Finance Manager – Venture capital backed business

Client
A venture capital backed cutting edge technology company providing specialist services for the media industry.

Objective
The current Finance Director was in the process of moving on to a new opportunity and before his departure he had been tasked with the job of finding a replacement. However, it was decided that the investor relations and strategic aspects of the role could be undertaken by other board members so the role was essentially downgraded to that of a Finance Manager. Ideally, the Finance Director wanted a hand over period with the new incumbent which meant that a long notice period for the successful candidate could pose some problems.

Method
The client wanted to recruit an ACA Qualified Accountantant with around 5 years post qualified experience. We contacted relevant candidates from our network, undertook targetted advertising on the web and directly approached a number of potential candidates who we felt fitted the profile.

Result
We shortlisted three candidates for the client, two of whom were immediately available. The client offered one of the immediately available candidates and ensured a smooth hand over before he left.

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.