Companies are becoming more selective in hiring finance chiefs and are paying a premium to secure top candidates for the role.
The shift suggests boards want stronger finance leadership even as tenure risk rises, making the position more lucrative but potentially less stable.
The trend reflects tougher expectations on corporate finance departments, where demand for elite talent is increasing despite weaker job security for sitting CFOs.
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