Finance

Finance

Finance leadership and specialist hires for private-equity-backed growth.

From CFO appointments to specialist FP&A, treasury and financial control, we secure the finance talent investor-backed businesses depend on, permanent and interim, across European portfolios. We work directly with investors and portfolio leadership teams, mandate by mandate

Finance leadership and specialist hires for private-equity-backed growth.

Key Appointments

We deliver across the full finance function: from the leadership that sets direction to the specialists who run control, planning and treasury.

Finance Leadership

Chief Financial Officer

Group CFO

Finance Director

Interim CFO

Head of Finance

Control, Reporting & Treasury

Group Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Head of Financial Reporting

Head of Tax

Head of Treasury

Strategic Finance

Head of FP&A

Commercial Finance Director

Head of Business Control

Corporate Development Director

M&A Director

Our Approach

1. Brief Definition

Every mandate begins with a clear definition of the role and operating context. We work closely with investors and portfolio leadership teams to understand the objectives of the hire, the stage of the portfolio company and the capability required for success. This often includes financial control requirements, reporting expectations, investor interaction and the maturity of the finance function.

Finance hiring process, step 1. Brief definition: aligning on the role and ideal candidate profile
2. Market Mapping

We identify the full landscape of relevant finance talent across the market. This combines long standing relationships within our network with structured research supported by modern talent intelligence tools, ensuring access to experienced finance professionals operating in comparable investor backed environments.

Finance hiring process, step 2. Market mapping: identifying target candidates across the market
3. Candidate Evaluation

Candidates are assessed against the defined brief to ensure close alignment with the mandate. Evaluation considers technical depth across areas such as financial control, planning, capital management and investor reporting, alongside experience operating in fast moving portfolio environments where pace and accountability are high.

Finance hiring process, step 3. Candidate evaluation: assessing shortlisted candidates
4. Shortlist Delivery

We present a focused shortlist with clear rationale for each candidate. Profiles outline relevant experience, strengths and alignment with the brief, allowing investors and portfolio leadership teams to quickly assess fit while we coordinate interviews and manage communication throughout the process.

Finance hiring process, step 4. Shortlist delivery: presenting the final candidate shortlist
5. Offer Management and Onboarding

We support the final stages of the process through offer negotiation, acceptance and onboarding. This includes advising on compensation structure, managing discussions with candidates and maintaining close communication with both parties to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Finance hiring process, step 5. Offer management and onboarding: closing the hire and supporting the start

Employer Branding

For portfolio companies competing for highly sought after engineers, product leaders and data specialists, employer positioning and leadership narrative can play a significant role in attracting the right candidates.

Reign also supports portfolio companies with employer branding to strengthen how leadership opportunities are presented to the market.

Finance

"Reign quickly developed a clear understanding of the finance capability required across our portfolio, translating this into a highly relevant and precisely aligned shortlist delivered within a matter of weeks."

Managing Partner

European Private Equity Firm

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Other Practices

Transformation

Commercial

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