Commerce and Industry Internal Audit Roundtable
Internal audit functions across commerce and industry are facing a perfect storm of new expectations, regulatory change and emerging technologies, all against a backdrop of tightening resources. To explore how audit leaders are responding, HW Finance and Forvis Mazars brought together senior internal auditors in Leeds to share insights on 2026 planning priorities, Provision 29, […]
Why Interim Commercial Finance Talent is Surging in 2026
Over the past six to nine months, we have seen a significant increase in demand for interim resource across commercial finance, projects and FP&A. What might appear to be short term cover is actually strategic hiring. In particular, we are seeing: A higher volume of interim Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals Project led appointments focused […]
Navigating upcoming umbrella company legislation: What finance contractors and clients need to know
IntroductionThe use of umbrella companies within contractor supply chains is changing significantly. These updates will affect both finance contractors and end clients who engage interim talent. With new legislation taking effect from 2026, it is important for both parties to understand what is changing, where risk will sit and how to prepare. What is […]
Financial Services Internal Audit Roundtable – Leeds, May 2025
Financial Services Internal Audit Roundtable – Leeds 2025 In May 2025, HW Finance and BDO LLP hosted our latest Financial Services Internal Audit Roundtable in Leeds. The event brought together senior professionals from across the financial services sector to exchange insights, experiences, and ideas on the challenges and opportunities shaping the internal audit landscape. The […]
Financial Services Internal Audit Roundtable – Manchester, May 2025
In May 2025, HW Finance and BDO LLP hosted our latest Financial Services Internal Audit Roundtable in Manchester. The event brought together senior professionals from across the financial services sector to share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the internal audit landscape. The discussion highlighted several key themes: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape Operational resilience remains […]
Introducing HW Finance – the newest member of the HW Group.
HW Group – an executive search and interim management specialist which serves some of the world’s biggest brands – has launched a new finance division, enabling it to offer a full multi-disciplinary service. HW Finance, as the new business will be known, will be led by a four-strong team who have joined from the Leeds […]