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Our client is a high growth consumer products scaleup with a strong reputation for supplying premium products to UK consumers.
After over two months of unsuccessful hiring efforts - via internal talent teams and multiple agencies - the company was struggling to find the right Group Reporting Manager. The urgency had increased as the high performing incumbent, who had been with the business for six years, was relocating internationally. These were big shoes to fill.
The brief was clear but challenging: find an ACA qualified Group Reporting Manager with at least five years of post qualification experience, ideally with a background in a larger corporate environment who had since transitioned into an SME. Sector experience in D2C or e-commerce was also essential. Internal salary bandings were fixed and had not kept up to date with market movement, adding another layer of complexity.
Despite investing significant time and effort, the business had interviewed multiple candidates who lacked the right mix of skills and cultural fit. They turned to Talentedge for support.
Our consultant met with both the Talent team and the hiring manager to understand the nuances of the role, the business, and its culture. We quickly aligned on the key criteria - recognising that proven ability to deliver and sector specific experience were more valuable than arbitrary time based milestones. With over a decade of experience recruiting within the VC/PE-backed consumer tech and product landscape, our network proved invaluable. We quickly identified and engaged a targeted shortlist, combining known candidates from our database with individuals sourced through proactive headhunting and referrals.
A shortlist of five strong candidates was presented. Within just three weeks of taking the brief, and following a three stage interview process, the perfect candidate was secured. They brought exactly what the business needed: five years’ PQE, large company training, and relevant experience within a fast paced consumer SME. The company's brand, culture, and progression opportunities were pivotal in securing the candidate, who accepted a lateral move in terms of salary - allowing our client to stay within their established banding.
📌 5-strong shortlist
📌 3-week turnaround
📌 1 perfect hire