Finance Moves Fast. Your Talent Should Too.
From CFOs to credit analysts — we place finance and accounting professionals who understand numbers, navigate complexity, and earn trust from day one.
Where precision in hiring protects commercial outcomes
Finance and accounting organisations can't afford imprecision in their talent decisions. A poorly screened CFO, an underqualified compliance officer, or a cultural mismatch in a client-facing banking role creates real commercial and reputational risk.
BeforeYou's finance practice combines technical assessment with commercial instinct. Our consultants understand the difference between statutory accounting and management accounting, can test for IFRS versus GAAP familiarity, and know what a "commercially minded" finance leader actually looks like in practice.
We recruit across banking, investment management, insurance, Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, corporate treasury, and financial services — for organisations that need finance talent who perform under pressure and add value beyond compliance.
What This Means For You
- Qualified accountants (CPA, CA, CFA, ACCA) in every permanent search
- Deep experience in banking, investment management, and insurance
- Commercially oriented finance leaders, not just technically strong ones
- Confidential executive and board-level finance placement
- Thorough reference validation across previous finance leadership roles
Finance and accounting professionals across every level
We place qualified finance professionals across commercial, technical, and strategic functions — from graduate accountants to Group CFOs.
CFOs & Finance Directors
ExecutiveCommercially sharp finance leaders with the strategic depth and board-level communication skills to steer the business.
Financial Controllers & Senior Accountants
SeniorMonth-end owners, reporting leads, and technical accounting professionals who keep the numbers clean and the close on time.
Commercial Finance & FP&A
All LevelsBusiness partners, FP&A managers, and commercial analysts who translate financial data into strategic decisions.
Audit & Compliance Professionals
All LevelsInternal and external auditors, compliance managers, and risk officers with relevant regulatory and industry experience.
Banking & Credit Professionals
Mid-LevelCredit analysts, relationship managers, and commercial bankers for banking and financial services organisations.
Tax & Treasury Specialists
SeniorCorporate tax managers, transfer pricing specialists, and treasury professionals for complex multi-entity or cross-border environments.
What sets our finance practice apart
Technical rigour, commercial judgement, and a sourcing approach that reaches the qualified finance professionals who aren't on job boards.
Commercial, Not Just Technical
We assess for commercial acumen alongside technical qualifications — testing a candidate's ability to influence decisions, manage stakeholders, and think beyond the numbers.
Qualification Verification
Every permanent placement includes verification of stated accounting qualifications (CA, CPA, CFA, ACCA) and professional memberships — no credential claims taken at face value.
Discretion for Sensitive Searches
CFO succession, redundancy backfills, and board-directed leadership changes require complete discretion. Our executive search process is designed for confidential situations.
Reference Depth
For senior finance roles, we go beyond standard references — speaking to previous CFOs, audit committee chairs, and board members who can validate the candidate's real impact and leadership style.
Salary Benchmarking
Finance compensation has shifted significantly in recent years. We provide current, role-specific benchmarking data so you can make competitive offers that close — without overpaying to win.
Cross-Sector Coverage
We recruit across banking, insurance, investment management, Big Four, corporate treasury, and fintech — so when your hire needs sector-specific experience, we know exactly where to look.
2,500+
Successful Placements
Across all six industries
94%
Client Retention Rate
Year-over-year average
180+
Active Clients
Nationwide
18
Years of Experience
In specialized staffing
Services we offer for this industry
Every engagement model is available for this sector — choose the one that fits your timeline, volume, and hiring goals.
Permanent Hiring
Full-cycle direct-hire for qualified finance and accounting professionals at every level.
Contract Staffing
Interim finance professionals for year-end, audit periods, leave cover, and transformation projects.
Executive Search
Confidential placement of CFOs, Finance Directors, and Group Controllers.
RPO
Embedded finance hiring support for organisations with ongoing or high-volume recruitment needs.
Common questions about finance and accounting recruitment
For roles where a qualification is required (controller, CFO, audit) we will not shortlist unqualified candidates. For commercial finance and FP&A roles, we assess based on relevant experience, analytical capability, and commercial track record — qualification is a factor but not always a gate.
Let's find the right person for your team.
Tell us about your role, your culture, and what success looks like. We'll take it from there.