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Finatal strengthens DACH interim finance capability with senior hire Raphael Henkes
Finatal has strengthened its DACH interim finance capability with the appointment of Frankfurt-based Principal Raphael Henkes, who focuses on interim finance roles for private equity-backed businesses across the region.
The rise of the step‑up CFO in private equity
Step‑up CFOs now account for over a third of my recent placements, with more than 70% hired in the first 6–12 months post‑investment. This piece explains why PE is backing first‑timers earlier – and how the best funds de‑risk that decision.
Investment Professionals Remuneration, Equity & Outlook Report 2026
Our 2026 Investment Professionals Remuneration Report delivers a detailed view of compensation trends across private capital markets in the UK and Europe. Drawing on data from a broad cross-section of investment firms and professionals, this year’s report captures a market that is stabilising, with renewed momentum following a period of recalibration.
Exit Isn’t an Event: It’s a Five-Year Operating Strategy
Exit isn’t a twelve‑month sprint; it’s a five‑year operating strategy that starts the day you invest. By embedding exit thinking early, backing management teams that can deliver future relevance, and pressure‑testing the story through a buyer’s lens, operating partners turn value creation and exit readiness into the same disciplined, long‑term agenda.
Beyond the Buzz: Where AI Is (and Isn’t) Delivering Across Portfolio Talent Today
At PEI’s Operating Partners Forum Europe in London, Finatal’s Max Yish chaired a panel asking where AI is truly delivering in HR and talent, and where it still falls short. AI is driving clear gains in speed, productivity and time-to-hire, but its impact on hiring quality, operating models and leadership decision-making is uneven, with the most advanced use cases sitting beyond HR in engineering and go-to-market teams and many projects still failing because execution, not ambition, is the real constraint.
Finatal named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Finatal has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 - our third consecutive year on the list.