Our People

With over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment sector, David started out as a Financial Recruiter, working his way up from MD through to CEO. David set up Finatal wanting to build a great business only this time better than the first.

Katie is an experienced and commercial board director and business advisor with over 18 years’ experience working with and investing in mid-market businesses. Katie's executive career was in private equity, most recently as a Partner and Head of Portfolio at August Equity LLP. Katie has experience accross a range of sectors, with a focus on service-oriented businesses in regulated markets. She has a track record of delivering shareholder returns and helps entrepreneurs and investors maximise long-term value.
 

With over 18 years’ of private equity recruitment, Paul has a large network of CFOs from whom he gets respect and huge loyalty. He will not give up a search until he gets the right result for them. Paul oversees all consultants in addition to driving our strategy for PE clients.

With over 9 years’ of experience in recruitment, Mark joined Finatal in its infancy. He was promoted to lead the Interim business and has subsequently become Managing Director leading on our interim department and permanent finance teams. Mark continues to build an enviable network across private capital and is highly regarded across the market.

With over five years’ recruitment experience in the private equity sector, Jack joined Finatal in 2017 and has since become Director for the interim management practice, interim finance practice and CFO practice. In this short time, he has built an enviable track record and extensive network across private capital. Finatal’s interim offering was recently credited as a Gold Service Provider by the Institute of Interim Management. Jack was also highlighted as a leading consultant by the Institute of Interim Management in 2022.

Charlie spent the past ten years building an expansive network and reputation focusing on hiring investment, portfolio, and fundraising professionals. Charlie joined Finatal in 2020 and leads the Finatal Private Capital division.

With over 10 years’ international recruitment experience, Simon joined Finatal as a Director to expand and strengthen our Pan-European practice. He has extensive experience building out teams over multiple jurisdictions, bringing a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to the business.

Ishtah has 4 years’ recruitment experience across private capital. She graduated in Modern Languages and International Relations and utilises her skillset to build her international network, placing finance professionals across the globe. Ishtah is a trusted advisor to her clients and is known for her consultative manner with her loyal candidates.

Jamie has over 10 years’ experience placing Accountancy and Finance professionals. 

He joined Finatal in 2017 and specialises in CFO, Finance Director and VP of Finance hires across growth equity and venture capital backed businesses.

Priding himself on genuine consultancy, he partners with Investors, Founders and management teams to deliver exceptional talent, all whilst supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process to help secure the best opportunity for them.

Dominic has a significant track record of supporting c100 private equity funds and their portfolio companies with interim hires. He is relentless, well-humoured and delivery focused on supporting funds from lower to mid market, to many of the largest in the world, by AUM. Furthermore, he has been recognised by Institute of Interim Management for his services.

Nick is an experienced Finance and Accountancy recruiter, with over 14 years’ experience of placing high-calibre qualified and executive level professionals across London, the South East, and internationally.

Nick now heads our Corporate Development and M&A Practice working with UK and global clients across funds and their extensive portfolios.

Cameron has 8 years working within search and recruitment.

He is the Manager of our interim finance team; having been with the business for 6 years, he has built up extensive market knowledge across the interim market.

Michael has 5 years’ accounting and finance recruitment experience. He is the Head of Permanent Finance and works tirelessly to ensure Finatal deliver time and time again. He is highly consultative in his approach and has a huge network across the senior finance market. 

 

Daniel joined in 2022 as a Financial Controller. He is responsible for preparing the financial reports and analysis for Finatal, along with the management of budgeting processes for each department and monitoring financial data. 

Francesca joined the company in 2021 as our Head of Talent. She is responsible for representing the Finatal brand for internal hiring. She assists with growing the business through approaching and sourcing candidates across all locations of the business. 

 

Aaron joined Finatal in 2021, bringing with him credible experience within the market, working with senior executives across FTSE100 and private capital clients. Aaron is a Principal in our Interim Management Practice and works with funds and their portfolios.
 

With over 3 years’ experience in private capital recruitment, Clara is a key member of our Interim Finance team. Her expertise, pace and consultative offering ensures she delivers on Interim assignments efficiently. 
 

