Finance Director Search – £100,000 Package – Kent
Finance Director Search – £100,000 Package – Kent
The Challenge
A privately owned Kent-based business was entering a period of significant change, requiring a commercially minded Finance Director to lead financial strategy, strengthen controls and support future growth.
The company had previously advertised directly and engaged another recruitment provider, but after several months had been unable to identify a candidate with the right blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and cultural fit.
The Farrer Barnes Process
- Detailed Briefing Meeting We met with the Managing Director and shareholders to understand:
Business objectives and growth plans Existing finance team structure Key challenges facing the organisation Desired leadership style and cultural fit Compensation package and flexibility
- Market Mapping Our specialist accountancy network across Kent was used to map the local Finance Director and Head of Finance talent pool, identifying candidates with:
Board-level experience Sector-relevant backgrounds Proven change management credentials Strong commercial partnering skills
- Targeted Search Campaign Rather than relying solely on advertising, we undertook a discreet headhunting exercise, approaching passive candidates who were not actively seeking a move.
Within two weeks we produced a longlist of qualified professionals and conducted competency-based interviews assessing:
Strategic capability Leadership style Technical strength Motivation for change Salary expectations
- Shortlist Delivery A shortlist of four candidates was presented within three weeks, accompanied by detailed interview reports and salary benchmarking.
The Result
Finance Director appointed on a package of approximately £100,000 Search completed in under four weeks
Candidate accepted the offer first time without renegotiation Successful integration into the business and ongoing relationship maintained with both client and candidate
Client Feedback
“Farrer Barnes quickly understood exactly what we were looking for. The quality of candidates was exceptional and the successful appointment has become an integral part of our senior leadership team.”