We help fast growing and established companies to appoint
exceptional
finance talent.
We help fast growing and established companies to appoint exceptional finance talent.
While we're proud of all of these achievements, we are particularly grateful to the clients, who trust us to act for them on multiple occasions.
80+
Years of combined experience
1100
Candidates we have helped
450+
Clients
85%
Repeat business
Expert support for Boards and CFOs
We place senior finance professionals to CFO level across the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Our clients span the full spectrum of private sector ownership; listed, private equity and venture backed, family owned and founder led, from early stage businesses to large multinationals.
Decades of experience mean we understand what good looks like at every level, in every type of organisation. As a 'boutique', we are unconstrained in who we can approach, which means the shortlists we produce, at all levels of position, are based on comprehensive market mapping and research, and typically include individuals who are
not 'on the market'.
Christian
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Director
Commercial Finance
Financial Controller
Director FP&A
Head of Financial Reporting
Management Reporting
Erica
Business Services
Consumer
Financial Services
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Industrials and Manufacturing
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Travel, Leisure and Hospitality
Amy
Private / Family Owned
Publicly Quoted
Private Equity Backed
Venture Funded
Start-Up / Early Stage
Expert support for Boards and CFOs
We place senior finance professionals to CFO level across the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Our clients span the full spectrum of private sector ownership; listed, private equity and venture backed, family owned and founder led, from early stage businesses to large multinationals.
Decades of experience mean we understand what good looks like at every level, in every type of organisation. As a 'boutique', we are unconstrained in who we can approach, which means the shortlists we produce, at all levels of position, are based on comprehensive market mapping and research, and typically include individuals who are
not 'on the market'.
How we find the best finance talent
The Partners lead on all aspects of an assignment, at C-suite level and below.
It's essential that we develop a clear understanding of the business, culture and the nature of the role. We invest the necessary time in order to understand the organisational structure, leadership dynamic, and what will be expected of the successful candidate.
We identify and assess candidates through deep research, thorough referencing and rigorous questioning on technical ability, motivation and cultural fit.
Our minimal off-limits policy means we can approach individuals, that others might not.
Testimonials below
From the outset, Freshwood took the time to fully understand our team's needs and the specific skill set we required for each of these key positions. Their deep knowledge of the finance industry was evident throughout the process and enabled them to authoritatively challenge us to broaden our view, which ultimately helped us find the right fit for our roles.
Partner, Global Management Consulting Group
Our approach
It's essential that we develop a clear understanding of your business, culture and the nature of the role.
We invest the necessary time in order to understand the organisational structure, leadership dynamic, and what will be expected of the successful candidate.
We identify and assess candidates through deep research, thorough referencing and rigorous questioning on technical ability, motivation and cultural fit.
We also operate a zero off-limits policy for board level searches, meaning we can approach individuals that others might not.
Testimonials below
Our partners and directors handle on all aspects of an assignment, so you have one point of contact and we never lose momentum.
We provide updates throughout to ensure there are no surprises, and we can immediately respond to feedback.
Financial Controller
"We instructed Freshwood on a role that we have historically found difficult to fill. We worked very closely with them, developing a full job description and person specification.
They are very knowledgeable and were able to advise us on the best recruitment strategy, to identify the successful candidate. It was not an easy search but they found us the perfect candidate!"
Group HR Director - PE Backed Media Group.
MashIt-
“Amazing service. Can’t wait to find out what’s next!”
"Throughout the search Freshwood invested time to make sure that they understood my requirements, our business and our culture.
They demonstrated their knowledge and experience by presenting a timely shortlist of extremely strong and relevant candidates, from which I was able to select our UK FD."
CFO - Retail.
FabuFit -
“Not sure what I did before discovering this Product. It’s super!”
"I was very impressed with the whole process; given regular weekly updates, a very strong preliminary candidate list and saw some very good candidates, one of which we ultimately offered the job to.
I found Freshwood to be knowledgeable, easy to work with and focused on delivery. Would definitely use them again."
Group Finance Director - Travel Plc.
YesSuits 
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"Freshwood were creative in their approach, stayed in regular contact and were quite prepared to challenge us when they felt it was necessary.
We successfully appointed a CFO, who supported the CEO in an exit process within 12 months."
Partner - UK Private Equity Firm.
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Meet us
A selection of clients that we've helped
Experts in senior finance search and talent advisory services.