1. Understand
the skills, experience and attributes required, providing insights and fresh perspective to help the organisation define the unique needs and objectives of the search.
Executive Search
partnering with high-growth, transformative businesses
The CFO Practice partners with high-growth, transformative businesses, often backed by private equity or venture capital.
These companies are on a fast track for expansion, whether through acquisitions or organic growth, and require a CFO who can drive commerciality and shape their future.
Our CFO searches range from roles strategically focused on corporate finance to those prioritising process enhancement and scaling the finance function to support sustainable growth. Each search is tailored to the unique goals and challenges of the business, ensuring a CFO who aligns with their vision for the future.
engaging the right search partner is not just about finding leaders for today – it’s about shaping the future of your business
The CFO Practice takes a qualitative, time-intensive approach for every hiring process, limiting the number of searches to ensure each process receives the highest level of care and attention. Rob manages all aspects of the search, with no part of the process delegated or outsourced.
For The CFO Practice, every search is personal. This approach ensures that each step is executed with precision to deliver the best possible result.
Executive search doesn’t need to be complicated. However, unnecessary red tape and complexity have become ingrained in the industry.
The CFO Practice is committed to simplifying the process, offering complete transparency, and consistently delivering high-quality service.
From equity to exit
Empowering Ceuta Group’s Global Growth with Strategic Financial Leadership
At The CFO Practice, we believe successful leadership placements are about more than simply securing an…
Executive Recruitment
finance leaders who
drive change
I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Rob Baker both as a candidate and client over the past decade. Rob consistently delivers an exceptional level of service, and I trust him completely with both my personal and company reputation. He works with integrity, focus, and agility to produce top-quality candidates, many of whom have built long-term relationships with him. I can’t recommend his services highly enough.
David Skinner
Former Group CFO - Ceuta Group
Search Process
The CFO Practice takes a qualitative, time-intensive approach
2. Agree
on the search parameters, developing a tailored assignment brief that details the company, role, and key deliverables, specifying the candidate experience, qualifications and competencies required for success.
3. Identify
candidates using targeted, in-depth research across relevant companies and sectors, generating an extensive long list from using a range of executive recruitment tools.
4. Screen
the longlist through a rigorous, multi-stage interview process that evaluates each candidate’s competencies, technical skills, and aspirations against the assignment brief.
5. Present
a shortlist of the most qualified and motivated candidates, thoroughly assessed, and aligned with the specific role requirements.
6. Manage
all aspects of the interview process, ensuring a coordinated and transparent feedback loop between candidates and the company.
7. Complete
the search by carefully overseeing the offer process, conducting thorough checks and references to validate the candidate’s competencies and identify potential areas of development. Stay in close contact with all parties before and after the start date to ensure a seamless transition.
8. Follow Up
and stay in close contact with all parties before and after the start date to ensure a seamless transition.
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The CFO Practice identifies 92% of appointed candidates within the first 30 days of commencing a permanent search.
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The CFO Practice averages five first-round interviews to every successful permanent search.
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Over half of the finance leaders placed by The CFO Practice are female, representing 52% of all permanent searches.