CFO Network Quarterly Update – October 2024

The latest data for CFO and Finance Director appointments across Yorkshire and the East Midlands has just been analysed.

Some of the headlines:

• 16% decrease against the rolling past year figures.
• 6% decrease from the same period in the previous two years.
• Appointments YTD are tracking over 4% up against last year.

Gender Diversity

Female appointments over the past few quarters have represented 32%, 31%, 24% & 27% of the total number. This past quarter:

• 27% female 73% male

Strongest Sectors

• Healthcare 12%
• Energy & Utilities 14%
• Manufacturing & Engineering 27%

Other commentary

• The volume of pre-deal private equity appointments is starting to rise again.
• The corporate finance sector is busy at present. Investment coming into the region and strong performance for most of the PE funds within the region.
• There has been a larger representation of appointments in the £90-125,000 bracket this quarter – the lower quartile of reward.