How Are Companies Securing Top Finance Talent?
In a market where top finance talent is as rare as unicorns, how do you not just find but also secure the transformative leaders who will drive your organization forward?
Our market report has become a catalyst for reimagining executive search in finance, and we’ve synthesized the most pertinent questions from our dialogues with discerning clients and exceptional candidates.
From leveraging AI in talent identification to creating irresistible value propositions for passive candidates, we’re unveiling cutting-edge strategies that will put you ahead in the war for finance talent.
Focus on understanding both the client’s business needs and candidates’ personal motivations [p.34]
Employ in-depth assessment techniques to ensure candidates align with client company cultures [p.35]
Utilize AI and data analytics tools to identify and assess potential candidates accurately and quickly [p.35]
Focus on understanding both the client’s business needs and candidates’ personal motivations [p.34]
Employ in-depth assessment techniques to ensure candidates align with client company cultures [p.35]
Utilize AI and data analytics tools to identify and assess potential candidates accurately and quickly [p.35]
Utilize AI and data analytics tools to identify and assess potential candidates accurately and quickly [p.35]
Complete searches in 6-8 weeks compared to the industry standard of 6-9 months [p.34]
Provide clients with 3-4 top-quality choice candidates after a thorough vetting process [p.34]
Employ in-depth assessment techniques to ensure candidates align with client company cultures [p.35]
Focus on understanding candidates’ personal motivations and career aspirations [p.34]
Assess cultural fit and long-term potential by diving deep into candidates’ motivations [p.34]
Utilize AI and data analytics tools to identify and assess potential candidates accurately and quickly [p.35]
Employ in-depth assessment techniques to ensure candidates align with client company cultures [p.35]
Focus on understanding both the client’s business needs and candidates’ personal motivations [p.34]
Offer competitive compensation packages [p.36]
Provide equity stakes and long-term incentive plans [p.36]
Offer career development opportunities and challenging projects [p.36]
Embrace flexible hybrid working models [p.36]
Utilize AI and data analytics tools to identify and assess potential candidates accurately and quickly [p.35]
Focus on candidates with experience in implementing and integrating financial systems across departments [p.27]
Look for proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau [p.8]
Develop different approaches to leadership and team management [p.39]
Emphasize virtual leadership and team collaboration skills [p.9]
Recognize that hybrid and remote work models are becoming standard, even for executive positions [p.39]
Highlight the company’s commitment to digital transformation and technology adoption [p.18]
Emphasize opportunities for implementing and integrating financial systems across departments [p.27]
Showcase the company’s use of advanced data analytics and visualization tools [p.8]
Focus on candidates with experience in implementing and integrating financial systems across departments [p.27]
Look for proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau [p.8]
Assess experience in leveraging AI and machine learning for financial insights and forecasting [p.8]
Focus on candidates’ ability to align financial strategies with overall business objectives [p.29]
Assess experience in preparing companies for sale, IPOs, or navigating complex financial regulations [p.7]
Evaluate candidates’ role in driving business growth beyond traditional financial management [p.19]
Evaluate candidates’ expertise in preparing companies for sale or public offerings [p.7]
Assess experience in implementing strategies for rapid growth and value creation [p.7]
Look for candidates with the ability to identify potential target companies for acquisition [p.7]
Customize each search to fit the specific needs, priorities, and culture of every client [p.34]
Focus on long-term relationships over transactional placements [p.34]
Understand and identify transferable skills to broaden the executive candidate pool beyond traditional industry boundaries [p.35]
Evaluate candidates’ experience in navigating economic uncertainty and market volatility [p.39]
Assess ability to pivot strategies for rapidly changing business environments [p.30]
Look for skills in leveraging technology to improve efficiency and decision-making processes [p.18]
Assess candidates’ cross-functional expertise, particularly in operations and technology [p.30]
Evaluate experience in spending significant time meeting with line-of-business managers [p.30]
Look for candidates who have taken a leading role in driving digital transformation initiatives [p.18]
