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The Global Finance Recruitment Experts for Creative, Media and Tech Companies
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ABOUT US
SEARCHER Finance is a specialist resourcing solution for Creative, Media and Tech Companies.
Our consultants have extensive experience of securing the very best Accounting & Finance talent at all levels of seniority up to C Suite & Executive hires.
We provide Permanent, Contract, Freelance and Project based talent.
why searcher?
SEARCHER has over 15 years experience in recruiting finance staff into many of the world’s best known Media & Marketing Services Companies. We are renowned for our extensive networks and have long standing relationships with the majority of clients and candidates within these industries.
With our transparent approach and unparalleled industry knowledge we can be more reactive than our competitors when identifying the best talent in the market.
If you are looking for a candid conversation regarding your career or resourcing plans, please contact a SEARCHER consultant today.
Executive search
Candidate Networks
International Reach
SPECIALIST SERVICE OFFERING
- Executive Search
- Corporate & Technical Finance
- Commercial Finance
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Transactional Finance, Clerks & SSC
- Systems Accountants
- HR, IT & Business Support
- Chartered Practise & Bookkepers
- Outsourced Finance & CFOs
- Payroll Providers
- ERP Consultants & Providers
- Outsourced HR & Talent Specialists
- Marketing Compliance Specialists
Permanent, Contract, Freelance and Project.
PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS
SEARCHER is a true business partner. They are open and honest and only send through candidates that fit the brief. Over the past 15 years SEARCHER has helped us to develop a brilliant finance team with some star recruits.
Greg Walley
Head of Finance M&C Saatchi, Australia & New Zealand
I first met SEARCHER through a fellow United States based agency CFO when contemplating a return to Australia. They introduced me to an amazing network of industry leaders, CEOs, CFOs, COOs and entrepreneurs. So if you are looking for an impressive partner for your agency finance search – a business with an extensive network, global reach, and a deep understanding of your business – then look no further than SEARCHER.
Campbell Stuart
Global CFO Special Group
– Wieden+Kennedy, New York
– Omnicom Group, New York
– PWC, New York & Sydney
SEARCHER is one of the first names to come to mind when considering recruiting for the media finance sector. Having placed many candidates through SEARCHER and also having been fortunate enough to be placed by them, when I relocated to Sydney, I know how relentlessly determined they are to find the best solution for both client and candidate.
Daniel Tedesco
CFO EMEA, Initiative, London
– Mediabrands Australia
– PHD Austrlia
SEARCHER partnered with me to find my first role in the Marketing Service sector without industy experience. They fought for me with hiring managers, knowing my skill set and ambition. I am a CFO in that target industry and have been a client of SEARCHER for several years.
No one knows the finance talent pool and client needs like SEARCHER. I only trust them with the brief.
Wade Milne
Global CFO Buck, California
– R/GA LA & West Coast
– Jack Morton, Australia
SEARCHER is always a pleasure to work with and sets a very high standard for marketing finance recruitment. They always go over and beyond to really understand the intricacies of the roles they are placing and are tireless in sourcing the perfect candidate. Their extensive network of talent means those candidates have sometimes come from outside of Australia! We would highly recommend SEARCHER to anyone recruiting in this space.
Dale Garvie
MD APAC, FirmDecisions
– Publicis Media
– Dentsu Aegis Network
SEARCHER was a cultural fit for our agency – having the right dose of hustle, humility and heart. They represented us perfectly through the recruitment process and delivered the perfect candidate…fast!
Justin Kabbani
Co-founder & MD, Hardhat, Australia
In my experience, SEARCHER are the best in the recruitment business. They were tenacious in securing the right role (and negotiating the optimal package) for me when I relocated from London to Perth. I have referred candidates to them and they deliver each time.
Courtney Mitchell
FD, Marketforce, Perth
– OMD WA
– IPG EMEA
SEARCHER is one of the most experienced finance recruiters operating in the Australian media market.
They know the industry and talent. I would recommend them to both employers and candidates.
Hugh Murnane
CFO/ COO, OMG Australia
– WPP
– IPG
I first met SEARCHER as a candidate. I was looking for my first move out of the big four about 15 years ago. Since then they have helped me with multiple finance hires across several leading Advertising, Media and Digital businesses. In my view they are the best networked recruiter in the industry and have their finger on the pulse with the best candidates in the market. I value their advice, perspective and straight-up approach to business dealings.
James Tarrant
Head of Finance, Cartology
– J Walter Thompson, Sydney
– Weber Shandwick, Australia
There’s no one that comes close to SEARCHERs intimate knowledge in this industry when it comes to hiring for my teams.
SEARCHER placed me recently and even though the journey spanned a year, it was a goldilocks experience – the contact, support and advice were just right.
