The Hottest Property in the Job Market Right Now Is the CFO
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It’s not just truck drivers and nurses. The most acute labor shortage for many companies right now is the chief financial officer.
Assignments for CFO appointments across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are up almost a third on this time last year, according to executive-search firm Spencer Stuart. As inflation and higher interest rates signal the end of easy money, companies are seeking more from their finance directors.