Principal Recruitment Consultant - Interim Finance & Accounting

Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant - Interim Finance and Accounting
London

A true work from home structure for 2021, unlimited annual leave, a market-leading ZERO threshold commission scheme, and a role in Cobalt's established and high performing Finance and Accounting team with leadership and management opportunities in the short to medium term.

If you are seeking a role in a dynamic, forward-thinking team which has continued to perform excellently throughout COVID with further growth planned in the next 12 months, please continue reading.

The Company

Cobalt is the leading international professional recruitment provider to the Construction and Real Estate Sectors. We recruit professionals within all professional disciplines within the built environment from our 10 global offices for clients ranging from large corporate organisations to niche entrepreneurial entities.

We recruit at all levels of seniority via search and contingency methods. Our clients include developers, constructors, private practices, fund managers, banks, property companies, opportunity funds, private equity firms, corporates, retailers and public sector bodies.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant for our Interim Finance and Accounting desk, to work within a 360° role with an established client list.

This desk is one of the top 3 performing desks over the last 2 years within the business and focuses on placing interim and contract individuals that specialise in Qualified and Part Qualified Finance and Accounting roles across an both an established and growing client base.

The Finance team has been established over 15 years and was the highest performing team within the business last year, and you will be working in a stable team with a proven track record of high performance.

A true Consultant is one who can consistently undertake all the following responsibilities:

Business Development, NFI & Business Plan Ownership

Understand a specialist market thoroughly and generate personal NFI from candidate and client management in a 360-degree role. Have a full understanding of the scope and range of services offered by the broader team and business and be able to cross-sell effectively. Understand and contribute to the team's business plan. Be aware of the full competitor, client and candidate landscape.

Account Management

Act as an account manager for clients, ensuring that all Cobalt locations, teams and disciplines are involved in order to maximise revenue whilst providing a first-class service.

Terms of Business

Agree and establish commercially viable terms of business with new clients and understand and take ownership of interim processes.

What Cobalt Can Offer You

We understand that that the best recruiters require the right balance of opportunity, personal development, support, operating environment and financial reward and provide the following:

• A clear path for career development and personal growth, either within an independent billing role or a team leader position.

• Outstanding internal and external training and mentoring within a values-based culture.

• An outstanding and uncapped commission scheme that rewards success.

• A competitive salary and an attractive range of incentives and benefits (including unlimited annual leave).

• Cutting edge technology, marketing and finance functions.

• A true WFH policy and a forward-thinking environment.

• A wide variety of incentives, competitions and awards that recognise financial, leadership and values-based achievements.

The successful applicant

• Will have values aligned with those that make up the 'Cobalt Blueprint': Responsibility, Integrity, Quality and Delivery.

• Will possess a strong track record of success within the interim/temporary/contract market

• Proven knowledge in placing interim finance professionals at Senior levels

• Will be outgoing and confident.

• Will be ambitious and driven by career development.

• Will be financially motivated.

• Will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Team / Environment

Hardworking, highly motivated, high performing people who all share the same values, drive and passion to succeed typify the Cobalt business. A healthy and flexible work/life balance is promoted within the company, and hard work is rewarded with a leading bonus structure, rewards and genuine career development opportunities.

If this opportunity is something you think may be of interest to you or matches your skill-set, please apply online with an up-to-date CV.

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