Recruiting talent in the Finance & Accounting sector

Technical & Domain Knowledge

We understand all key qualifications & certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CMA, ACA, etc as well as the various core finance functions: Financial reporting, audit, tax, management accounting, treasury, FP&A, internal controls, cost accounting, etc. We are also able to deal with industry-specific finance nuances e.g., IFRS vs. US GAAP differences and sector-specific compliance (banking, insurance, manufacturing). We are also checking expertise & knowledge when it comes to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero).

We are also able to carry out deeper candidate assessments covering technical skills (e.g., Excel modelling tests, case studies), soft skills critical in finance: attention to detail, ethics, stakeholder communication and of course covering career progression paths so we can look at long-term fit, not just the short term job.

We are also actively engaged in talent communities (LinkedIn groups, associations, meetups) in order to build long-term pipeline, also for niche roles. We are able to engage with passive candidates as well as specialized consultants.

Finally we focus on selling the role and the company using a clear and powerful value proposition focusing on stability, career progressions and professional development opportunities . We also asses cultural fit and ethical alignment which is crucial in this type of roles.

"I highly appreciated the personal commitment of Hans at the Profile Group. The informal character of the cooperation made it easy to quickly get to the point, talk frankly and progress well. Because such searches are always more complex in terms of profile sought and delicacy of process, I see Hans as an excellent partner with the necessary capacity to listen to me as a client, patience, discretion, and tact."

Luuk Zonneveld | Chair of the Board of Directors - EDFI

"Very efficient! My experience with Profile Group is that they really listen to the client, then they proactively look for candidates and follow up very well. "

Christine Beyer | HR Project Manager Benelux & HR Manager Raeren - Hydro Extrusion Raeren S.A.

"Very good relationship with the consultant in charge of our company. Very good understanding of the environment and context of our requirements. Quality of follow-up and support throughout the recruitment process."

Fabrice Travaglianti | DHR - Autosécurité S.A.