Finance

The Finance Shake-Up - April 2025

April Finance Moves – Key Buying Signals for UK Providers Targeting CFOs and FDs

April brought another wave of significant movements in UK finance departments, creating timely opportunities for solution providers targeting CFOs and Finance Directors. At Honch, we've tracked the key buying signals that open doors for proactive engagement. Here's your overview of April's key finance changes:

New Finance Leaders Reviewing Suppliers

April saw 3,038 senior finance professionals stepping into influential new roles across UK businesses. These fresh appointments are prime targets as they reassess financial solutions and supplier relationships. Notable appointments include:

Prioritise outreach to these leaders, whose new perspectives make them ideal for initiating supplier discussions.

Promotions Unlocking New Opportunities (1,673 in April)

April also featured 1,673 senior finance promotions. These executives now control larger budgets and hold increased decision-making responsibilities. Key promotions include:

Engage with these rising finance leaders to establish valuable new relationships.

New Funding Expanding Finance Budgets

113 UK companies secured new funding rounds in April, significantly enhancing their financial capabilities and operational ambitions. Highlights include:

These well-funded firms are actively seeking robust financial solutions to support rapid growth.

High-Growth Companies Continuing Expansion

In April, 710 UK companies actively increased their headcount, signalling sustained demand for financial solutions and technologies.

Notable Finance Trends in April

Additional key finance trends include:

Continuous Insights for Proactive Engagement

These opportunities represent just one month’s activity. Honch continuously tracks finance sector shifts, empowering you to engage decision-makers precisely when they're open to new solutions.

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