31. 07. 2025

Finance Director Placement for Global Engineering Group

Finance Director Placement for Global Engineering Group

Client: Global Engineering Group
Sector: Industrial Engineering
Turnover: £20M+
Role: Finance Director
Time to Hire: 6 weeks

The Brief
A global engineering group approached us while navigating a key leadership transition in their UK operation.

With complex service lines, multi-site operations, and ambitious commercial targets, they needed a Finance Director who could bring stability, strategic oversight, and deep industrial know-how.

The Challenge
The ideal candidate needed to:
🔹 Lead financial planning and control across engineering and service divisions
🔹 Partner with the MD to shape long-term commercial strategy
🔹 Drive operational efficiencies while supporting growth initiatives

Our Solution
We delivered a focused executive search targeting candidates with proven leadership in industrial environments, balancing commercial drive with operational control.

Key Results
📌 74 candidates identified
📌 10 CVs submitted
📌 5 interviews conducted
📌 1 exceptional Finance Director placed
📌 Delivered in just 6 weeks

The Outcome
Within months of the Finance Director being in place:
🔹 Financial control was strengthened across engineering and service operations
🔹 Board reporting and commercial planning became more structured
🔹 Leadership stability supported renewed strategic focus

The business is now operating with greater clarity and control — and is better positioned to deliver on its long-term growth plans.