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The bar for CFOs in PE-backed businesses has shifted. It's no longer just about financial stewardship, it's about execution, resilience and delivering value under sustained scrutiny. Our Private Equity Senior Finance Salary Guide 2026 brings together the insights behind that shift. Designed for: ✅PE sponsors and portfolio leaders ✅ CFOs and senior finance professionals ✅Talent teams hiring into PE-backed environments Inside, we cover: ✅ Market and hiring trends shaping 2026 ✅ In-demand roles, skills and leadership capability ✅ The growing importance of data, systems and transformation ✅ Salary and day-rate benchmarks across the UK If you're planning hires, assessing capability, or navigating your next move, this will give you a clear benchmark. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.👇 #PEBacked #StantonHouse #PrivateEquity #CFO #SeniorFinance

As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, we've taken time across our UK and US teams to pause, reflect, and focus on wellbeing, something we believe should be part of everyday working life, not just one week in the calendar. Throughout the week, we've come together to support one another through: 🧘 Guided meditation sessions 🚶 Walking meetings to step away from the screen ⏳ Dedicated time to focus on personal wellbeing 🥗 Healthy snacks and small moments to recharge These moments may seem simple, but they play an important role in creating a culture where people feel supported, energised and able to perform at their best. This week also serves as a reminder that wellbeing goes beyond surface-level initiatives. Creating truly supportive workplaces means fostering environments where people feel safe, heard and able to be themselves. That's why we're resharing one of our previous Outspoken articles (still highly relevant today) on the importance of psychological safety at work: 'Beyond Well-being Washing: The Importance of Psychological Safety at Work.' 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 👇 Because real impact comes from embedding these principles into how we work every day. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Wellbeing #PsychologicalSafety #StantonHouse #PeopleFirst #Outspoken

𝐀 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 Despite wider economic uncertainty, there are encouraging signs emerging across London's FinTech finance market, particularly for professionals who can combine technical finance expertise with commercial agility. In her latest blog, Tasmin Mason, Stanton House specialist recruiter for permanent Accountancy & Finance roles within the FinTech space, shares her perspective on: - The areas of the market showing resilience - Where hiring activity is picking up - What candidates are prioritising in 2026 - How finance roles are evolving in high-growth FinTech businesses A short but insightful read for finance leaders and professionals operating in the space. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 👇 #FinTech #FinanceJobs #Accountancy #Hiring #CFO #LondonFinTech #StantonHouse

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 — 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥, 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑 We're back with another episode of Kernel, the podcast that gets to the core of cybersecurity careers, leadership, and innovation across North America. 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐎 - 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 Hosted by James Warren, this episode features a conversation with Shannon Brewster, Chief Information Security Officer at YipitData and Board Director & Treasurer at ISC2. Shannon's journey into cybersecurity didn't start in security, it began in telecommunications and networking, evolving into a leadership career that now spans executive security, global community contribution, and governance at one of the most influential organisations in the industry. In this episode, James and Shannon discuss: ✅ How to transition into cybersecurity from adjacent technical fields ✅ The global impact of ISC2 and its community-driven model ✅ Why the CISSP continues to define security career progression ✅ The reality of stepping into a CISO role for the first time ✅ Why influence, communication, and relationship-building outweigh technical strategy ✅ The importance of aligning security with business risk appetite ✅ How community and mentorship accelerate long-term career growth 𝐀 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. From building internal alignment to advising on risk, the modern CISO operates as a business leader first, and a security expert second. If you're an aspiring CISO, a cybersecurity professional planning your next move, or exploring how to build a long-term career in security, this episode is one to watch. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/emEWdAxW Learn more about ISC2 and find your local chapter from the link in the comments below.👇 #CyberSecurity #CISO #ISC2 #CISSP #CyberCareers #Leadership #Networking #KernelPodcast #StantonHouse

