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Richard Goldsack: Yorkshire’s Dealmaker of the Year on Value, Strategy, and 2026 Opportunities
Richard Goldsack, twice crowned Yorkshire Insider Dealmaker of the Year, shares his insights on the current dealmaking landscape, how SMEs can create real value, and what founders should focus on to achieve strong exits in 2026.
Richard Goldsack: Yorkshire’s Dealmaker of the Year on Value, Strategy, and 2026 Opportunities
Richard Goldsack, twice crowned Yorkshire Insider Dealmaker of the Year, shares his insights on the current dealmaking landscape, how SMEs can create real value, and what founders should focus on to achieve strong exits in 2026.
The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Finance
Strong leadership, loyal customers, and solid performance do not always tell the full story. Many growing £20–£100m businesses discover that their finance function has not kept pace - quietly slowing decisions and limiting growth. The key question is not whether finance works today, but whether it is truly fit for what comes next.
The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Finance
Strong leadership, loyal customers, and solid performance do not always tell the full story. Many growing £20–£100m businesses discover that their finance function has not kept pace - quietly slowing decisions and limiting growth. The key question is not whether finance works today, but whether it is truly fit for what comes next.
Interim CFO Market Outlook 2026
As we enter 2026, the interim CFO and Finance Director market in Yorkshire and the East Midlands has matured from a reactive stopgap into a strategic tool. Boards, investors, and leadership teams are increasingly turning to interim finance leaders to drive growth, manage transactions, and deliver complex change - making interim appointments a deliberate, high-impact choice rather than a temporary fix.
Interim CFO Market Outlook 2026
As we enter 2026, the interim CFO and Finance Director market in Yorkshire and the East Midlands has matured from a reactive stopgap into a strategic tool. Boards, investors, and leadership teams are increasingly turning to interim finance leaders to drive growth, manage transactions, and deliver complex change - making interim appointments a deliberate, high-impact choice rather than a temporary fix.
Inside the Market: The True State of the Technology sector in Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s Technology sector continues to evolve beyond the headlines, combining sustained growth with increasing maturity. To understand what is really happening on the ground - and what lies ahead - we spoke to investors, advisers and finance leaders shaping the region’s most ambitious technology businesses.
Inside the Market: The True State of the Technology sector in Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s Technology sector continues to evolve beyond the headlines, combining sustained growth with increasing maturity. To understand what is really happening on the ground - and what lies ahead - we spoke to investors, advisers and finance leaders shaping the region’s most ambitious technology businesses.
Reflections from our Fractional CFO Revolution webinar
As businesses face continued uncertainty, growth ambitions, succession challenges and cost pressures, the role of the CFO is being redefined. The webinar gave us the opportunity to step back, look at the data, and, most importantly, learn from those who are actively shaping and living this change.
Reflections from our Fractional CFO Revolution webinar
As businesses face continued uncertainty, growth ambitions, succession challenges and cost pressures, the role of the CFO is being redefined. The webinar gave us the opportunity to step back, look at the data, and, most importantly, learn from those who are actively shaping and living this change.
Corporate Finance with Scale: Patrick Lynch on 2026 and AABs Goldman Sachs Fuelled Ambition
Patrick Lynch, Corporate Finance Partner at AAB, shares his perspective on scaling a high-growth advisory business, the impact of Goldman Sachs investment, and what lies ahead for dealmaking as the firm heads into 2026.
Corporate Finance with Scale: Patrick Lynch on 2026 and AABs Goldman Sachs Fuelled Ambition
Patrick Lynch, Corporate Finance Partner at AAB, shares his perspective on scaling a high-growth advisory business, the impact of Goldman Sachs investment, and what lies ahead for dealmaking as the firm heads into 2026.
Wakefield: From Historic Market Town to Emerging Business Hub
Wakefield has long been recognised as a town with roots in trade, manufacturing and community - but today it’s evolving. As we look across its business market, there’s growing evidence that Wakefield is quietly transforming into a diverse and opportunity-rich location for companies, investors and talent alike.
Wakefield: From Historic Market Town to Emerging Business Hub
Wakefield has long been recognised as a town with roots in trade, manufacturing and community - but today it’s evolving. As we look across its business market, there’s growing evidence that Wakefield is quietly transforming into a diverse and opportunity-rich location for companies, investors and talent alike.
CFO Network Quarterly Update – December 2025
The latest data for CFO and Finance Director appointments across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
CFO Network Quarterly Update – December 2025
The latest data for CFO and Finance Director appointments across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
Reinvigorated for 2026: A New Chapter for Arif Ahmad
Arif Ahmad is widely recognised as one of Yorkshire’s most influential Big Four leaders, now embarking on a dynamic new chapter after a 28-year career at PwC. As he helps shape Cooper Parry’s northern presence, he brings fresh momentum, clarity of purpose, and a forward-looking perspective on a rapidly evolving profession.
Reinvigorated for 2026: A New Chapter for Arif Ahmad
Arif Ahmad is widely recognised as one of Yorkshire’s most influential Big Four leaders, now embarking on a dynamic new chapter after a 28-year career at PwC. As he helps shape Cooper Parry’s northern presence, he brings fresh momentum, clarity of purpose, and a forward-looking perspective on a rapidly evolving profession.
Beyond the Numbers: Finance in Manufacturing
Manufacturing and engineering remain the backbone of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, driving regional growth and forming the largest sector in our network. To uncover where the real opportunities lie, we spoke with three industry leaders whose careers have been shaped by the sector’s resilience, innovation and financial leadership.
Beyond the Numbers: Finance in Manufacturing
Manufacturing and engineering remain the backbone of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, driving regional growth and forming the largest sector in our network. To uncover where the real opportunities lie, we spoke with three industry leaders whose careers have been shaped by the sector’s resilience, innovation and financial leadership.
From ACA Training Contract to Private Equity CEO - The Amman Boughan Story
Amman Boughan’s rise from ACA trainee to CEO of Pagabo reflects a career defined by ambition, agility, and standout leadership across multiple PE-backed businesses. We caught up with him as he begins this exciting new chapter for both himself and the organisation.
From ACA Training Contract to Private Equity CEO - The Amman Boughan Story
Amman Boughan’s rise from ACA trainee to CEO of Pagabo reflects a career defined by ambition, agility, and standout leadership across multiple PE-backed businesses. We caught up with him as he begins this exciting new chapter for both himself and the organisation.
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Cultivating Confidence: Inside Lincolnshire’s Deals Market
Deal activity is a key signal of market confidence in Lincolnshire’s often under-reported but diverse economy. As 2025 closes, we turn to the experts behind the headlines to understand what is really happening and how the upcoming budget may shape 2026.
Cultivating Confidence: Inside Lincolnshire’s Deals Market
Deal activity is a key signal of market confidence in Lincolnshire’s often under-reported but diverse economy. As 2025 closes, we turn to the experts behind the headlines to understand what is really happening and how the upcoming budget may shape 2026.
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