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CFOs / FDs are now expected to be a true
‘right-hand’ /
partner to the CEO and board.
Gone are the days that the role of CFO / FD mainly focused on finance, accounting and reporting. They now work alongside the CEO, helping lead and enact the business strategy.
Financial Officers / CFOs with strong operations and general management skills combined with the ability to develop the finance team are highly sought-after individuals.
Strategic Financial Leadership That Drives Growth
At Wyman Bain, we specialise in identifying and appointing exceptional Chief Financial Officers and senior finance leaders who bring strategic insight, commercial acumen, and strong governance to the organisations they serve.
In today’s complex business environment, the CFO is no longer just a financial guardian, they are a strategic partner to the CEO, shaping direction, driving transformation, and enabling sustainable growth. Whether you are a PE-backed business seeking a growth-oriented finance leader, a listed company navigating market pressures, or a privately held firm preparing for succession, we provide access to proven, trusted financial executives who deliver results.
Our Expertise
Our dedicated Financial Leadership Practice conducts searches for roles including:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Finance Director / Group Finance Director
- Financial Controller / Head of Finance
- Divisional / Regional CFO
- VP Finance and Corporate Development
We have successfully partnered with organisations across multiple sectors, including technology, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, professional services, and private equity portfolio companies.
Our Search Approach
Every CFO search begins with a detailed understanding of your business goals, ownership structure, and the financial and operational challenges you face.
We take a hands-on, research-driven approach:
- Market Mapping: Identifying exceptional financial leaders with proven track records across your sector and adjacent markets.
- Assessment: Evaluating not only financial competence, but also leadership capability, stakeholder management, and strategic vision.
- Cultural Alignment: Ensuring the selected executive complements your organisation’s values and leadership dynamics.
- Confidentiality: Managing every stage of the process discreetly, safeguarding both client and candidate reputation.
Our consultants maintain long-standing relationships with senior finance professionals globally — enabling rapid access to both active and passive talent.
The Best CFOs For Your Needs
With a growing number of companies claiming to provide executive search | headhunting services, we have remained true to our principles of providing a full-service provision to clients and thus provide the very best of what the industry has to offer. Having provided headhunting from Bristol and London for national and international clients we have developed a well-known reputation for the services we provide.
What Sets Us Apart?
We bring deep market insight and a trusted advisory approach to every engagement.
Our team has decades of combined experience recruiting CFOs and senior finance officers for complex, fast-changing organisations.
We pride ourselves on:
- Partner-led search execution — no delegation of critical work
- Precision, transparency, and professionalism throughout
- A proven record of long-term placements and client retention
When you partner with Wyman Bain, you gain more than a recruitment service, you gain a strategic ally in leadership.
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