The CFO Partnership

The Power of Togetherness in Recruitment

At Sharp Consultancy, recruitment is about much more than filling job roles. It is about bringing people together, building lasting relationships, and creating opportunities where businesses and individuals can thrive. That's why one of our core values, Togetherness, is at the heart of everything we do. Successful recruitment isn't simply about matching a CV to a job description. It's about understanding people, their ambitions, and the culture of the organisations they will become a part of. That's why we meet with both clients and candidates alike, taking the time to get to know them, understand what they're looking for, and ensure we achieve the perfect match. We work closely with everyone involved to understand what success looks like from both perspectives. By working together, we create stronger matches that benefit businesses, employees, and teams for the long term.Togetherness means investing in relationships For our clients, this means becoming a trusted recruitment partner who understands their business, challenges, and future goals. We don't just recruit for today's vacancy, we help build a team that aligns with your values and ambitions. For our candidates, it means providing honest advice, guidance, and support throughout their career journey. Whether someone is looking for their first opportunity, career progression, or a complete change of direction, we're there every step of the way. The best recruitment decisions happen through collaboration We believe open communication, transparency, and shared goals lead to better hiring decisions. By encouraging honest conversations between employers, candidates, and our recruitment consultants, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. When people work together, better decisions follow. Togetherness doesn't stop once a placement has been made At Sharp Consultancy, we continue to support our clients as their businesses evolve. From workforce planning to recruitment strategy and talent advice, we're committed to building long-term partnerships that grow alongside our clients. Creating Opportunities for People Every placement represents more than a job. It's a new chapter in someone's career, a fresh opportunity for a business, and the beginning of new working relationships. We never lose sight of the impact recruitment has on people's lives. By treating every candidate with respect and every client as a valued partner, we create experiences built on trust, professionalism, and mutual success. Togetherness is more than one of our values, it’s how we work every day It's reflected in every conversation, every recommendation, and every successful placement we make. We believe recruitment works best when it's built on collaboration, trust, and genuine relationships. At Sharp Consultancy, we're proud to bring people together, helping businesses find exceptional talent while supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

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The CFO Partnership: Top-tier Financial Leadership Recruitment in Yorkshire

The CFO Partnership is an elite practice in the identification and appointment of Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, Heads of Finance and Non-Executive Directors across all commercial and industry sectors from SME to PLC throughout Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

Why partner with us?

It’s all we do

Finance is our forte: we’re not only aligned with Yorkshire’s largest independent company committed only to accountancy and financial recruitment, but our Managing Partner is also both an ACA and was a highly successful FD in industry.

Integrity is a core value

Unlike some firms in this market, we’re not old-school recruiters who recycle the same candidates repeatedly. The CFO Partnership carefully manages its client base to minimise conflicts of interest and maximise our outreach potential.

Our research is pinpoint

We always find the best CFO/FD candidates, often rare individuals not actively job seeking, who are exclusive to us—and to you. How? It’s not just smoke and mirrors; it’s about structure, subtlety, and transparency, driven by our dedicated professional research.

The partners

Our Partners take personal accountability for a strong brief, smooth process and superior result. You’ll be dealing with not only a recruitment expert but also a positive advocate for your company and a likeable individual that’s easy to deal with.

Our powerful network

We’ve been recruiting Finance Directors since 1992, day in and day out, building and refining our network in your region. No other independent recruitment company in the UK can remotely compete with this depth of sector experience in Yorkshire.

Innovation is our game

We leverage cutting-edge recruitment strategies and industry insights to redefine excellence in finance leadership recruitment, ensuring access to the most innovative and effective solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Post Acceptance Management

The post-acceptance period is a key part of our process. We’ll stay in regular contact with your new employee, offering advice and information to ensure a positive conclusion. There will also be two reviews for both parties, usually after the first and fourth months of employment.

Superior identification

Using advanced tools, we provide precise market mapping across Yorkshire (and the UK), giving the search and shortlist formation clear direction. We also offer full disclosure of target companies and qualifying individuals, allowing you to share your insights and adjust the search as needed. Many clients find our research to be intrinsically valuable.

The Appointment Stipulation

Our analysis and reporting will be forensic, commercial, and shrewd. During the briefing stage, we’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of your business, the role, and the candidates we’ll target. We also provide guidance on market conditions, reputation management, role marketing, and remuneration. All this will be detailed in our Stipulation document, an authoritative brochure for clients and candidates.

Our Seal of Excellence

We would be happy to attend your interviews with the recommended candidates. This commitment not only shows our dedication to earning your trust but also reflects our confidence in the quality of the upcoming interviews.

Formal Referencing

The CFO Partnership happily obtains formal references for the successful candidates on your behalf. In fact, we often uncover more information, and many clients find our involvement enlightening.

The Smooth Landing

Our role is to anticipate issues, manage expectations, minimise counter offers, and achieve successful outcomes—and that’s exactly what we do. We also excel in discussing expectations around working patterns and compensation, including salaries, bonuses, equity participation, and LTIPs. Our approach is subtle, sensitive, and influential, leading to successful conclusions.

Our elite approach

Discover the secrets behind the innovative strategies and methodologies that distinguish top performers, revealing the unique principles and practices that drive excellence and set them apart from the competition.

Download our Service Overview to find out more!

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Recent Appointments.

Sewtec Automation

Financial Director

Michael Ball assisted Sewtec Automation with the appointment of a Financial Director

With his innovative approach and extensive industry experience, Michael was perfectly positioned to assist in this Private Equity Backed company's search for a Financial Director.

Endless LLP

Lee Sweeney helps Endless LLP with the appointment of over 10 employees to their investment and portfolio teams.

Lee used his expert industry knowledge and expertise to successfully places more than 10 candidate's with Endless LLP making a significant impact to their investment and portfolio teams.

Meet the team.