Role: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Background

The client is a leading logistics investor and manager in logistics parks, with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. Their years of success has enabled them to grow, gaining more brand recognition in the process.

Due to the growing nature of the business, the client required a strong leader within FP&A to bridge the gap between finance, asset management and operations.

Due to the high calibre of personnel and prestigious background within the organisation, it was essential that the search lead found an individual with equally impressive experienced backgrounds.

A candidate short market possessed a challenge due to the growing demand for FP&A specialists. Because of this, it was essential that a thorough search was conducted.

Solution

Upon instructions, the search team conducted a thorough mapping exercise. During the process, a long-list of potential targets was created with backgrounds that matched the hiring manager's expectations.

Each candidate was supplied with a detailed candidate pack to promote the employer brand.

Interviews took place with each candidate which allowed the search team to present a shortlist of 8 candidates interested in the role.

This shortlist was condensed into three potential candidates, who then underwent a comprehensive interview process. The search team was able to secure the preferred candidate within 8 weeks of instruction of the assignment.

Results

The preferred candidate was secured, and meetings with the search team and the client were scheduled during their notice period to foster a deeper understanding of the team and business.

This also allowed them to hit the ground running upon starting.

We then facilitated regular individual meetings with the CFO and the candidate during the first six months to ensure a smooth transition and address any concerns.

Since then, we have continued to assist in building out their FP&A function.