Group Financial Controller – Food Manufacturing and Distribution

Client
A FTSE listed company with strongly branded UK business and growing overseas operations.

Objective
Following an internal restructure the Group Financial Director wanted to restructure finance to reduce central costs and improve the delivery of timely management information across the business. To achieve this the role of Group Financial Controller was created to manage and lead the internal reorganization and deliver the associated benefits. Because this was a new role, and at a senior level, it was essential that the person had the experience and gravitas to quickly establish themselves credibility over the depertment they would manage.

Method
Whilst previous experience of a Listed environment was not essential we combined direct headunting from other FTSE listed and AIM Listed businesses with a search of our network to produce the shortlist.

Result
A mix of candidates was presented, some with listed experience and others without. After a rigorous interview process the client selected a candidate who was sourced from our known network and a successful appointment was made.

Client Testimonials

I always call Ian when I am looking for senior professionals. On each occasion that I recruited through Ian he always took the time to really understand exactly what I was looking for. He is not a CV pusher like so many other lesser recruiters. Whether through his known database or through a well placed advert Ian always managed to deliver the right shortlist.

threesixty offer excellent advice, build great relationships and their knowledge of the market and professional approach has enabled us to recruit exceptional candidates for our organisation. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending threesixty selection’s services.

My experience of dealing with threesixty selection has been first rate. They were very professional, provided excellent advice and gave honest and constructive feedback. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to others.

I have known John for over ten years during which time I have found his approach to be straightforward, honest and professional. His experience helps him understand requirements quickly, while his knowledge of the market provides useful feedback and has enabled him to identify high calibre professionals for me.

They are open and honest in their approach with a commitment to provide a quality service. They deliver what they promise.

Ian found Simon our Finance Director for us having tracked his career for a number of years. Simon was one of a number of highly competent candidates that Ian presented to us, all of whom would have fitted the bill in terms of their ability to do the job, giving us the ability to make our selection for all the right reasons. Simon was looking for a company like ours and so in many ways it was a marriage made in heaven. Ian worked with us to get the brief right so that we did not have to ask difficult questions later (which was excellent since over 150 people applied for the position). I would freely recommend threesixty to anyone who is embarked on the sometimes expensive and potentially frustrating journey of executive search.