Executive Finance Recruitment Lead

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme
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Job summary

Placements24, a premier financial recruitment consultancy in Sandton, seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead executive finance placements, from qualified accountants to financial directors. You will leverage an extensive network and deep market knowledge to deliver strategic talent solutions and build lasting client relationships.

In this hybrid role, you will manage complex mandates, develop sourcing plans, assess candidates for technical and leadership fit, and advise on market

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of recruitment experience with finance/accounting focus.
  • Proven success in senior and executive finance placements.
  • Strong knowledge of financial services and accounting principles.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex recruitment mandates for finance and accounting roles, including C-suite positions.
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify top financial talent.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients in the finance and accounting sector.
  • Conduct thorough candidate assessments, focusing on technical expertise, financial acumen, and leadership potential.
  • Provide expert advice on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies.
  • Negotiate complex offers and facilitate the seamless onboarding of financial professionals.

Skills

Finance recruitment
Executive search
Negotiation
Relationship management
Strategic sourcing

Job description

Placements24, a premier financial recruitment consultancy in Sandton, seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead executive finance placements, from qualified accountants to financial directors. You will leverage an extensive network and deep market knowledge to deliver strategic talent solutions and build lasting client relationships.

In this hybrid role, you will manage complex mandates, develop sourcing plans, assess candidates for technical and leadership fit, and advise on market

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