Finance Director Placement for a Professional Services Group
Finance Director Placement for a Professional Services Group
Client: UK-based Professional Services
Business Sector: Professional Services
Turnover: £10M
Role: Finance Director
Time to Hire: 6 weeks
The Brief
As the firm reached a new stage of maturity, it became clear that finance could no longer sit alongside leadership responsibilities or rely on external support alone. Decision-making was becoming more frequent and more complex, requiring clearer financial ownership within the business.
The brief was to appoint a Finance Director who could establish a dedicated in-house function and provide financial leadership that matched the pace and ambition of the organisation.
The Challenge
This role required someone comfortable taking responsibility from day one. The successful candidate needed to operate independently, bring structure to financial management, and engage confidently with senior professionals who were commercially astute and results-driven.
Equally important was the ability to support growth without slowing the business down with unnecessary process.
Our Solution
We ran a focused executive search aimed at finance leaders experienced in growing professional services environments. The emphasis was on individuals who had stepped into standalone or first-in-role positions and understood how to balance rigour with practicality.
Each shortlisted candidate demonstrated the ability to combine financial discipline with sound commercial judgement.
Key Results
- 50 individuals shortlisted
- 17 CVs submitted
- 6 interviews conducted
- 1 Finance Director appointed
- Search completed in 6 weeks
The Outcome
The Finance Director’s arrival brought immediate focus and accountability to the finance function. With clearer oversight and stronger financial insight, the leadership team gained the confidence to step away from operational finance and concentrate on guiding the business through its next phase of growth.
