A shortlist should make hiring easier.
Whether you are adding delivery capacity to a consulting practice or building the team that runs your systems, the right hire changes what the team can take on next.
What gets in the way of a good hire
The problem is rarely a lack of CVs. It is knowing which ones are worth your time.
Too many CVs. Too little judgement.
We search the market directly, then screen hard against the actual brief.
Strong on paper. Wrong in the role.
We look at scope, environment and what the person has actually done, not just the title.
A brief the market won’t buy.
We tell you early when salary, scope, timing or expectations need to move.
How we work
Get the brief right before the search
Before anyone is approached, we test the brief against the market for the platform and the role: remuneration, availability and the experience it needs. Where it asks for more than the market offers, we suggest where it could flex.
Role brief
Finance Systems Manager
- Needs
- ERP support, upgrades and month-end systems
- Team
- Two Systems Accountants
- Hiring
- Senior Systems Accountant
- Priority
- Hands-on experience with the platform
Market check
Look beyond who’s applying
We map where the right experience is likely to sit and approach people directly, whether or not they are looking and whatever their title. Advertising can support the search; we don’t rely on who happens to apply.
How we search
Finance Systems Manager
- Our database
- Finance and systems professionals across the US and Australia, titles inferred from what people actually do
- Passive market
- Strong candidates aren’t always actively looking. Our search goes beyond the applications that come in.
- Touchpoints
- Ongoing conversations, not cold approaches
- The advert
- The last place we look, not the first
The right person may not be looking, or may hold a different title.
A shortlist you can make decisions with
We look past the CV to what each person has delivered, the scope they have carried and how it maps to your brief. You get a focused shortlist with that context, from the people who ran the search.
Shortlist notes
Shortlist profile
Relevant delivery
- Supports month end across several entities
- Owned two ERP upgrades end to end
- Led testing and cutover for a migration
- Mentors a junior Systems Accountant
- Recommendation
- Shortlist. Covers the brief on delivery and platform.
- Explore at interview
- Team leadership and vendor management.
Role brief
Finance Systems Manager
- Needs
- ERP support, upgrades and month-end systems
- Team
- Two Systems Accountants
- Hiring
- Senior Systems Accountant
- Priority
- Hands-on experience with the platform
Market check
Frequently asked questions
How long does a search take?
It depends on the role and the market. Seniority, how specialised the experience needs to be, candidate availability, remuneration, location and working arrangements all play a part, as does whether the role is permanent, contract or interim. Timing also depends on how quickly interviews can be arranged and decisions made. When we take the brief, we give you a realistic view of the timetable and what could extend it. Before introducing anyone, we confirm their availability and likely start date.
How much does it cost to use a recruitment agency?
It depends on the role and the type of engagement. Permanent, contract and interim recruitment are charged on different terms, so there is no single figure that applies to every hire. Whatever the arrangement, our fees are agreed in writing before work begins. When we discuss your requirements, we explain the fee structure that applies to your role and how it works for that type of engagement.
What does your recruitment process look like from start to finish?
It starts with a briefing call, where we discuss the role, test it against the market and refine the brief with you. We then map where suitable people are likely to be and approach them directly, alongside any advertising. You receive a focused shortlist with context on each candidate. From there we manage the interview process, reference checks, the offer and the onboarding conversation, and you deal with the people running the search throughout.
Which ERP, EPM and FP&A roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across FP&A, ERP and finance systems, and EPM, for organisations and the consulting firms that implement their platforms. That includes Finance Systems Managers and Systems Accountants, ERP functional and implementation consultants, solution architects, project and data migration leads, EPM consultants and model builders, and FP&A Managers, Finance Analysts, Commercial Analysts and planning systems specialists. Platforms include TechnologyOne, Workday, NetSuite, Unit4, OneStream, Anaplan and Oracle EPM.