Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · Miami, Florida, United States

• CFO Recruit specializes in the recruitment of Chief Financial Officers for companies across the United States. With a deep understanding of the critical role CFOs play in shaping the financial strategy and success of an organization, CFO Recruit is a trusted partner for businesses seeking top-tier financial leadership.

Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · North West, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Accountancy Recruit, experts in accountancy recruitment across the UK. I provide specialist finance recruitment services to clients and candidates across the Cheshire region. We bring together experience, passion and exceptional market knowledge to deliver outstanding results for your business.

Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

May 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• FinSelect is an executive search organisation with a focus on Payments and FinTech and was formed following client demand for the same rigour and methodology experienced at C-level to be deployed across wider areas within the business.
• INTERNATIONAL SEARCH
• We put more specialist resources into every stage of the process. Completing research for assignments in the USA, Asia and Europe.
• PAYMENTS EXPERTS / INTERIMS
• Carefully selected panel of Payments Industry experts bringing global insights

Sep 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• We cover four demanding markets through our dedicated practices; Finance, Technology, Human Resources and Digital & Marketing. We support both candidates and clients across interim, contract and permanent opportunities, with a professional and executive offering across those markets.
• Our experience and knowledge of the market, coupled with a passion to deliver incredible results has led to our outstanding reputation as a human-focused, market-leading recruiter.

Jul 2014 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · On-site

• Connect talented executives with organizations across the North of England.

Jul 2013 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr · On-site

• Staffing Manager with Accountemps, part of Robert Half, a leading global provider of highly skilled Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and temporary-to-full-time basis. Understand the unique needs and office cultures of clients and carefully select professionals with skills, work styles and career goals that best align with those organizations.
• Accountemps is the world’s leading staffing service specializing in Accounting and Finance professionals.

Mar 2013 – Jun 2013 · 3 mos · On-site

• Cold calling and leveraging existing relationships with local businesses to secure donations for silent auctions and raffles to raise funds. Assisting with the organization and follow up of various fundraising events.

Aug 2012 – Mar 2013 · 7 mos · Greater San Diego Area · On-site

• TriStaff Group is a premier full service staffing and executive search firm headquartered in San Diego, California. With offices in Southern California and Arizona, Tristaff have been placing top talent since 1971.
• Source candidates to suit a range of technical positions across different industry sectors. Manage the recruitment process and liase with candidates from resume receipt through to offer or rejection. Place technical specialists in contract positions, contract to hire and direct hire positions.

Jun 2010 – May 2011 · 11 mos · Warrington, United Kingdom · On-site

• Clearky Accounting was latterly bought by Optionis Group. In a team of 3, successfully introduced between 90 and 120 new clients per month. Also recognized for generating the highest number of leads for our financial services partner. Responsibilities:
• Understanding client requirements, proposing most appropriate company structure and selling accountancy services.
• Selling the concept of financial services and generating leads for financial advisors.

Sep 2008 – Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · North England · Remote

• Organized delivery of character-based teacher training at 102 schools. Organized presentations to audiences ranging from 25 to 120 delegates at 7 leadership conferences and motivational presentations to students at over 25 elementary schools. Consistently grew the business year on year. Responsibilities:
• Cold calling, networking, marketing, developing relationships to attract new clients.
• Negotiating fees and organizing training events.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, invoicing and monthly payroll using Quickbooks software.

May 1998 – Jun 2006 · 8 yrs 1 mo · Harrogate, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• Founder, director and shareholder of the company. Grew the business year on year increasing revenue to £11.1 million and profit before tax of £1 million by the end of 2005. In 2006 PeopleCo was bought out and became a member of Interquest Group. Responsibilities:
• Cold calling, networking, promoting services through sales presentation delivery to attract new clients.
• Understanding recruitment needs, creating job descriptions and company profiles to attract potential employees.
• Identifying suitable candidates through internet searches, referrals or head hunting. Networking and developing relationships with candidates.
• Conducting competency based interviews for all levels up to senior executives.
• Managing and maintaining preferred supplier relationships with key corporate clients.
• Account Manager responsible for staffing a global software implementation team for a corporate, global client. Generated £333K in revenue from the placement of permanent staff over a 10 month period and successfully placed 61 contractors on assignments between 3-9 months.
• Recruiting, training and mentoring internal employees to grow the company from a team of 3 to 25.

Jan 1996 – May 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• Originally Elan Computing Limited, bought out by Manpower.
• Created and built a new, niche business unit placing highly sought after ERP software professionals in permanent and contract positions with corporate clients.