How Data-Driven CFOs Can Attract and Retain In-Demand FP&A Talent
Focus Search Partners’ two-part series, FP&A Insights, takes a thorough look at the new skill set required for today’s FP&A leaders. In this installment, we
January 16, 2023
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Why Accountability in Leadership Will Be Critical in 2023
As we welcome 2023, business leaders everywhere are evaluating organizational objectives and setting goals for the next 12 months. At private equity firms, this exercise
January 14, 2023
FP&A: Why More PE Firms Are Adding This Data-Driven Leadership Role
Welcome to FP&A Insights, Focus Search Partners’ two-part series on the latest talent acquisition trend in finance—the FP&A role. The series starts by helping private
January 10, 2023
Valuable Lessons in C-suite Collaboration from the Leaders of Berkshire Hathaway
I am a fortunate man. Since 1997, I have had the privilege of doing what I love—assisting great companies hire equally great people, aiding struggling
January 10, 2023
CFO Profiles in PE-Backed Environments
The CFO role has evolved significantly over time, which adds to the challenge of finding finance executives whose knowledge, skills, experience, and disposition fit your
December 13, 2022
How to Build Relationships When Things Don’t Initially Go as Planned
In private equity, relationships are everywhere: limited partners-to-general partners, boards-to-C-suite- executives, company-leaders-to-employees, colleagues-to-colleagues, and companies-to-external-partners, such as banks, audit firms, technology providers, and, yes, executive
December 8, 2022
Understanding the Difference Between Proactive vs Contingency Succession Planning
Thanks to the memes inspired by HBO’s “Succession,” you don’t have to watch the popular show to know about the fictional Logan Roy, CEO of
November 28, 2022
A Strategic Plan for Developing Your Leadership Pipeline
Running a successful company today involves effectively navigating complex 21st century challenges like cybersecurity, digitization, and market shifts, such as the Great Resignation. Age-old hurdles
November 21, 2022
Emotional Intelligence in Management Differentiates the Great Ones from Lesser Leaders
Twenty-three years after he retired from professional hockey, Wayne Gretzky still holds more records than any other former or current NHL player. Considered the league’s
November 8, 2022
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