Inspiring the Next Generation of CFOs: Insights from Sharp Consultancy at Deloitte’s Leadership Event

​Last Thursday 6th February Sharp Consultancy were kindly invited by Andrew Ward and James Izzard of Deloitte in Leeds to attend their Next Generation CFO Programme as Guest Speakers and to present on The Journey to Becoming a CFO – The Recruiter’s Perspective. ​Michael Ball and Lee Sweeney, both Partners in Sharp Consultancy’s, The CFO Partnership undertook the wonderful task. ​We asked Mike for his thoughts:"It was a wonderful experience presenting to some of the most inspirational Financial Controllers and Financial Directors in the region. The ambitious group of delegates will surely populate the board rooms of many of Yorkshire’s and the UK’s finest businesses in years to come and it was a privilege for Lee and I to share our experiences of what is needed to transition in to a first class CFO. Thank you, Andrew Ward and James Izzard, for the kind invitation"​Lee added:​​"As recruiters, there is often a misconception that conducting an executive search for a client is the sum total of our service offering. The reality is quite the contrary at Sharp Consultancy and The CFO Partnership. Working with individuals to support and advise them through their career journey is one of the most satisfying aspects of our roles. I would invite anyone currently on that path to contact us if they would like any further support"​The journey to becoming a CFO is one that requires dedication, strategic career moves, and continuous development. Events like the Next Generation CFO Programme provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring finance leaders to gain insights, build networks, and refine their approach to leadership. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, those who embrace learning and adaptability will be best positioned for success. ​Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.

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THE JOB HUNTING TIPS EVERYBODY NEEDS TO KNOW

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Even when candidates are high demand, landing your ideal new job is still a daunting challenge. Thorough research and planning are fundamental to success, but it is often the small details and lesser-known hints and tips that will give you the edge over the competition.

Select your opportunities

Strike that tricky balance between applying for suitable opportunities that you are genuinely interested and going for several different (yet relevant) roles at the same time. Many vacancies will attract a high number of applications, but the more opportunities that you apply for, the more chance you are giving yourself to hone your job-hunting skills.

Tailor your CV

No two roles are exactly the same so it stands to reason that your CV should be different for each vacancy that you apply for. Making small changes and improvements to tailor your CV to each opportunity is one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of standing out from the crowd.

Make connections

Job websites are a key part of any candidate’s search, but a great option is to connect with specialist recruiters in your particular field and geographic area via LinkedIn – many post jobs and opportunities to their networks first which can give you a real head-start on the competition and allow you to reach out and make contact which can often pay dividends.

Give us a call

And speaking of which, sometimes a good old fashioned phone call really does the trick! It’s a great way to build a rapport with a recruiter and will give you the opportunity to sell yourself, your skills and experience and enable a good consultant to have you front of mind with a suitable opportunity comes up.

Sharp Consultancy specialises in the recruitment of temporary, interim and permanent finance and accountancy professionals. With offices in Leeds and Sheffield our highly experienced team of consultants recruit for positions throughout Yorkshire and beyond. CONTACT US today to find out more.