The Challenge
Replacing yourself is never easy. Steve needed someone who could maintain performance across both businesses without slowing down progress. The ideal candidate would have to:
- Operate across two distinct companies while managing shared financial leadership
- Balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Inherit existing systems with minimal disruption
- Integrate with teams that were already well-established and functioning smoothly
- Show the right energy, leadership style, and cultural alignment
Our Approach
Artemis Clarke took the time to understand the specific requirements of the role and the personalities involved in both businesses. This clarity shaped every stage of the recruitment process.
Our approach focused on:
- Shortlisting candidates with experience in multi-entity environments
- Prioritising leadership style and personality fit alongside technical expertise
- Supporting a structured and collaborative handover between Steve and the successful candidate
- Using our Finance Leadership Evaluation Framework to go beyond the CV and assess decision-making, communication, and problem-solving under pressure
Every candidate submitted was pre-qualified to ensure they could meet the expectations of both Steve and the wider business teams.
The Result
Steve successfully hired a permanent Finance Director who stepped confidently into the role. With a clear understanding of the businesses’ needs and a handover period that allowed for continuity, the transition was seamless.
- The new FD integrated quickly across both teams
- Key systems and reporting continued without disruption
- Steve was able to step away knowing the businesses were in safe hands