Senior Finance Search

We can help build the right team to grow out your finance specialisms and support the execution of the CFO’s growth plan:

  • Head of FP&A

  • Head of Commercial Finance

  • Corporate Development

  • Head of Finance

  • VP of Finance

  • Finance Director

  • Director of Finance 

  • Financial Controller

  • Group Financial Controller

  • Head of Financial Reporting 

Zanda will partner with you to determine your senior finance professional hiring needs:

  • Assess competencies across the finance infrastructure to ascertain skills gaps and current challenges.

  • Resolve immediate pain points with interim or permanent hires.

  • Establish how the finance function fits into the hiring strategy over the next 12 months.

  • Build and retain a team that can grow with the business.

  • Provide valuable insight into the governance, strategy and processes of companies in your industry and stage of growth.

While each role has very different expectations, they work in cohesion to build and assist in the delivery of an efficient best in class finance function:

  • Keep everything in check through day to day granular involvement.

  • Take on the delivery as well as the improvements the business is seeing.

  • Drive the CFO’s strategy, take ownership and initiative to come forward with new ideas.

  • Conduct commercial analysis on past performance to provide guidance on future strategy - and have the ability to implement that change in the business.

  • Maintain clarity on business performance against budgets, both financial and non-financial KPIs.

  • Drive revenue growth.

  • Provide analysis of cost reduction.

Retained Search Benefits

  • We strive to find the perfect candidate on the first try but if a placement decides to leave in the first six months, we will find you a replacement.

  • We have partnered with Tranch to offer our clients the opportunity to split their fee into manageable monthly payments. Check if you are eligible here.

  • Our exclusive partnership with GrowCFO allows us to offer placed candidates 6/12 month programmes to support and develop them in their career. They will also gain the vital connection of a peer cohort and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.

Testimonials

  • Olsam logo

    "Zanda were recommended to us when looking to hire our first Finance Director and we were not disappointed by the amount of support and guidance they provided, as well as a high-quality shortlist of Startup Finance Leader options. Andrew took the time to understand our business, discuss our growth plans and the suitable options that would benefit us most at the current time, as well as in the next 12-18 months.

    Andrew has been a great source of broader strategic advice too, and has become a trusted adviser to us as founders."

  • “Zanda genuinely listened to our needs, took the time to understand our business, comparable companies and our ways of working.

    Zanda were able to provide a shortlist quickly which was very accurate for the stage of our company and reflected the softer traits we required around candidate’s attitude and mindset. I really appreciated their efficient communication, turnaround times, and their emphasis on ensuring candidates have an equally good experience. All parties were always up to date and getting constructive, live feedback.”

  • "Zanda ran a quick, hassle free process for a finance manager role we needed urgently, and due to their underlying knowledge of our business and culture, they very quickly were able to put three extremely good fit candidates in front of us. Zanda not only kept us fully up to speed but provided a sounding board when we couldn't decide which of the three candidates to select, as they were all so strong.

    The candidate we eventually hired also commented on Zanda's professionalism, understanding and genuine approach."

  • “ Throughout the search we were extremely pleased with the quality of Finance Director candidates shortlisted by Zanda, all of who had the relevant B2B SaaS & Finance leader experience we needed. It was a highly competitive market during the search but Zanda fully committed to the assignment and ultimately delivered an excellent Finance Director for our business.

    As a bonus, Zanda also sponsored our FD to join their CFO programme, which has helped with a successful on-boarding period and their ongoing development, as they look to step up to becoming an impactful CFO.”

  • Ecoact logo

    “Zanda successfully delivered on our Financial Controller requirement during a very complex and ever changing time for the business.

    The team at Zanda gave us strong market knowledge and advice throughout the recruitment process. Ultimately they landed us an exceptional individual who is making a positive impact already.”

  • “Zanda supported us to fill a pivotal and niche role within our organization, and the results were nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, their team displayed a deep understanding of our unique needs and an unrelenting dedication to finding the perfect candidate.

    What truly sets Zanda apart is their ability to identify top-tier talent that not only meets the job requirements but also seamlessly aligns with our company culture and values. The candidate they placed with us has not only met but exceeded our expectations, bringing a fresh perspective and immense value to our team.

    Zanda demonstrated professionalism, transparency, and an unyielding commitment to our success. Their team's communication was impeccable, ensuring that we were always informed and involved at every step of the journey.”

Checklist for a Startup Finance Function

Unsure of when should you hire a finance person and at what level?

Well, check out our simple checklist for Founders of early-stage start-ups to find some steer on how best to build a finance function.

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