Placement of a Financial Director, Professional Services Firm, Staffordshire
Overview
Having known the candidate for over 20 years, building a detailed understanding of their long-term career ambitions, we were confident that the opportunity for a Financial Director at a rapidly growing Professional Services firm would be of interest to them.
Our candidate was starting to consider the next stage of their career, beginning to explore opportunities to progress within their existing business as well as taking a view of the market.
As a newly created opportunity, this was an ideal fit for our candidate for a number of reasons, including the opportunity to achieve their career goals, the space and freedom to make their mark, and the perfect geographic location.
Process
We approached our candidate with this newly created opportunity to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, in a rapidly growing national professional services firm as it matched the criteria our candidate was looking for at this stage in their career.
During the course of 20 years, Charles Magill has developed a deep understanding of what this individual’s ultimate career goals are and their planned route to achieving these. Therefore, Charles would only approach them with opportunities that would be of interest to them.
"I have maintained regular contact with Charles over a long period of time after he helped me to secure a role during the early part of my career. He is a down-to-earth individual. I have only ever been made aware of potential new roles that were related to my career path, never wasting my time – this comes from Charles really listening.
"When Charles approached me to discuss this role, I wasn't actively looking but I was beginning to have some serious consideration about the next stage of my career journey.
“Charles has a great understanding of the business, the people, their culture, and their vision and values. This provided me with key detail about what it is like to be part of the business, aside from the opportunity itself."
Following an initial introduction meeting, we helped to facilitate the process of further meetings and interviews with the CFO, Recruitment Director, and other senior individuals providing detailed, honest and practical feedback at each stage to ensure our candidate was informed and up-to-date.
"From the first conversation, I knew this opportunity was the right next step in my career, providing me with the space to grow as an individual and have input on the strategic direction of the business. I wanted a role that would challenge me as well as allow me to make a real impact, I am confident this is something that will happen in this new role.”
Result
The candidate has successfully started in their role in recent weeks and is confident this is the right next step for them. Our client is happy to have acquired a professional and highly experienced individual in this new position for the firm.
"Charles was very professional, yet flexible through the process. I found it easy to work with him, who always provided me with honest and frank feedback and updates at every stage.
I would highly recommend Charles Magill and Adlestrop Consulting to anyone, unlike working with any other recruitment consultant."