Salary Guides | Insights from the UK and NY

<sup>Are you curious about the latest trends shaping the startup finance compensation landscape in the UK and New York?

We have now launched both of our equity and compensation benchmarking resources for our Startup network to utilise, so you can confidently navigate the finance leader compensation market this year, whether you are based in the UK or New York!

In this blog, you can learn about the fundamental aspects included in our 2024 Startup Salary guides such as salary benchmarking, equity compensation, and bonuses, as well as intriguing elements like job satisfaction scores, and emerging market trends observed last year and anticipated for the current year.

Read the overview blog and then download your own free equity and benchmarking report through the link below.</sup>

CFO Roundtable | London Breakfast & Supper Club

<sup>This month we had the pleasure of hosting our first two CFO Roundtables and want to thank all of the incredible CFOs who shared their time and insights with us.

We know how lonely and challenging the CFO role can be and that is why we wanted to create a space for our network to come together and share their experiences in-person!

We're excited to share that we will be organising more of these enriching gathering across London, Manchester and New York for our CFO community. And for our Founders, fret not – we have an event tailored just for you on the horizon!

Stay tuned for updates on future events like these by subscribing to our CFO mailing list.</sup>

CFO Q&A | Scaling a Startup with Patrick Dobson

_{Tuesday, April 9, 2024 @ 4:00 PM}

^{We have partnered with GrowCFO to interview seasoned CFO Patrick Dobson,  who has successfully scaled multiple startups to new heights. Patrick is highly accomplished professional in the high-tech industry. This insightful session will provide invaluable insights into the world of finance, entrepreneurship, and venture capital or private equity (VC/PE) backed businesses. Join us next month to explore Patrick's remarkable journey as we discuss his role, experience and his expertise in managing investors.}

GrowCFO Podcast | Scaling FP&A

<sub>Tune in to GrowCFO's latest interview episode to hear our own Jane Riley unveil the secrets behind developing a scalable FP&A team, with FP&A expert Catherine Marks.

This episode is a goldmine for finance professionals looking to elevate their game, here is what you can takeaway:

🎙️Discover why a versatile finance pro is your secret weapon in laying the groundwork for a scalable FP&A team.
🎙️ Learn how to navigate the challenges of recruitment and employee retention in the competitive landscape of FP&A talent.
🎙️ Uncover the strategies for fostering a collaborative culture that empowers your team to tackle new challenges head-on.

Catch up on this enriching discussion and let us know your thoughts!</sub>

Interview | CFO Connect

<sub>Recently, CFO Connect interviewed Zanda Co-Founder Andrew, about the dynamic landscape of the CFO role in 2024. In this engaging conversation, Andrew shares his views on the intricacies of the current startup hiring market and the innovative strategies being employed by Founders, VC, and PE firms as they navigate the year ahead.

Read more about Andrew's insights and let us know your thoughts!</sub>

Salary Guide Launch event | Recording

_{If you missed the official launch event for our 2024 UK Startup Finance Leader Salary Guide, you can catch up with our recording.}

_{During this virtual event, we dissected some of the key data provided in our compensation guide, discussed the predicted trends for hiring and salaries in 2024 and dived deeper into our guests areas of expertise.}

_{Hear additional insights from special guests, Andrew Duncan, Talent Director @ Atomico, Vaso Perisou, Chief People Officer @ Ravio & Ifty Nasir , Founder and CEO @ Vestd, who have all graciously provided their expert commentary and insights within the guide.}

Current Opportunities

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Placement Announcement | OnBuy

_{We are thrilled to be finishing this newsletter off by congratulating Jamie Wadhams for his recent placement at one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in the world, OnBuy} 🛒

<sub>It was a pleasure to work with the team at OnBuy and we look forward to seeing the impact Jamie will make in his new COO role!

Reach out, if you are a Founder/CEO looking for an executive professional with similar experience to elevate your team</sub> 🚀

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