Four Squared Recruitment worked with Risilience on the recruitment of both a new Head of People and Head of Finance.
Key challenge
Following a Series A funding round, a SaaS business, Risilience, started a rapid hire programme and needed experienced and professionally qualified individuals in both roles.
Work completed
Four Squared Recruitment were asked to support Risilience on an exclusive basis in the recruitment of both roles.
This began with Four Squared mapping the market to identify a shortlist of candidates with the relevant experience, specifically targeting those with experience in start-up software businesses.
The key skills for Head of Finance:
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ACCA/ACA fully qualified
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Experience within a start up environment
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Experience with international accounting
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Confident self-starter with experience building out accounting operations
Key skills for the Head of People:
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CIPD qualified
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Experience within a start up environment
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Rapid hire experience
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Previous experience within a VC/PE backed business
Initial contacts were made to assess their suitability. The most suitable candidates were identified and vetted by Four Squared, followed by an interview process, involving candidates meeting key stakeholders in Risilience based both in the UK and the US. The end to end process was designed and managed by Four Squared.
Results
After an in-depth interview process, Risilience offered both candidates who accepted the roles and joined the business.
Reference
“Four Squared provided us with some excellent candidates, managed the recruitment process effectively and we have added two professionals who have settled in well and continue to add value to our business”
Duncan Powell – Chief Financial Officer
