ABOUT THE COMPANY
A venture-backed, global manufacturing startup with an environmentally driven mission was preparing for its next stage of commercialization and growth. As the organization scaled operations and expanded its global footprint, leadership recognized the need for a strategic finance executive to build the financial infrastructure necessary to support long-term growth.
CLIENT NEED
The company engaged Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting to lead a finance executive search for a Vice President of Finance who could serve as a true business partner to the executive team while building a scalable finance function from the ground up. The ideal candidate needed to combine strategic FP&A expertise, manufacturing and operational finance experience, investor readiness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Beyond technical qualifications, cultural fit and a hands-on leadership style were essential to the organization’s long-term success.
OUR APPROACH
Versique partnered closely with the leadership team to develop a targeted search strategy focused on finance leaders with experience in manufacturing, operational finance, commercialization, and high-growth environments.
Over the course of an eight-week search, we conducted an extensive market outreach campaign and delivered five highly qualified finalists, each carefully vetted for technical capabilities, leadership style, and alignment with the company’s vision and culture.
The search concluded with the successful placement of a finance executive whose combination of strategic FP&A leadership, manufacturing finance expertise, operational business partnership, and growth mindset made him an outstanding fit for the organization.
THE RESULT
Versique successfully completed the search by:
- Delivering exceptional talent: Presented five finalists, each meeting the client’s technical and cultural requirements.
- Completing the search efficiently: Filled the Vice President of Finance position within eight weeks, enabling the company to maintain momentum during a pivotal stage of growth.
- Identifying the right long-term leader: Placed a finance executive with deep manufacturing and operational finance experience who can build scalable financial processes while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership.
- Providing a consultative search experience: Through a collaborative process, the leadership team was able to confidently evaluate multiple exceptional candidates and select the individual best positioned to support the company’s commercialization strategy and long-term expansion.
When high-growth organizations need finance leaders who can build infrastructure while supporting strategic growth, a specialized and consultative executive search approach makes all the difference. Versique partners with innovative companies to identify finance executives who bring both technical expertise and the leadership needed to scale alongside the business.
