September has been a massive month for finance teams across global companies. We've tracked thousands of new appointments and promotions, signalling a surge of decision-makers reviewing budgets, systems, and vendor relationships. Here's some highlights:

3,427 UK Finance Hires

UK companies added new finance leaders this September, including:

• Adnams – Andy Driscoll – Chief Financial Officer
• Aldermore Bank – Louise Britnell – Chief Financial Officer
• Holland & Barrett – Vineta Bajaj – Group Chief Financial Officer
• The Dot Group – Justin Robinson – Group Chief Financial Officer
• Kantar Media – Rainer Fuchs – Chief Financial Officer

2,071 US Finance Hires

US agencies and corporate finance teams brought in new leaders this month, including:

• Nordstrom – Kelly Dilts – Chief Financial Officer
• Dentons – Gina Santoro – Chief Financial Officer
• Guesty – Gil Vassoly – Chief Financial Officer
• Wasserman – Eric Goldman – Vice President of Finance & Accounting Transformation
• Chef Works – Nikki Thurman – Chief Financial Officer

837 European Finance Hires

European finance teams welcomed new leaders across multiple regions and business units, including:

• Volvo Trucks – Dayane Setim – VP Finance Projects and Process Development
• Mars – Isabelle Burckle – Global CFO Science and Diagnostics
• Spendesk – Pauline Babel – Chief Financial Officer
• BMW Group – Till Herrmann – CFO
• LIPTON Teas and Infusions – Johan Malmqvist – Chief Financial Officer

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These appointments highlight fresh decision-makers influencing budgets, systems, and finance strategy heading into Q4.

2,090 Global Finance Promotions

Internal talent continues to step up, signalling potential shifts in vendor relationships, technology adoption, and operational priorities. Promotions this month include:

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• Swiss Re – Maria Di Pilla – CFO Corporate Solutions
• EBAY – Mia Zhou – CFO eBay UK
• Kraft Heinz – Alberto de Marchis – CFO France
• JCDecaux – Aparna Ganapathi – Chief Financial Officer
• Varsity Brands – Brett Gora – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
• Assa Abloy – James Earnshaw – Senior Vice President and CFO – Global Solutions
• Spectrum Brands, Inc – Angela Hickam – Vice President Finance
• Rolls-Royce – Sophie Coussens – VP Finance – Capital & Commercial
• Kenvue – Stefanie Rivera – VP Financial Operations

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These promotions represent fresh opportunities to engage newly elevated finance leaders with budgets, processes, and technology decisions.

771 New CEOs Driving Strategic Finance Decisions

Leadership changes at the top often influence finance strategy, investment decisions, and corporate priorities. September saw 771 new CEO appointments worldwide, presenting opportunities to engage with companies recalibrating strategy and financial planning, including:

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• Uber Freight – Rebecca Tinucci – Chief Executive Officer
• Kering – Luca de Meo – Chief Executive Officer
• Signify – As Tempelman – Chief Executive Officer
• Gold's Gym – Bradford Reynolds – Chief Executive Officer
• Ipsos – Jean Laurent Poitou – Chief Executive Officer
• Lacoste – Eric Vallat – Chief Executive Officer
• Rackspace Technology – Gajen Kandiah – Chief Executive Officer
• Arsenal FC – Richard Garlick – Chief Executive Officer
• CityFibre – Simon Holden – Chief Executive Officer
• ALDI USA – Atty McGrath – Chief Executive Officer

201 Funded Companies Signalling Growth

Funding rounds continue to expand budgets and headcount, often impacting finance teams and strategic investment. September’s funded companies include:

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• Paragraf – £412.50 million – Series C
• Big Potato Games – £14.22 million – Private Equity
• Phoebe – £12.75 million – Seed
• Bumper – £8.14 million – Series B
• Irys – £7.50 million – Series A

Looking Ahead to Q4

September’s surge in finance appointments, promotions, and funding is particularly significant as companies finalise budgets and investment decisions for the final quarter. New executives typically spend 70% of their first-year budget within their first 100 days 💰.

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This creates a prime window for accounting firms, fintech providers, and revenue teams to engage new finance decision-makers, influence technology choices, and secure partnerships before the end of 2025.