9
Days to shortlist
Example Case Study
Our Client
A private equity–backed engineering and project management business in the construction sector, with annual revenues of £600 million. The business was undergoing a period of significant operational and commercial change, requiring strengthened financial leadership to support ongoing transformation and improved performance.
The Challenge
Our client required a European Chief Financial Officer at short notice, capable of driving functional change within the finance organisation while also acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team.
This individual needed to:
- Operate effectively in a complex, fast moving, PE backed environment
- Elevate financial performance and controls
- Bring credibility, resilience, and cultural alignment
- Integrate quickly to support a demanding transformation agenda
The search needed to move at pace, without compromising on quality.
5
Candidates shortlisted
4
Weeks in total
How We Delivered
Upon taking on the assignment, we rapidly mobilised our network and to identify candidates with deep experience of international finance leadership, private equity environments, and complex engineering, construction or project driven businesses.
Within nine days, we delivered a shortlist of five highly qualified candidates, each matched not only on technical capability but also on leadership style and cultural fit.
Following a structured and thorough interview process, supported throughout by ongoing communication, candidate management, and stakeholder alignment, the role was offered and accepted within four weeks of commencement.
The appointed CFO demonstrated the commercial acumen, transformational capability, and stakeholder maturity required to drive our client's financial and operational agenda.
“I had trust in GRG Executive Search from the outset, based on my relationship with Dan Yates, and the process only reinforced that confidence. They quickly delivered a strong shortlist that met the requirements of our brief, demonstrating a clear understanding of our company’s culture and the specific needs of the role. Communication was regular, focused, and of the right quality, with ongoing support throughout. The role was filled very quickly with an excellent candidate, and overall, I couldn’t have been happier with the service. I would not hesitate to work with GRG Executive Search again.”
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