Overcome challenges with Green Park

The responsibilities of today’s finance leader have changed dramatically. Already navigating increased regulation, digital transformation, unstable geopolitical climates and turbulent local & global economies, the financial pressures brought by the pandemic have added a further level of complexity to an ever-evolving remit.

The modern Chief Financial Officer must be able to navigate complex markets with multiple disciplinary challenges, while also inspiring confidence as an organisational leader and company figure head. Today, financial leadership is not about just cutting costs or compliancy; it’s far more complex and interesting. They must be both strategic-minded and hands-on, while demonstrating the agility, foresight, and innovation to manage an organisation through change and disruption. 

At Green Park, our expert consultants help organisations overcome challenges and unlock their competitive advantage through high-performing and transformative executive leadership talent. Our unique recruitment and consultative capabilities span the intersecting fields of talent, diversity, and brand reputation. This perfectly positions us a talent partner for organisations wishing to grow and protect investment through highly skilled financial leaders and greater environmental & social governance. 

Changing The Face of Financial Leadership

We have been proactively mapping and championing diverse leadership talent since our inception fifteen years ago. For us, inclusion is institutional, not an add on.

Through our annual Business Leaders Index, first published in 2014, we have tracked the ethnocultural and gender diversity of Chief Financial Officers and senior finance leaders across the FTSE 100, now extending to the FTSE 250. This gives us the industry’s most robust data map of where to find diverse leadership talent, and it shows in the composition of our executive search shortlists.

We pride ourselves on our extensive networks across the finance community and are always searching for new and emerging talent to provide our clients with a fresh outlook. This commitment is underpinned by our inclusive processes and carefully considered briefs, which enable us to attract and engage a broader pool of talent. Our track record of delivering diverse candidate shortlists makes it easier for clients to ensure the composition of their finance and control teams are more representative of their workforce.

Best Team in The Room

Our CFO team have delivered mandates to a global client base including FTSE AIM companies as well as privately owned businesses, private equity funded start-ups and established acquisitions. Coming from a finance background they have lived experience of the pressures facing modern finance leaders, where strategic and operational responsibilities necessitate highly dynamic skill sets. 

Our ability to combine discipline and sector expertise sets us apart. We believe firmly in the principle of “best team in the room”. This means our clients gain access to the insights and experience of specialist consultants relevant to both their role and industry. They also benefit from the expertise of our Diversity, Inclusion, Culture & Ethics Consultancy, who can identify gaps in inclusivity and offering change-driven solutions for the trickiest of assignments.

In addition to our team expertise, our clients gain comfort through our delivery capabilities that involve working closely with organisations in long-term relationships anchored by trust in our data-led approach.

17years

of diverse talent mapping

55+

countries

50+

awards won

1000+

Senior Leaders Trained By Our DICE Consultancy

Proven Track Record

Green Park has a proven track record delivering roles at the highest levels of finance, spanning Private, Public Sector and Not-For-Profit sectors. Additionally, we carry out searches in Taxation, Treasury, Accounting Policy and Advisory, Audit & Compliance, Investor Relations, and Business Management & Partnering functions. Roles placed include:

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Testimonials

"Working with Paul Bullock starts off with a heavy interview, where he basically gains as much insight into your business as possible so he not only selects the correct group of people to interview, but also sells your business to make sure all parties understand the opportunities. Every time I work with Paul he has delivered." 

Jalil Rahman

Chief Commercial Officer, Orla Keily

“Jo Sweetland and her team at Green Park were fantastic during the search and interview process. They provided excellent communication with deep attentiveness and walked me through the process providing keen insights along the way. I felt very supported to ensure a smooth, seamless and professional experience with Jo.” 

Zenia Minwalla

Regional Head of Property @International Schools Partnerships Ltd

From start to finish, Juliet Hardingham and the Executive Search Team at Green Park were exceptional. Juliet took the time to understand the role and our organisation, delivering a strong, diverse shortlist for our Head of Government Relations and External Affairs. Her professionalism, insights, and clear communication confirmed we had chosen the right partner.

James Greenhill

Head of Global Executive Resourcing @Jacobs

David Sayers and the Private & Commercials team have for sure, been one of the best recruiting teams to work with throughout this process. The interviews were scheduled in quick succession, and I was kept in the loop throughout the hiring process. The feedback loop was smooth, and I never felt any hiccups in the process, despite there being an 8-hour time zone difference. Thank you for your support!

Uma Deepak

Senior Finance Business Partner @International Schools Partnership

We worked with Green Park to swiftly hire an interim Head of Operations. Simon Pickerell from the Executive Interim team was outstanding - he quickly understood our needs, delivered a strong and diverse shortlist over the festive period, and supported both us and the candidates throughout. Thanks to Simon, we’ve hired an experienced Head of Operations who’s a great cultural fit. Highly recommend Simon and Green Park.

Rhian Thompson

@Magic Breakfast

"Green Park's proposal had diversity at the heart, rather than just an add on - and this gave us confidence that in working with them we would be partnering with an organisation who held the same values as our own in this area."

Claire Burles

Group People Director | Stage Coach

"Jo Sweetland of Green Park is just the best. She absolutely IS Green Park. Hard working. Super smart and understands a client’s needs. Jo has deep market relationships and superb networks. She sets the benchmark for Search in the recruitment industry. I would never hesitate to recommend Jo Sweetland to anyone. A delight to work with BUT more importantly brings the best results."

Matthew Jeffery

Head of UKI Recruitment | EY

“Working with Green Park made this important and potentially challenging appointment process smooth and easy to navigate. The recruitment professionals that they assigned to the project communicated consistently and articulately with the variety of different stakeholders involved in the process; they were sensitive but did not steer away from being honest about the difficult realities involved in this recruitment campaign which resulted in expectations being expertly managed and trust being embedded. I would highly recommend Green Park for senior executive search campaigns, especially in the culture and creative industry.”

Charlotte Cowan

Head of People & Culture | Shakespeare's Globe