Senior Recruitment Consultant - Finance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead finance-focused placements. You will manage client relationships, drive business development, and place finance professionals from junior accountants to CFOs within the Free State region.

The role requires deep knowledge of the finance sector, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently to hit targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience with finance focus.
• Proven ability to source and place candidates in roles such as Accountants, Financial Analysts, CFOs, and Auditors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relationship skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment databases.
• Strong understanding of financial qualifications and career paths.
• Ability to work independently and achieve set targets.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for finance roles, including sourcing, interviewing and placing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with finance sector clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Bloemfontein and wider Free State.
• Assess candidates' financial expertise, skills, and experience.
• Provide market insights on salary expectations and talent trends.
• Negotiate offers and coordinate onboarding for placed candidates.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and economic factors affecting finance.
• Collaborate with team to share market intelligence.

Skills

Finance recruitment

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Sourcing and placing

Independence / targets

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance or recruitment

Tools

ATS proficiency

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected recruitment consultancy located in Bloemfontein, Free State , is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. This role will focus on placing finance professionals, from junior accountants to financial directors, within the local market and surrounding regions. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, driving business development, and ensuring the successful placement of candidates. This is an office-based position, allowing for close collaboration with colleagues and clients in Bloemfontein . The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the finance sector and the unique demands of the Free State job market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for finance-specific roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients in the finance sector.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Bloemfontein and wider Free State area.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of candidates' financial expertise, skills, and experience.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, salary expectations, and talent acquisition strategies for finance roles.
• Negotiate offers and ensure a smooth onboarding process for placed candidates.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and economic factors impacting the finance industry.
• Contribute to team success through collaboration and sharing market intelligence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization in finance recruitment.
• Proven ability to source and place candidates in roles such as Accountants, Financial Analysts, CFOs, and Auditors.
• In-depth knowledge of the Free State financial services and business landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment databases.
• Strong understanding of financial qualifications and career paths.
• Ability to work independently and achieve set targets.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive commission structure.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• You will join a supportive team in a professional office environment in Bloemfontein.
• This role provides a challenging and rewarding career path within a reputable recruitment consultancy.