Thought Leadership

CFOs and The Future of Work: Key Challenges and Trends in the Modern Financial Landscape

In an era of rapid change and relentless innovation, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved far beyond the traditional confines of financial management.

Asset Management & Investment Funds: 2025 Market Trends & Insights

With 2025 firmly underway, the EMEA investment funds market shows little sign of “slowing down”.

The Future of Finance

This guide explores the impact of AI on the finance function, providing real-world case studies and expert opinions to illustrate the potential benefits.

Global CFO Survey

This Global CFO Survey 2025 provides deep insights from finance leaders across industries, identifying the key priorities, challenges, and strategic shifts that will define the year ahead.

Employment Market Survey 2024

This report captures a real-time snapshot of the employment market, drawing insights from 4,000+ of Phoenix client contacts and 20,000+ candidates across sectors like Legal, Finance, Tax, and Tech.

The C-Suite of the Future: What’s Changing—and What’s Coming Next

The executive leadership team is evolving. Fast. In 2025, the C-suite is no longer just CEO, CFO, and COO—it’s a dynamic, growing ecosystem of roles that reflect today’s business priorities…

The Evolving Role of the CFO in Private Equity: Insights and Strategic Implications

As the private equity (PE) landscape grows increasingly complex, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has transformed into a multifaceted leadership position.

​Exploring Key Trends in the Investment Banking and Private Equity Sectors: H1 2024 Market Insights

In an era of rapid change and relentless innovation, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved far beyond the traditional confines of financial management.

We Don’t Want to Hurt Ireland – A Suprisingly Favourable Tone from Trump in the Oval Office

Micheál Martin’s Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump was a measured and pragmatic display of diplomacy.

The Coming US-EU Tariffs: Implications for Ireland, the UK, and Europe

Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe are spurring concerns about new U.S. tariffs on EU exports.

AI’s Role in Reshaping Professional Services

In the professional services sector, time and expertise define success. The ability to deliver high-quality work faster, smarter, and more effectively is a key competitive advantage.

The Executive Lens: Preparing Your Organization for the Workforce of 2025

As a global search firm working closely with business leaders, we see firsthand how the shifting dynamics of talent acquisition, workplace strategies, and emerging technologies are influencing C-suite priorities.

The Evolving Role of the CFO in Private Equity

As the private equity (PE) landscape grows increasingly complex, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has transformed into a multifaceted leadership position. Once considered a back-office function.

The Success Series Episode 6: Rena Maycock, Founder & CEO Cilter Technologies Ltd

In the latest episode of the Success Series, Phoenix Co-CEO’s Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter are chatting to Rena Maycock, Founder and CEO of Cilter Technologies Limited.

The Success Series Episode 5: Aine Kerr, Co-Founder & COO of Kinzen

In this episode of the Phoenix Talent Talks: Success Series Podcast in partnership with the Business Post, Phoenix Co-CEOs Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter talk to Aine Kerr.

The Success Series Episode 4: Pat Phelan, Co-Founder of SISU Aesthetic Clinic

In an era of rapid change and relentless innovation, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved far beyond the traditional confines of financial management.

The Success Series Episode 3: Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna

In the third episode of the Phoenix Talent Talks: Success Series Podcast in partnership with the Business Post, Phoenix Co-CEOs Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter talk to Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of drone delivery service Manna. 

The Success Series Episode 2: Patrick Pinschmidt, Co-Founder of MiddleGame Ventures

​In the second episode of the Phoenix Talent Talks: Success Series Podcast in partnership with the Business Post, Phoenix Co-CEOs Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter talk to Patrick Pinschmidt, Co-Founder of Fintech venture capital firm, MiddleGame Ventures. 

The Success Series Episode 1: Aidan Corbett, Co-founder & CEO of Wayflyer

In the first episode of the our Phoenix Talent Talks: Success Series Podcast in partnership with the Business Post, our very own Ruth Lyndon and Ed Rossiter meet Aidan Corbett, co-founder of Ireland’s latest unicorn, Wayflyer, to discuss key lessons learned from Europe’s fastest growing Fintech.