Our Work
Regional Finance Director
The Client
Our client is a multinational corporate services provider, delivering expert financial, administrative, and governance solutions to businesses worldwide. With operations spanning over 45 jurisdictions, they support global corporations, investment managers, and private clients in navigating international expansion, regulatory compliance, and financial complexities.
The Challenge
As the company expanded its U.S. presence, they required a Regional Director of Finance to serve as the U.S. Country Lead, overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate needed:
– Multinational experience in financial leadership within corporate services or fund administration.
– A strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive profitability and efficiency.
– Regulatory expertise to navigate the complexities of financial reporting and governance.
– Leadership capabilities to oversee and scale finance operations in a highly competitive market.
– Given the niche skill set required, identifying the right leader in a tight talent market posed a significant challenge.
Our Approach
Phoenix Search executed a comprehensive executive search strategy, leveraging our deep industry expertise and extensive global network to secure the ideal candidate. Our process included:
– Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence – Conducted a targeted market analysis to identify top finance leaders across corporate services, fund administration, and adjacent industries.
– Strategic Talent Engagement – Reached out to senior finance professionals with the requisite industry, regulatory, and leadership experience, ensuring alignment with the client’s needs.
– Curated Shortlist & Candidate Assessment – Developed a highly refined shortlist, evaluating candidates based on technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and commercial acumen.
– Psychometric & Leadership Evaluations – Utilized behavioral assessments and leadership profiling to assess strategic thinking, adaptability, and cultural fit.
– Seamless Interview & Selection Process – Managed the full hiring cycle, from initial engagement to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition for both the client and the new hire.
Results
Successful placement of a highly experienced Regional Director of Finance, securing a strategic finance leader for U.S. operations.
Strengthened market presence, ensuring local financial leadership aligned with global business objectives.
Accelerated hiring timeline, securing a top-tier candidate in a competitive market.
Improved financial oversight and operational efficiencies, with the new leader driving enhanced P&L management, compliance, and governance.
Our executive search expertise in corporate services and financial leadership ensured access to top-tier talent. With a consultative, intelligence-driven approach, we delivered a transformational hire, positioning our client for sustained success in the U.S. market.
Looking for senior finance leaders to drive your corporate services business forward? Contact Phoenix Search today to discuss how we can support your leadership hiring needs.
