Principal Recruitment Consultant - Accounting and Finance

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Job Title: Principal Recruitment Consultant - Accounting and Finance *Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a fresh challenge within a high-performing, values driven business? Apply to join [Employer hidden]!* [Employer hidden] is a specialist global recruitment company dedicated to connecting talented senior individuals with top-notch opportunities within the Accounting & Finance, Transformation, Data and Cybersecurity fields. We were founded in 2010 and we are dedicated to creating an exceptional customer experience. We are based in London, Reading & Chicago. Our unique set of values, our dedication to developing our people and our collaborative culture make [Employer hidden] a great place to work. We are home to ambitious, diverse, and exceptional individuals; we work hard, inspire each other, and celebrate success along the way! Ultimately, it’s an environment where we create exceptional careers, with genuine people.

About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced consultant to support the recent launch of our Private-Equity CFO team into the US market. This is a pivotal role in our ambitious growth plans, which will pave the way for our international expansion into the highly lucrative US PE market. Our Private-Equity practice has seen exponential growth since it’s launch in 2023, with the highest average Daily GP, deal size and billings per head across our UK business. This role will focus on placing permanent CFO’s, and CFO-1, with mid-market PE backed businesses across the US. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, which can lead to a wide range of career opportunities. The role will require some flexibility to meet customer needs, with occasional travel to Chicago and working US hours. As a Principal Consultant at [Employer hidden], you are responsible for achieving your annual fee targets by immersing yourself in your niche market. You will be an expert on growing your customer network, winning new business, and self-sufficient in managing the end-to-end recruitment process. No matter your level of experience, we will provide a bespoke training programme to help you achieve your ambitions, whether that is to manage a team or continue down the client development and pure customer route.

What we’re looking for - An established permanent consultant, with a track-record of success in placing candidates at CFO, and CFO-1 level - Knowledge of the Private Equity market - An outstanding billing track record with proven sales and business development success - Alignment with our values – Integrity, Energy & Ambition - Genuinely passionate about relationship building and the customer experience, with the drive to succeed - Positive, resilient and highly organised. Detail-oriented, and able to work at pace under pressure - Good business acumen and commercial awareness - A sense of humour and someone who doesn't take life too seriously!

What you'll get in return - Competitive salary (dependent on experience) & uncapped commission scheme up to 33% - 28 days' holiday per year including your Birthday off - Flexible environment: hybrid working, flexi hours and 'Work from Anywhere' - Bespoke training programme tailored to your career goals and a clear progression plan - Private health cover and pension scheme with up to 5% match - Free 1:1 financial wellbeing advice with Schroders Personal Wealth - Access to the wellbeing platform, Pirkx. This includes discounted gym membership, 24/7 GP and counselling access for you and your household, numerous retail offers with cashback options, discounted training courses, mental health bootcamps and many more! - Regular socials including our epic Summer and Christmas parties, quarterly high-performers lunches and an annual incentive trip abroad – recently we’ve been to Reykjavik, Prague and Barcelona!

We are dedicated to promoting Diversity and Inclusion, embracing the richness of different backgrounds and diverse ways of thinking. We welcome all candidates to apply, and we're committed to assisting throughout the recruitment process, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in building a team where diversity of mind and perspective are not just acknowledged but actively encouraged, making us stronger and more innovative together. Want to be a part of our success journey? Apply today to hear more about where [Employer hidden] could take your career.

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