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03/06/2026

Our next CFO PE roundtable is next Thursday, 11th June, 12:30 to 1:30 on Teams.

This one is all about systems transformation under PE pressure.

Exclusively for CFOs of PE-backed companies, we’ll be exploring:
- How peers are sequencing finance systems change under PE cadence.
- Protecting the close while the stack changes underneath,
- Keeping the team intact, and building the business case so the board funds it
properly rather than reluctantly.

We have few spaces left.

Please only register if you can actually make it, we're capped at 12.

Register using the link in the comments below to see the next roundtables we have lined up and signup for next Thursday’s event.

We hope to see you there!

https://scorecard.core3.co.uk/pe-cfo-roundtable/

29/05/2026

Finance can’t sit on the sidelines when it comes to purpose.

That was one of the big takeaways from our recent Conscious Finance podcast conversation with Paul King - finance & fundraising expert for mission-driven founders.

He made a brilliant point.

Often, finance can feel like it’s sitting on the opposite side of the table from marketing, HR, or people teams.

Those teams might be pushing for investment in things like wellbeing, employee engagement, retention, customer experience, or brand. All of which make sense instinctively, but don’t always show up neatly on a P&L straight away.

And that’s where finance professionals have such an important role to play. Not to block those conversations, but to help translate them.

Because the things we often call “intangible” are rarely disconnected from commercial performance. Wellbeing, connection to purpose, employee engagement and brand equity all influence the measures businesses are already tracking: productivity, retention, hiring costs, customer loyalty, performance and profitability.

The opportunity for finance is to build the bridge between the two. To connect the dots between people-led or purpose-led initiatives and the numbers that matter to the business.

This is exactly the kind of thinking we love exploring on the Conscious Finance podcast. Paul shared far more insight in the full episode, so it’s well worth a listen.

Listen to the full Conscious Finance podcast episode with Paul King for the full conversation here - https://linktr.ee/TheConsciousFinancePodcast

26/05/2026

We’re buzzing to welcome Jackie Pillay to Core3.

With 18 years in delivery, a knack for seeing what most people miss in candidates, and plenty of experience with AI, Jackie is a great fit.

She brings the exact mix we were looking for: inquisitive, strategic, emotionally intelligent, and properly driven.

For Core3, Jackie is the perfect first hire as we build our dedicated expert delivery function.

We want a delivery team that’s relentless about finding the right talent beyond the ‘active’ market. Every day.

One that cares deeply about giving candidates a white glove service, with proper interview prep, real-time feedback, and a level of care that makes the process feel genuinely human.

Jackie will play a big part in how we qualify candidates, from evidence-based scorecards and pressure-tested judgement, through to shortlist reports that help clients see what the CV can’t.

She’ll also help clients with proper aftercare and bespoke onboarding plans that help new hires land quickly, build trust early, and make the right impact.

Welcome to the team Jackie.

01/05/2026

Reset. Refocus. Reconnect.
That was the theme of our latest team day.

Breakfast at home. Strategy in the living room. Paddle in the afternoon. Spa to finish. Not a bad way to spend a day together.

But underneath the sunshine and a bit of healthy competition, this was about something bigger...

Reflecting honestly on the last 12 months.
What challenged us.
What stretched us.
And what’s quietly started to work.

Last year tested us in ways we didn’t expect. It forced us to think differently, make tougher decisions, and get really clear on who we’re becoming.

The good news? The last five months have brought consistent growth, fresh energy, and real momentum.

Today, we’re sharper. More intentional. More aligned with our mission to pioneer conscious recruitment and create opportunities that build legacy.

The day started with OKRs, personal goals, and some honest conversations about where we’re heading next.

It finished with paddle, spa, sunshine... and a team that feels genuinely excited about what’s ahead.

Grateful for the people.
Excited for the journey.
Just getting started.

08/04/2026

Being a CFO in a PE-backed business can feel… pretty lonely.

You’re balancing investor expectations, a business that’s scaling quickly, and decisions that need to land before everything is fully clear. The numbers matter, but it’s the judgement around them that really gets tested… and a lot of that sits with you.

It’s not something that gets talked about openly very often, but it comes up consistently in conversations with CFOs in that environment.

That’s why we’ve set up the UK PE CFO Roundtable.

A small group of CFOs, similar stage, coming together to share what they’re seeing and how they’re handling it. No presentations, no polished answers… just honest discussion around things like forecast credibility, exit readiness, AI, and everything that sits around those topics.

We’ll keep it simple. One hour, on Teams, under Chatham House rules.