Tom worked in recruiting for four years hiring senior finance and accounting positions after he graduated. Tom works in Finatal’s Permanent CFO practice as a Principal. He has a loyal talent pool across the UK and an extensive network of private equity funds and their portfolio businesses.

Jakob joined Finatal in 2022 as a Principal in our European practice based in our recently opened Frankfurt office. 

Max joined Finatal in 2022 as Principal in our Transformation Practice. Max has an excellent track record in building out Transformation practices across both the FTSE and Private Capital markets. 

Victoria joined Finatal after studying law at the University of Bristol. Victoria has 3 years’ experience working within private equity recruitment. She is an Executive Consultant working within Finatal’s interim management team, placing senior finance individuals across a plethora of portfolio businesses. 
 

Sam Banks joined Finatal in 2021 as an experienced Interim Consultant. Working in our Interim Management practice, Sam supports our PE and portfolio clients with Interim CFO and Senior Finance resources.

 

Harry joined Finatal’s Transformation practice in 2023 as a Principal. He has a loyal talent pool across the UK and an extensive network of private equity funds and their portfolio businesses.

Tristan joined Finatal's CFO practice in 2023 as a Principal, bringing with him a wealth of experience across multiple levels in VC, both in the UK and the US.

After graduating from the University of Kent with a degree in Accounting and Finance, James joined Finatal in 2021. James is an Executive Consultant in our Interim Finance Practice. He has built up an impressive track record to date in a short space of time, and is known for his dedication, efficiency, and pace across the market. 
 

Edward has 3 years’ experience within recruitment. He is an integral part of Finatal’s Interim Finance team as a Managing Consultant. His pace is reflective of the market he serves, and he has grown an expansive client base through his invaluable private capital knowledge. 

 

Nish has over 7 years’ experience in recruitment. Nish is a key member of the Data & Analytics Practice and places high calibre specialist candidates within the market. His focus is supporting private equity backed, high-growth SaaS businesses. Through his vast experience, he understands the challenges of scaling and growing ambitious businesses.
 
 

Having previously worked as a recruiter in London for two years, Jacob joined Finatal with outstanding experience. He previously worked as an Executive Consultant in our Interim Finance Practice, and he now works solely in our Transformation Practice dedicating himself to these highly sought-after roles. 
 

After graduating from the University of Bristol, Jack now strengthens our CFO practice as an Executive Consultant. He has an impressive track record in placing senior finance individuals across a diverse range of businesses. He offers a consultative and collaborative approach to clients, taking pride in managing the process between the perfect role and the best candidate. 

 

Ethan joined Finatal after graduating from The University of Warwick. He now works as an Executive Consultant in our Data & Analytics Practice and has built a lengthy track record over the short time he’s been with the company. 
 

Kieron joined Finatal in 2022. He is an Executive Consultant in the Permanent Finance Practice, placing senior finance professionals into portfolio businesses. 

Hannah joined Finatal after graduating from the University of Nottingham. She now works as an Executive Consultant in our Interim Management Practice building an extensive network of loyal candidates who continue to come back to her. 

 

Having previously worked as a recruiter in London for three years, Jamie joined Finatal with outstanding experience. He works as an Executive Consultant in our Interim Finance Practice, placing high profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies.

Bertha has over two years’ recruitment experience. She is now a key member of the Permanent Finance team placing senior finance professionals into portfolio businesses. 
 

James joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the Interim Finance Practice. He places high-profile interim finance professionals at pace across private equity portfolio businesses.

William joined Finatal in 2022. He is a Consultant in the Private Capital Practice, placing high profile investment professionals across private capital markets. He has specific expertise across Venture Capital, and has built up an enviable network through his candidate pool and client contacts. 
 

Alex joined Finatal as a Consultant in our Private Capital Practice in March 2023, focusing on UK & European mid-market Private Equity. With a wealth of experience and a comprehensive understanding of the Private Equity landscape, Alex brings valuable insights and expertise to our team.

