Much has been written about the changing role of the CFO. Such changes were very much in evidence as we worked closely with Clients during 2018. In a number of instances, the CFO is also de facto Deputy CEO whose remit can include Technology, HR, Procurement and Data Analytics. Increasingly, they are a key part of the CEOs support network, providing not just the usual finance oversight but also strong commercial input and insight into business trends within the organisation/sector, providing data/information to enable effective business decision making.
Against this backdrop, Norman Broadbent has seen significant increases for Interim Professionals and FTEs during 2018. This has been driven by the need for different skills to contend with new challenges, and a changing business landscape.