STOIX V | CFOs under pressure in the face of sustainability issues | Strategies for hiring better ??

As summer marches on, we're still seeing great momentum in our space. With new searches signed and successful placements made, we're continuously engaging with exceptional finance talent eager to explore opportunities, both interim and permanent. If you're looking for your next opportunity be sure to check out the roles we're hiring for. If you're planning to expand your finance leadership team over the next quarter, get in touch with one of our consultants here.

In other news, the STOIX team is growing! We are keen to hear from any of our readers about the best recruiters they have worked with as a recommendation. Please feel free to reply to this email or send a message to our founders, Rory or Neil.

Finally, we're bringing bite-size sections of thought leadership, professional advice, market insight and a great opportunity in this month's STOIX V.

Let's dive in??

I. A quote to inspire

“If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius

II. A piece of good advice

?? What can the recruitment sector do better?

Listen to Mitesh Velani answering this question from the C-suite point of view. If you like this soundbite, listen to the full episode where Mitesh discusses his journey from CFO to CEO.?

??Listen to the full episode

III. A glimpse of the market

????Increasing pressure: sustainability to become a major focus of CFOs over the next 5 years

The role of ESG has become central to CFOs, with over 90% of finance chiefs acknowledging its importance in the next five years, according to Accenture.

CFOs are under significant pressure from various stakeholders, especially regulators and board members, to enhance their sustainability efforts. This pressure presents opportunities for leveraging new technologies to improve ESG data collection, quality, and integration, and for enhancing strategic decision-making through advanced analytics.

However, talent development is crucial; companies need to cultivate ESG skills within finance teams and finance expertise within sustainability teams to excel in ESG initiatives.?

??Read the article

IV. A snippet of thought leadership

?? What to look for in search consultants according to Rory McDermott, Co-founder at STOIX

"Top 3 attributes I look for when hiring great search delivery consultants.. please note, money motivation is NOT included.. do you agree?

1. Relationship builder - Supports candidates and clients with advice, guidance and research despite no obvious benefit. Takes a genuine interest in the people (candidates and clients) they work with including their challenges and seeks to solve them.

2. Delivery Focused - Has a passion to work as a trusted partner with their client. To help them secure the right person not only fulfil the role but also allow both candidate and hiring manager to elevate themselves and the team. Seeks to find people who positively add to the culture.

3. Judgement (of others) - Picks up on the nuances in conversation and face-to-face interactions. Uses this information to probe further when needed and to make decisions quickly if it's not a good fit."

Do you look out for these qualities when you choose a search partner to help you build your teams?

V. An opportunity to seize

?? Do you thrive in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of SaaS? Are you a financial leader with a proven track record of maximising return on investment (ROI) and scaling businesses through strategic financial leadership?

STOIX is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing PE-backed, SaaS business on a mission to disrupt the industry. We're searching for a passionate and experienced CFO to join their executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future success.

?? Apply here

If you're looking for other permanent or interim roles in finance or transformation, keep an eye on our opportunities here .

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