring plans, considering permanent versus interim recruitment, or simply want a clearer view of how the market has evolved since the start of the year, this is a must read.

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