Lorenzo joined Finatal in 2022 as a consultant to help strengthen our Data and Analytics Practice. 

Gwen joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the Interim Finance Practice. She places high profile interim finance professionals at pace across private equity portfolio businesses. 

Keava joined Finatal in 2022. She is a Consultant in the Permanent Practice, placing senior finance professionals across private capital markets and their portfolio businesses.  
 

Miah joined Finatal in 2022 as a consultant in the M&A and Corporate Development Practice. She places high profile investment professionals across private capital.

Charlie joined Finatal in 2022. He is a Consultant in the Permanent Practice, placing high profile across private equity portfolio businesses. 
 

Harry joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the Interim Finance Practice. He places high-profile interim finance professionals at pace across private equity portfolio businesses.

James joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the Interim Finance Practice. He places high profile interim finance professionals at pace across private equity portfolio businesses. 

 

Ellie joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the Data & Analytics Practice, having graduated from the University of Leeds with a 1st class degree in Business Management. She places high profile interim finance professionals at pace across private equity portfolio businesses. 

Lucy joined Finatal in 2021 after graduating from The University of Edinburgh with a degree in Law. Lucy supports and strengthens our Permanent Finance Practice as a Senior Associate. She has supported high level mandates and her track record continues to grow with a plethora of portfolio companies across different sectors. 

 

Isabella joined Finatal in 2021 after graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Business. Isabella assists with CFO and senior finance searches at Finatal across private equity and venture capital. She supports and strengthens our Permanent CFO Practice as a Senior Associate.
 

William joined Finatal in 2022. He is a Consultant in the Data & Analytics Practice and supports on high profile data moves across private capital and venture capital portfolio businesses. In his short time at Finatal, he has built an extensive data network and is an invaluable member of the team and the wider company. 
 

Darius joined Finatal in 2023 as an Associate in our European Practice, after finishing his Masters at the University of St Andrews. He places high profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies.

Mia joined Finatal in 2023 as an Associate in the Interim Management Practice after graduating from UCL with a degree in History, Politics and Economics. She places high profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies.

Harriet joined Finatal in 2023 as an Associate in the Data & Analytics Practice, having graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in Economics. She places high profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies.

Noah joined Finatal in 2022 as an Associate in our European Practice and is based in the newly opened Frankfurt office. 

Julian joined Finatal in 2022 as an Associate in the Interim Management Practice. He places high-profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies. In his short time here, he has built an extensive talent pool across private equity. 

Charlie joined Finatal in 2022. He is an Associate in the Transformation Practice, placing high-profile transformation professionals across private equity portfolio businesses. 

Arpita joined Finatal in 2022. She is an Associate in the CFO Practice and provides invaluable support on high profile finance moves across portfolio businesses. She is an integral part of the CFO team. 


 

Jonathan joined Finatal in 2022 as an Associate in the Interim Management Practice, placing high profile interim finance professionals across private equity portfolio businesses. 

 

Charlotte joined Finatal in 2022 as an Associate in the Interim Management Practice. She places high profile finance professionals at pace across portfolio companies, reflecting the pace of her clients. She is a pivotal member of the IM practice. 

 

Shane joined Finatal in 2022 as an Associate in the Interim Finance Practice. He supports the hiring process by providing high calibre interim finance professionals into portfolio businesses.
 

Tori joined Finatal in 2020 as the Business Support Manager. Tori is the glue that keeps the company together. After receiving her promotion to Executive Assistant, she now exclusively supports the Executive Board with the day-to-day business objectives. 
 
 

With extensive experience in fashion buying and product development; Lauren has an expert eye for details and style. Lauren joined Finatal in 2022, leading on the day to day running of the marketing function through a com
 

Rebecca joined Finatal in 2022 as our first data professional. With a degree in economics, Rebecca is a pivotal part of Finatal's growth by providing business insights and identifying key areas of focus. 

Phoebe joined Finatal in 2022 as an Executive Assistant. Phoebe is a valued member of the support team and exclusively supports the leadership team across our fast-paced and busy interim offering.