CFO

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 seven years’ recruitment experience in the private equity sector, Jack joined Finatal in 2017 and has since become a Managing Director. He leads the UK's interim management practice, interim finance practice and CFO practice, building 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.

Monika is Senior Vice President at Finatal, responsible for growing the business’s US footprint. She has worked with high-growth businesses, both as a search partner and a leader. Her specialty within PE and VC-backed companies spans C-suite searches within finance, tech, sales and operations.

Monika started her career in investment banking search, later working at Mondo as Sr. Director of National Sales Strategy, then VP of Partnerships. She contributed to the business to doubling in size as she built the Midwest and US Executive practice. Most recently, she led the US growth of Renovata & Company’s subsidiary, Zeren.

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.

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.

Dan has over 12 years of experience in international recruitment, partnering with publicly traded and investor-backed businesses to deliver on senior Finance and Operations appointments. Throughout this time Dan has amassed a strong network of executives across Europe and is a diligent networker in the private capital markets space.

He joined Finatal in 2023 to further develop our European business and build out our executive search capability. Dan manages all board and board minus one appointment with a functional major in CFO and a sector focus on Technology and Business Services.

Dan is a highly consultative individual, looking for the very best outcome for his clients, ensuring the highest standards and operational rigor are applied to each project whilst remaining agile and flexible to pivot to the client's needs.

Dan's core values are authenticity, discipline, empathy, courage, and growth.

Elena is an experienced international lawyer with a strong focus on the private equity and venture capital industry. With a proven track record in facilitating the growth and success of start-ups in luxury goods and real estate, she transitioned into a role as a trusted consultant in the private equity and venture capital space. Currently serving as the Head of Practice DACH at Finatal, her expertise lies in providing strategic guidance and talent acquisition services for C-level and key positions within these sectors.

Her primary goal is to connect visionary leaders with organizations seeking exceptional talent that can drive strategic decision-making and deliver outstanding investment outcomes.

Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she is dedicated to creating environments that value and embrace diverse perspectives. She actively works towards promoting opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in senior positions within the business world.

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. 

After graduating from the University of Bristol, Jack now strengthens our CFO practice as a Principal 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. 

 

Jonathan joined Finatal in 2022 as a Consultant in the CFO Practice, placing high profile interim finance professionals across private equity portfolio businesses. 

 

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.

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.
 

In 2023, Chris joined Finatal after graduating from the University of Royal Holloway with a degree in International Relations and a master's in Geopolitics and Security. He currently works as an Associate in our European practice.

Tommy is a highly motivated and knowledgeable associate who joined Finatal in April 2023 in the Permanent CFO Practice. Tommy has a genuine passion for talent acquisition and a deep understanding of the permanent recruitment process, therefore playing a pivotal role in helping our clients secure top-tier executive talent.

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.