The challenge:

After many years and much deliberation, we were ready to bring in a Group CFO (a newly created position) to lead the entire accounting and finance organization for all global operations. They would also need to work very closely with the portfolio executive team to build and scale their accounting and finance operations.

We wanted to find a highly-skilled individual who would not only be able to lead the team during a period of rapid growth but could also support our portfolio of companies with accounting, finance, strategy (including mergers and acquisitions), financial operations, business optimization and leadership development. Because of the long list of requirements and limited time, we felt as if we were building an impossible profile we'd never find on our own.

The solution

Haxton Circle were able to understand our organization's unique requirements and after driving a detailed discovery session, were able to create a hiring strategy that suited our timeframes and objectives through comprehensive and intense market research.

Using their deep knowledge of the market, Haxton Circle quickly and efficiently sourced highly-qualified candidates that were both technically and commercially sound, using a unique, people-first approach. By getting to know each candidate and understanding their motivating factors and long-term goals, Haxton Circle's executive recruiters were able to ascertain which candidates aligned most closely with our values and vision for the future.Through their detail-oriented efforts, they found us our perfect candidate and ensured that the hiring process was just as smooth for us as it was for the candidate.

Haxton Circle demonstrated that they believe in not only growing their network but carefully and constantly developing it so they can hit the ground running that much faster. They pride themselves on being expert executive recruiters, and 'good people'. People who care and can understand the needs of their client's company, the hiring managers, and the candidate combined.

The Outcome:

As the candidate's long-term goals aligned with our company's, their exceptional performance has meant that they have since been promoted and continue to provide value to our organization. We have since sourced multiple key roles throughout our company and portfolio through Haxton Circle, further establishing a trusted and exclusive partnership.

At Haxton Circle, we prioritize the recruitment process, first understanding how your business works, getting to grips with your unique challenges and analyzing and challenging your objectives so that we can source the talent you need to drive your business forward. We take the same approach with our candidates, taking the time to understand each individual's key strengths, ambitions and career goals. That means we put the right person into the right job at the right time, every time.