Job Title Principal Researcher CFO Practice London Odgers Berndtson Executive Search

About the role

Principal Researcher CFO Practice London

Our CFO & Financial Management Practice is an established leader in appointing Financial Directors and CFOs across all sectors in both public and private businesses. We excel at Board-level appointments and have a strong network to provide expert advice to the broader financial community. We also recruit Global Controllers.

We handle complex CFO appointments for clients ranging from Government, Regulators, Royal Families, FTSE 100 companies, to small cap businesses, Private Equity/Venture Capital, and not-for-profit organizations.

Our goal is to understand our clients and support future financial leaders. We pride ourselves on customer service, advice, diversity, professionalism, and honesty.

About the role

We seek a Principal Researcher to join our team. CFO-specific experience is not required; however, research experience in executive search and a desire to learn more about our field are essential.

This role is ideally based in (or near) London, with a preference for spending three days in the office each week.

Applications

Interested candidates should contact Frances Carter, Sam Boon, Petrina Jackson, or Mark Freebairn confidentially.

About you

Candidates should have strong research and process management skills, with the ability to liaise with candidates and clients across various disciplines. Key attributes include excellent communication, meticulous documentation, transparency, and the ability to work efficiently.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Interest in business with the ability to engage senior stakeholders from board to C-Suite.
• An appreciation for the CFO role in business growth and development.
• Capability to deliver top-tier research and become a trusted advisor.
• Ability to provide insights on the CFO function across industries.
• Proactive management of project timelines and expectations, emphasizing communication.
• Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative, flat organizational structure.
• Curiosity, creative thinking, and practical judgment.