We help companies appoint exceptional finance talent. We conduct retained CFO searches and we act for CFOs who wish to recruit a team.
We've been placing accountants for over 50 years. Identifying the right technical skillset is not the hard part.
Assessing cultural fit, motivation and leadership skills is when we come into our own. We get to know our candidates by asking probing questions, challenging their answers and most importantly, we listen.
Experts
We partner with companies across most sectors.
Our clients are private equity / venture backed, private, family owned or publicly listed.
Our Capability
CFO
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Financial Controller
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Interim
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Finance Director
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FP&A
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Fractional
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Our Approach
Retained Search
We work with clients on a retained basis. This means we are appointed exclusively for the duration of the recruitment project and our professional fee is paid in instalments, at mutually agreed stages.
begin a retained CFO search by investing the time to understand our client's business model, growth stage and specific financial leadership needs. We conduct thorough discovery sessions with key stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile, including industry expertise, technical skills and cultural fit requirements.
We map the market, build a targeted longlist of prospects and we begin our discreet reach out work. We provide regular updates so there are no surprises, we screen shortlisted candidates in depth and we provide detailed reports on each candidate.
We manage the entire process, from initial briefing through to completion.
Retained Search
We work with clients on a retained basis for permanent appointments. This means we are engaged exclusively for the duration of the project and our professional fee is paid in instalments, at mutually agreed stages.
We begin by investing the time to understand our client's business model, culture and specific leadership needs. We do this via thorough discovery sessions with key stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile.
We map the market, build a targeted longlist of prospects and we begin our discreet reach out work. We provide regular progress updates, we screen shortlisted candidates in depth and we provide detailed reports on each candidate. We operate a zero 'off limits' policy, so our clients can be confident that we have scoured the entire market.
Our Partners manage the entire process, from initial briefing through to completion.
Interim
Finance
Freshwood provides interim finance professionals, typically for periods of change. The experience and value that a professional interim can bring, will ensure business continuity during transitions, projects, or leadership gaps.
From Financial Controllers to CFOs, we deliver skilled, adaptable talent to meet your short-term needs.
Fractional CFO
The experienced Fractional (Portfolio / Part-Time) CFO has grown in popularity in recent years. Generally they have taken a deliberate decision to leave their full time executive career, in order to support companies and boards with strategic financial leadership on a flexible basis.
Whether guiding / mentoring a less experienced CFO or supporting a specific project e.g. M&A, we are connected to an extensive network of highly experienced CFOs.
Interim
Finance
Freshwood provides interim finance professionals, typically for periods of change. The experience and value that a professional interim can bring, will ensure business continuity during transitions, projects, or leadership gaps.
From Financial Controllers to CFOs, we deliver skilled, adaptable talent to meet your short-term needs.
Fractional CFO
The experienced Fractional (Portfolio / Part-Time) CFO has grown in popularity in recent years. Generally they have taken a deliberate decision to leave their full time executive career, in order to support companies and boards with strategic financial leadership on a flexible basis.
Whether guiding / mentoring a less experienced CFO or supporting a specific project e.g. M&A, we are connected to an extensive network of highly experienced CFOs.
ABOUT
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Interim Professionals
We begin a retained CFO search by investing the time to understand our client's business model, growth stage and specific financial leadership needs. We conduct thorough discovery sessions with key stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile, including industry expertise, technical skills and cultural fit requirements.
We map the market, build a targeted longlist of prospects and we begin our discreet reach out work. We provide regular updates so there are no surprises, we screen shortlisted candidates in depth and we provide detailed reports on each candidate.
We manage the entire process, from initial briefing through to completion.
Fractional CFO
We begin a retained CFO search by investing the time to understand our client's business model, growth stage and specific financial leadership needs. We conduct thorough discovery sessions with key stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile, including industry expertise, technical skills and cultural fit requirements.
We map the market, build a targeted longlist of prospects and we begin our discreet reach out work. We provide regular updates so there are no surprises, we screen shortlisted candidates in depth and we provide detailed reports on each candidate.
We manage the entire process, from initial briefing through to completion.
Some companies we've worked with
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