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞. We've acquired Grafton Banks Finance Ltd Finance, a highly respected Accountancy & Finance recruitment business based in Sussex. This is more than a growth milestone; it's a partnership built on shared values. From our very first conversations, it was clear that Grafton Banks share our belief that exceptional customer experience is what drives outstanding performance. Their reputation, long-standing relationships, and collaborative approach make them a natural fit for Stanton House. We're genuinely excited about what we can achieve together strengthening our presence across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, while continuing to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and candidates. A huge welcome to Managing Director, Paul Bavin and the entire Grafton Banks team! Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/emz6ZBxK #StantonHouse #Growth #Acquisition #AccountingAndFinance #CustomerExperience

Stanton House is delighted to have partnered with Owlis Technology Group on the appointment of Richard Vogt as CFO. The search was led by Eddie Hemsley, Associate Director at Stanton House. Richard commented: "The process moved at an impressive pace from start to finish. Eddie delivered a high-quality, professional service, combining strong market insight with clear, practical guidance at every stage. His proactive approach and attention to detail ensured everything stayed on track, with excellent communication throughout. I felt well supported and confident in the direction we were taking, and would highly recommend Eddie and Stanton House." Congratulations to Richard on his new role — we wish him every success as he embarks on this exciting next chapter! #StantonHouse #CFO #PrivateEquity #PEBacked #CustomerFeedback #SeniorFinance

𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 Private equity has shifted. Fewer deals. Longer holds. More scrutiny. And with that, a clear reality: Value is no longer created through transactions alone, it's delivered through execution. Across PE-backed businesses, the focus is now on transformation leaders who can integrate at pace, improve performance and deliver measurable outcomes under pressure. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞: ✅ How transformation demand is evolving across PE portfolios ✅ Why integration is driving the highest hiring activity ✅ The roles, skills and experience sponsors are prioritising ✅ How hiring behaviour is becoming more targeted and disciplined ✅ What leaders are saying about AI readiness and delivery capability ✅ Salary and day-rate benchmarks across permanent, FTC and interim roles If you're hiring transformation leadership or navigating your next move in PE, this is built to give you a clear view of the market. 👉 Request your copy from Shad Ameen or Will Bellinger. #PrivateEquity #Transformation #Change #PEBacked #SalaryGuide #StantonHouse

𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 & 𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 After years of rapid growth, 2026 marks a shift. Organisations are hiring more selectively. Every data and AI hire now needs to deliver measurable ROI, whether that's efficiency, governance, automation, or commercial insight. In our Data, Analytics & AI Salary Guide 2026, we explore: ✅Why interim & project hiring now plays a strategic role ✅The rise of AI governance and translational leadership ✅The move toward hybrid "T-shaped" data professionals ✅Salary benchmarks to help you stay competitive If you're planning headcount in Data, Analytics or AI this year, this guide will help you align hiring decisions with value creation and market reality. 📥 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰. #AILeadership #DataStrategy #SalaryGuide #StantonHouse #AITalent #DataJobs

We're delighted to share a promotion at Stanton House Congratulations to Esther Boffey on her promotion to Head of Talent and Development. Over the past five years, Esther has played a key role in shaping how we attract, develop and support our people, always with a strong focus on creating meaningful, personalised development experiences. Her ability to balance strategic thinking with a genuine understanding of people has had a lasting impact across the business, helping to strengthen both our culture and performance. We're excited to see Esther step into this next chapter and continue to build on the great work she's already delivered. Congratulations, Esther! #StantonHouse #Promotion #TalentDevelopment #Leadership #PeopleFirst

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬! What started as a platform to share honest, insight-led perspectives on the world of work has grown into a community of 25k+ leaders, hiring managers and professionals engaging with the realities shaping today's workplace. Outspoken is Stanton House's thought leadership series where we raise the volume on the real-world challenges shaping work today, through the lens of leadership, inclusion, strategy and human potential. Over the past year, we've explored topics including: ✅The reality gap between AI adoption and value creation ✅What ADHD diagnosis taught one of our consultants about performance at work ✅Why high performance alone is no longer enough in today's hiring market ✅Gender, equity and evolving expectations in the workplace ✅Neurodiversity, disclosure and designing work that enables people to thrive Each article is grounded in real conversations with clients and candidates, not just theory. A huge thank you to everyone who has read, shared and contributed to the series so far. 👉 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eu5xTT3i #Outspoken #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Inclusion #Talent #AI #Neurodiversity