Knowledge Hub – Finance Recruitment & Accountancy Insights

We placed a Finance Director for a £25M+ international branding agency in 7 weeks, ensuring a smooth succession before the incumbent’s retirement. Our targeted search secured a culturally aligned leader with international experience, strengthening stability and supporting the agency’s future growth.

Placed a Head of Finance in 5 weeks for a £10M+ tech company scaling fast. Delivered strategic leadership, structured reporting, and commercial clarity—transforming finance from reactive to reliable during a critical phase of investor engagement and operational growth.

AI tools are making it easier for candidates to falsify CVs, with 67% of large firms reporting increased fraud. Smaller companies may underreport due to weak checks. Experts warn this trend risks hiring mistakes and long-term reputational damage.

The strongest finance leaders aren’t actively applying — they’re embedded in roles, open to the right opportunity, and moving quietly. This article explores why traditional hiring methods miss them, and how businesses need to rethink their approach in 2025.

Placed a Finance Director in 4.5 weeks for a £10M+ hospitality group facing reporting delays and leadership gaps. Delivered control, clarity, and Board-level confidence through a targeted search focused on sector experience and operational turnaround expertise.

A global engineering group appointed a Finance Director to lead during a critical transition. Within six weeks, we delivered a candidate who strengthened control, improved board reporting, and partnered strategically—positioning the business for long-term growth with greater financial clarity.