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Featured · Salaries2 July 2026 · 5 min read
Salary Trends for Finance Business Partners in London 2026
Our latest thinking on salary trends for finance business partners in london 2026 — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
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How to Land Your First Management Accountant Role
Our latest thinking on how to land your first management accountant role — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
The Rise of the Fractional CFO in UK Startups
Our latest thinking on the rise of the fractional cfo in uk startups — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
FP&A Analyst vs FP&A Manager: Career Path Explained
Our latest thinking on fp&a analyst vs fp&a manager: career path explained — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
What VP of Finance Roles Look Like in TMT Companies
Our latest thinking on what vp of finance roles look like in tmt companies — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Interview Prep: Top 10 Questions for Finance Business Partners
Our latest thinking on interview prep: top 10 questions for finance business partners — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How Consumer Brands Are Restructuring Finance Teams
Our latest thinking on how consumer brands are restructuring finance teams — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Notice Periods: Negotiating a Faster Exit
Our latest thinking on notice periods: negotiating a faster exit — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Counter Offers — Should You Accept?
Our latest thinking on counter offers — should you accept? — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Building a Finance Function From Scratch at a Series A Startup
Our latest thinking on building a finance function from scratch at a series a startup — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
The Best London Neighbourhoods for Finance Professionals
Our latest thinking on the best london neighbourhoods for finance professionals — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Corporate Finance Career Ladder: Analyst to Director
Our latest thinking on corporate finance career ladder: analyst to director — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Why TMT is the Hottest Finance Hiring Market Right Now
Our latest thinking on why tmt is the hottest finance hiring market right now — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Diversity & Inclusion in Finance Recruitment
Our latest thinking on diversity & inclusion in finance recruitment — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Remote vs Hybrid: What Finance Candidates Actually Want in 2026
Our latest thinking on remote vs hybrid: what finance candidates actually want in 2026 — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
CV Tips for Senior Finance Professionals
Our latest thinking on cv tips for senior finance professionals — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read
Our latest thinking on how to write a cover letter that gets read — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Finance Candidates
Our latest thinking on linkedin profile optimisation for finance candidates — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Reference Checks: What Employers Really Ask
Our latest thinking on reference checks: what employers really ask — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Onboarding Your First Finance Business Partner
Our latest thinking on onboarding your first finance business partner — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Retention Strategies for High-Performing FP&A Teams
Our latest thinking on retention strategies for high-performing fp&a teams — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Boutique vs Big Four: Where Should You Train?
Our latest thinking on boutique vs big four: where should you train? — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Newly Qualified ACA — Your First Move Out of Practice
Our latest thinking on newly qualified aca — your first move out of practice — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
CIMA vs ACCA vs ACA: Which Qualification Opens More Doors?
Our latest thinking on cima vs acca vs aca: which qualification opens more doors? — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Head of Commercial Finance: A Day in the Life
Our latest thinking on head of commercial finance: a day in the life — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Building Financial Models That Actually Get Used
Our latest thinking on building financial models that actually get used — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Excel Skills Every FP&A Analyst Needs in 2026
Our latest thinking on excel skills every fp&a analyst needs in 2026 — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Power BI vs Tableau for Finance Reporting
Our latest thinking on power bi vs tableau for finance reporting — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How AI is Changing the Finance Function
Our latest thinking on how ai is changing the finance function — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Preparing for a CFO Interview at a PE-Backed Business
Our latest thinking on preparing for a cfo interview at a pe-backed business — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Salary Benchmarking for Management Accountants
Our latest thinking on salary benchmarking for management accountants — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How to Negotiate Your Finance Salary
Our latest thinking on how to negotiate your finance salary — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Bonuses & LTIPs Explained
Our latest thinking on bonuses & ltips explained — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Consumer Sector Finance Hiring Outlook
Our latest thinking on consumer sector finance hiring outlook — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Interim vs Permanent: Which Suits Your Career?
Our latest thinking on interim vs permanent: which suits your career? — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Day Rate Guide for Interim Finance Professionals
Our latest thinking on day rate guide for interim finance professionals — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
IR35: What Finance Contractors Need to Know
Our latest thinking on ir35: what finance contractors need to know — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
First 90 Days as a New Head of Finance
Our latest thinking on first 90 days as a new head of finance — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Board Reporting Best Practice
Our latest thinking on board reporting best practice — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How to Present Numbers to Non-Finance Stakeholders
Our latest thinking on how to present numbers to non-finance stakeholders — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Networking Tips for Introverted Finance Professionals
Our latest thinking on networking tips for introverted finance professionals — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Mentorship in the Finance Profession
Our latest thinking on mentorship in the finance profession — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Returning to Work After a Career Break
Our latest thinking on returning to work after a career break — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Maternity Cover Roles in Finance: What to Expect
Our latest thinking on maternity cover roles in finance: what to expect — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Signs It's Time to Leave Your Finance Job
Our latest thinking on signs it's time to leave your finance job — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
How to Choose the Right Recruitment Partner
Our latest thinking on how to choose the right recruitment partner — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Working With JAG Talent: The Candidate Journey
Our latest thinking on working with jag talent: the candidate journey — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Working With JAG Talent: The Client Journey
Our latest thinking on working with jag talent: the client journey — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
Meet the Founders: Jo Sanders and Alicia Davis
Our latest thinking on meet the founders: jo sanders and alicia davis — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.
2026 London Finance Salary Guide — Key Takeaways
Our latest thinking on 2026 london finance salary guide — key takeaways — practical insight from the JAG Talent team.