Client Overview

‍Our client, a leading UK FinTech startup, has gained recognition for its innovative wealth management app.

The Challenge‍

Initially, the brief was to recruit a top tier Head of FP&A. However, following a detailed consultation with Talentedge, assessing the business requirements and key deliverables, the role was redefined as Strategic Finance Head. This required a unique candidate profile requiring an ex banker background over a traditional accounting route to better align with the company’s needs.

Refined Candidate Profile

• Former investment banker with experience in M&A, IPOs, or fundraising
• Exceptional modelling and analytical skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Proven leadership in team management and development
• Background in FinTech or agile financial services, ideally within multi-product businesses

Our Approach‍

Leveraging over a decade of expertise in VC/PE-backed technology recruitment, we identified and engaged with a targeted shortlist of exceptional candidates.

Outcome‍

The successful candidate brought a wealth of relevant experience:

• Background: Ex-Tier 1 investment banker specialising in tech, with leadership roles in FinTech and corporate strategy at renowned scaleups.
• Achievements:some text
  • Designed and launched a new FinTech product (Fraud & B2B payments) for a Tech Unicorn
  • Led multiple M&A engagements and supported a ~$1bn fundraising portfolio
  • Played a pivotal role in a technology IPO
  • Excelled in FP&A, commercial finance, and strategy
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in NetSuite, SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, and Looker

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Client Testimonial

"Alex was instrumental in securing a senior appointment for our Strategic Finance team. This was a challenging hire, as we weren’t clear on the exact profile needed, but Alex guided us through the process and delivered the perfect candidate. His market knowledge and attention to cultural fit were exceptional. Having worked with several agencies, we now go directly to Alex at TalentEdge for finance hires."

Key Takeaway Talentedge’s consultative approach and deep market knowledge enable us to redefine briefs, identify exceptional talent, and deliver hires that exceed expectations.