Employment trends in 2010 - what to expect in 2011?

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2010 has in fact been another strong year for Morgan Consultancy, reflecting the fact that although business conditions have remained tough, there have also been some great opportunities for entrepreneurial finance directors who have proven that their skills and expertise have never been more in demand. In turn, we have worked closely with an increasing number of both private and listed companies who have recognised the vital contribution of strong financial leadership.

In the wider market, the majority of companies have continued to shed finance staff and thus reduced the size of their finance functions. But for many companies this has not necessarily been a bad thing, having learned the lessons during this recession to operate more efficiently and flexibly. This has typically meant relying on fewer but higher calibre and better trained people.

There has also been an increased trend of interim managers with specific skills and experience being parachuted into companies to deliver key projects and business solutions. We have also experienced an increased demand for entrepreneurial finance directors as management buy-in candidates to turn around distressed businesses and be rewarded hopefully with a profitable stake in the company’s future prosperity.

I sense a renewed confidence and appetite amongst good progressive companies, of all sizes and stages in their development, to achieve growth and exploit new market opportunities; the entrepreneurial finance director will be a key player in this process.

Martin Morgan
Managing Director
Morgan Consultancy

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"Morgan Financial Search consistently go the extra mile to ensure Kellogg's achieve a positive recruitment solution. Their genuine interest to understand our culture, providing a consultative approach combined with an added personal touch, is what distinguishes the quality of their professional recruitment service." John Gregory, Kellogg's - European Financial Services Director

"...I have worked with Morgan Financial Search over many years and they consistently stand out from the crowd in terms of their professionalism and consultative approach which demonstrates a genuine interest to ensure the best possible recruitment solution..." Andy Alker, UCI - Group Finance Director

“... Morgan Financial Search consistently show the high level of professionalism that I have come to expect. By managing the liaison between myself and Personnel and providing high quality accountants who have been appropriate for the roles...” David Hare, Umbro Plc - Group Financial Controller

"...I have worked with Morgan Financial Search in various organisations dating back to the early nineties. In that time I have recruited a significant number of finance managers and due to very effective screening all those recruitments have been a success. I would recommend Morgan Consultancy to anybody who is looking for a proper recruitment consultancy, rather than a curriculum vitae library..." Ken Savage, Chairman - Perry Group

We have worked with Morgan Financial Search over the last 20 years and keep going back for the key recruitments. They do the necessary due diligence on both the employer and the prospective candidates to ensure the best fit for each role, and have consistently delivered results that others do not match. Simon Oliver - UK Finance Director

I was strongly recommended to Morgan Financial Search by our PE Investors in our search process to recruit a first class CFO to support our significant strategic growth plans. Martin and his team went the extra mile in ensuring we attracted the ideal candidate – from taking a clear thorough brief to understand our needs from the outset, through to assembling an excellent targeted short-list of candidates and proactively liaising on providing feedback and taking references to ensure a seamless successful outcome.

Bobby Thandi - Founder and CEO

I have worked with Martin and his team at Morgan Financial Search for many years to support with hiring senior Finance professionals, including several new key senior roles for me recently at Appreciate Group. They can always be relied upon to deliver a quality and bespoke professional service, and consistently deliver high calibre candidates which fit role requirements.

Tim Clancy - Chief Financial Officer

I have worked with Morgan Financial Search on multiple assignments. In my experience, they are highly professional and take the time to understand both our needs and those of our clients. They have a first class network which allows them deliver high calibre candidates quickly and efficiently. I would happily strongly recommend and endorse Morgan Financial Search to our clients and the wider business community.

Gordon Lane - Managing Director

Employment trends in 2010 - what to expect in 2011?

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