If you’re keen to join, register your interest here: https://scorecard.core3.co.uk/pe-cfo-roundtable (link in bio)

31/03/2026

March is BCorp month - an opportunity to highlight how businesses can and needs to be a force for good in the world.

It’s been part of how we’ve built Core3 from day one. We made a conscious decision early on that if the business grows, its impact should grow with it, without creating a bigger negative footprint on people or the planet.

That’s why we started our B Corp journey from the outset. Not as something to retrofit later, but as a foundation to build from. Because we believe business has a bigger role to play than just making profit.

We donate 10% of our profits to local impact partners, which means every placement we make goes beyond just filling a role. It contributes to real change in the communities around us.

So when you work with Core3, you’re not just hiring talent. You’re creating opportunity, supporting local impact, and being part of something bigger than the transaction.

That’s what conscious recruitment means to us.

16/03/2026

If you’re like most Finance Leaders right now…

You’re juggling running your finance team, driving efficiencies, hitting deadlines – and on top of that, trying to get your head around AI and what it actually means for finance.

That’s exactly why we created our AI in Finance Webinar Series.

We’re talking live, practical demonstrations showing you how to solve real finance tasks using tools like ChatGPT and Claude.

We’ve partnered with Peter Beard – Big 4 background, Chartered ACA, board member at the ICAEW, and Founder of a specialist AI & Finance consultancy.

Each session focuses on a specific topic – think:
• Cash flow forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Financial reporting
• And more…

So you can choose the sessions most relevant to you and your team.

The next one is tomorrow.

If you’d like to join us (or get notified about upcoming sessions), hit the link below👇

https://scorecard.core3.co.uk/ai-in-finance

13/03/2026

We've spoken with hundreds of CFOs, FDs and finance leaders... and one thing that keeps on coming up time and time again, is the topic of AI and how it's impacting the finance landscape.

Last year we hosted AI workshops with preeminent AI in finance authority Peter Beard ACA BFP, ex-big 4, ICAEW board member, and founder of GenFinance.AI.

We're back again, now with a monthly series of online AI in Finance workshops, each focusing on the shifting trends in different functions of the key finance roles.

The next online workshop is coming up next week on Tuesday 17th March at 13:00.

Find out more here: https://scorecard.core3.co.uk/ai-in-finance

19/02/2026

For CFOs and finance leaders in VE/PE-backed businesses: this episode is a masterclass in turning “impact” into enterprise value.

In the latest Conscious Finance Podcast, we spoke with Paul King (ex-Big 4, and founder of Towards Better) about the misconceptions that keep boards stuck, especially the one you’ll recognise from every IC pack:

👉 “Sustainability / wellbeing / DEI is a cost.”
Paul’s take: it’s an investment and finance can prove it.

What’s especially relevant in a VE/PE environment:

✅ Value creation lens: Purpose and sustainability aren’t CSR side quests - they can drive margin, growth, and risk reduction (aka the things that move valuation).

✅ The hidden P&L leakage: Employee turnover and disengagement show up everywhere except the line items people blame. Paul references research putting the true cost of turnover at up to ~200% of salary once you include productivity loss, onboarding, leadership time, and knock-on attrition.

✅ Operational performance = financial performance: One example Paul shared linked purpose-led culture improvements to measurable shop-floor outcomes (higher productivity, higher QC pass rates, less waste) and a reported margin uplift of 32% — the sort of story that lands in a boardroom because it’s not abstract.

✅ Fundraising reality check (especially post-2022): Treat fundraising like Plan B, extend runway through working capital and alternative funding, and run the process like an M&A funnel (momentum + competitive tension).

If you’re reporting to a PE board, building a value creation plan, or trying to justify “intangibles” with hard metrics… this is the conversation you’ll want in your toolkit.

Listen to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/TheConsciousFinancePodcast

05/02/2026

What if the path to financial success didn’t come at the expense of people or planet?

Our next episode of The Conscious Finance Podcast is live and explores just that!
We sit down with Paul King – chartered accountant, startup CFO, and founder of Towards Better – to explore how finance leaders can do more than just manage the numbers.

From advising global giants like Starbucks Europe on sustainability to pioneering circular economy strategies in early-stage startups, Paul shares how his career has evolved with one clear goal: building businesses that are better for the world.

Paul gets candid about his unconventional journey - from feeling disconnected in the corporate world to discovering meaning and momentum in mission-led startups.

We discuss the real (and imagined) trade-offs between sustainability and profitability, and why employee purpose is fast becoming the most powerful driver of retention.

If you’ve ever wondered how to align commercial success with social and environmental responsibility, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical wisdom.

Listen to the full episode here - https://linktr.ee/TheConsciousFinancePodcast

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