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Executive Search for Finance Leadership in the Mid-Market

Personally Led. Selectively Appointed. For Over 20 Years.

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Executive Search for Finance Leadership

We support mid-sized companies and professional services firms in filling strategically vital finance positions – from CFO and Managing Director roles to senior finance executives with a high-impact strategic focus.

Utmost Discretion for Confidential Mandates

We exercise particular care in sensitive succession or replacement scenarios. With a clear communication and discretion strategy, we protect the interests of our clients at every stage of the process.

Our Process – Four Distinct Phases

Strategic Role Definition

Collaborative analysis of the scope of responsibility, stakeholder expectations, and corporate context. The goal is a precise definition of the role with a focus on impact, future viability, and cultural fit.

Systematic Market Analysis & Identification

Structured identification of relevant target companies as the basis for comprehensive market coverage. This is followed by the discrete direct approach of suitable leaders – including those outside the publicly visible market.

Management Audit & Selection

In-depth interviews and sound assessment of technical expertise, leadership quality, and strategic fit. Presentation of a shortlist of carefully selected individuals with a clear evaluation of their suitability.

Contract & Integration Support

Professional guidance through the decision-making and contract phase, as well as structured onboarding support to ensure a successful transition into the organization.

Strategic Advantages of Working with Us

Over 20 years of specialization in finance leadership within the mid-market.

Deep understanding of financial governance structures, accounting frameworks, and transformation requirements.

Direct Partner Involvement

Every mandate is led at senior level, without delegation to junior teams.

Selective Market Coverage

Systematic identification and discreet engagement of relevant senior leaders — including those beyond the publicly visible market.

Maximum discretion and strictly confidential mandate management.

Limited Number of Engagements

Focused attention rather than parallel volume-driven mandates.

Focus Areas & Functional Expertise

CFO & Finance Leadership

CFO | Chief Commercial Officer (Finance) | Finance Director | Head of Finance

Accounting & Reporting

Head of Accounting | Group Accounting | Leadership of Group Financial Reporting

Controlling & FP&A

Head of Controlling | Finance Business Partnering | FP&A Leadership

Tax, Treasury & M&A

Head of Tax | Treasury Leadership | Corporate Development

Imprint

Data Protection

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