Darren Lauese
CFO TBWA, New Zealand
– Colenso BBDO, Auckland
– FCB New Zealand
Having been on both sides of the recruitment process with SEARCHER, I can’t recommend them highly enough. They are well connected, understand the industry as well as the different finance roles and the company needs. SEARCHER is diligent and keeps you well informed throughout the whole process and follows up afterwards.
Jo Ward
CFO Thinkerbell, Australia
– The Health Hive Group, UK
SEARCHER has the vigor in reaching forward to that extra mile. I continue to compliment him on his work & happily recount his service in finding an attractive placement for me in the competitive India Market.
Manosh Mukherjee
CFO Weber Shandwick, India
– TBWA India, Sydney
– Bates, India
SEARCHER continues to be my go-to for finance candidates across the media and marketing industry. They source high quality finance candidates that make exceptional contributions over many years.
SEARCHER took the time to understand the type of person we were looking for – from a technical, commercial and cultural perspective – and only put forward candidates that he knew would be right.
Brendan York
CFO, Enero Group
2006 – 2021
– KPMG
SEARCHER is the best in the business. I’ve been using them for the past seven years and they have always found me top quality candidates, quickly. SEARCHER is very well connected in the Auckland market and seems to know everyone in the world of Advertising/Media finance. I highly recommend them.
Richard Schloeffel
CFO Clemenger BBDO Aus
– FD Colenso BBDO, NZ
– Universal Music, UK
SEARCHER is an engaging and passionate recruiter with an excellent understanding of the media + creative agency landscape. Highly recommended!
Simon Halfide
CFO, CarAdvice.com
– Dentsu Media
– BMF
SEARCHER are exceptional, brilliant at their craft and a pleasure to work with. A true partnership with fantastic results.
John Rizoski
CFO MullenLowe, Australia
– Clemenger BBDO
– OMD & PHD
SEARCHER has a very good knowledge of the candidates in the media and marketing industry. I would highly recommend.
Lakun Agrawal
CFO Wavemaker ANZ
– WhiteGrey
– Maxus (APAC)
SEARCHER are a true specialists, recruiting within the finance function of the advertising industry. They take their time to understand the requirements of candidates and employers alike. The quality of candidates provided by SEARCHER is helping us build a stronger set of agencies across Australia and New Zealand.
Adrian Paul
COO TBWA Australia & New Zealand
SEARCHER has placed numerous finance staff with Clemenger Group Australia & New Zealand over the past 10 years and I have personally engaged them for senior finance hires in Brisbane and Perth. They know the market and understand the importance of cultural fit for our business. I would recommend SEARCHER to any hiring manager in the industry.
Jonathan Isaacs
CFO Clemenger Group Ltd
Having worked with SEARCHER as both a client and a candidate, I can attest that no one else knows the market as well as them when it comes to recruiting for Finance roles in the Advertising industry. Their unique knowledge and can-do attitude has always produced results. I would not hesitate to recommend SEARCHER to any prospective client.
Matthew Braid
MD FirmDecisions, ANZ
– Ikon
– Foundation
SEARCHER introduced me to Clemenger Brisbane and has connections all over Australia and New Zealand. They get the culture of Advertising and can find those niche finance candidate with a voice. They know where these people are!
Melissa Hill
Partner & COO at Shine
– Y&R Group, Auckland
– Clemenger, Brisbane
– Leo Burnett, Sydney
SEARCHER has been a sole recruiter for OMG New Zealand for the past few years. They understand the brief and consistently introduce high quality employees to our organisation. The roles ranging from transactional Account Payable up to Senior Management Accountant level. SEARCHER is a delight to work with and always willing to go extra mile. They are a highly recommended recruitment partner and we can’t ask for more!
Ching Yeo/ Kelly Pham
FD OMG, New Zealand
FM OMG, New Zealand
SEARCHER is well connected in the advertising and media industry and have been able to provide us with a great range of candidates in the various hires we have made through them. Their style is open, direct and professional.
Vanessa Andrews
Commercial Director, WPPAUNZ
SEARCHER introduced me to Publicis when I arrived in Australia and more recently to M&C Saatchi.
Not only does SEARCHER have an exceptional network of talent, but they have a unique ability to understand a client’s requirements from a technical and cultural perspective.
Their success record in helping me build exceptional finance teams is truly unmatched.
Jennifer Butler
Head of Finance, M&C Saatchi
– Hogarth
– TBWA
– Publicis
SEARCHER are always professional and take time out to understand the brief. They give good practical advice and quality candidate options.
Puvanan Thuraisamy
CFO, Publicis Communication ANZ
I have known SEARCHER for over 15 years. They have both placed me in roles and placed many roles for me. Their contacts within the industry are vast and you can always rely on them to find the right candidates for junior and senior roles. I highly recommend SEARCHER in the finance recruitment space.
Nicole Solly
MD, Lolly Jar Accountancy
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Please contact a SEARCHER consultant for a confidential discussion.
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