Partner - Executive Search

DDH Talent & Coaching Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DDH Talent & Coaching Group Ltd in London is seeking an Executive Search Partner to lead and grow its CFO and Finance leadership practice, delivering senior finance appointments across CFO, CEO and board roles.

The successful candidate will combine deep market insight with origination, client development and rigorous executive assessment, while guiding a high-performing team and contributing at partnership level to strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering CFO and/or senior Finance Executive Search mandates.
• Strong track record of business development, origination and winning senior-level assignments.
• Established network across CFO, Finance, CEO, Board and Investor community or clear strategy to build one.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFO and senior Finance Executive Search assignments from origination through delivery.
• Develop and grow a market-leading CFO Executive Search proposition.
• Originate new business and build long-term relationships with CFOs, CEOs, Chairs, NEDs, Boards and investors.
• Advise clients on critical finance leadership appointments, succession, transformation and evolving CFO role.
• Contribute market insight and executive judgement to searches.
• Own and drive commercial performance, revenue growth and profitability across the practice.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of search professionals.
• Contribute at Partnership level to firm strategy, proposition, culture and growth.

Skills

Executive Search

CFO Finance

Business development

Leadership development

Job description

Executive Search Partner – CFO Executive Search

London

Our client is looking to appoint an exceptional Executive Search Partner to lead and grow its CFO and Finance leadership practice.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced executive search professional with a strong track record of advising and delivering senior appointments across the CFO, Finance, CEO and Board landscape.

The successful individual will combine deep market expertise with strong origination, client development and executive assessment capability, alongside the credibility to operate as a trusted adviser to CEOs, Chairs, Boards and investors.

The opportunity

• Lead CFO and senior Finance Executive Search assignments from origination through to delivery.
• Develop and grow a market-leading CFO Executive Search proposition, identifying new sectors, clients and opportunities.
• Originate new business and build long-term relationships with CFOs, CEOs, Chairs, NEDs, Boards and investors.
• Advise clients on critical finance leadership appointments, succession, transformation and the evolving role of the CFO.
• Bring genuine market insight and executive-level judgement to every search.
• Own and drive commercial performance, revenue growth and profitability across the practice.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of search professionals.
• Contribute at Partnership level to the firm's wider strategy, proposition, culture and growth.
• Help strengthen the firm's reputation as a trusted adviser in the senior Finance and CFO market.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a proven Executive Search Partner or Senior Search Leader with:

• Significant experience delivering CFO and/or senior Finance Executive Search mandates.
• A strong track record of business development, origination and winning senior-level assignments.
• An established network across the CFO, Finance, CEO, Board and Investor Community, or a clear strategy for building one.
• Demonstrable commercial success and experience growing a search practice or client portfolio.
• Strong understanding of the strategic issues shaping the modern CFO and Finance function.
• The credibility and gravitas to engage confidently with Boards, CEOs, Chairs and Investors.
• Exceptional executive assessment, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a proven ability to attract, coach and develop high-calibre search professionals.
• The entrepreneurial mindset, ambition and commercial judgement to operate successfully at Partnership level.

This is more than a traditional fee-earning opportunity.

It is a chance to build and lead a distinctive CFO Executive Search practice, influence some of the most important senior finance appointments in the market, develop exceptional talent and play a significant role in the growth and strategic direction of the firm.

Interested in exploring the opportunity? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.