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Financial excellence starts with exceptional people. We'll help you find the game-changers your business needs.

At We Are Adam, we're not just another recruitment agency. We're an extension of your internal team, specialising in the intricate world of financial services. From fintech disruptors to established institutions, we dive deep into the DNA of each business we partner with.

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We’re here to shape and execute your talent strategy. While we excel in executive search, we know that true organisational strength often lies in those less glamorous but equally crucial roles. Finding the perfect Systems Accountant for your Oracle implementation or the ideal FP&A specialist to elevate your business partnering? That's where we thrive.

Transformational Talent Goes Beyond the Board

We've got a track record in placing CFOs and Finance Directors that speaks for itself. But we're just as passionate about sourcing that meticulous Internal Controls expert or the Solvency 2 reporting wizard who'll keep your regulatory compliance watertight. Because in our book, every role has the potential to transform your business.

Our team brings deep, nuanced understanding to every financial services niche:

  • From syndicate reporting to ESG & sustainability reporting
  • Navigating IFRS 9, 17, 4, UK GAAP, US GAAP, and LUX GAAP
  • Unearthing senior project accountants who can drive specific initiatives

We've honed our expertise through years of successful campaigns across the financial spectrum. So whether you're looking to fill a C-suite position or build out an entire finance function, we're your go-to partners.

"Paolo is an incredible recruitment consultant, one of the best I deal with, as he provides great insight and excellent advice for the roles he puts me forward for! I have worked with him over a number of years and he is both experienced and professional. Above all I am impressed with his ability to be very positive and supportive and this skill comes perfectly natural to him. Without a doubt I can highly recommend Paolo and I would not hesitate to contact him in the future when looking to recruit for myself or my team." - Finance Director

At We Are Adam, we're more than just a solutions-focused business. We're a team of smart, passionate people obsessed with delivering excellence. Because we believe that the right talent, in the right role, can revolutionise your business.

Ready to elevate your financial services team? Let's talk.

Recent assignments include:

Head of Finance
Manufacturing
Merseyside
Finance Director
Manufacturing
Cheshire
Chief Finance Officer
FinTech
Manchester
Finance Director
FAAS Banking and Capital markets, Big 4
London
Head of FP&A
Insurance
London
Financial Controller
Retail
Manchester
Head of Internal Control
Insurance
London
Head of Financial Reporting
Banking
London
Financial Accountant
Retail
Manchester
Finance Business Partner
Tech
London

I had the pleasure of working with Paolo when he helped me secure a Senior Manager CFO Consulting position. I highly recommend Paolo to anyone who is looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated recruiter. His expertise and guidance were invaluable to me, and I am extremely grateful for his help in securing this incredible opportunity. Thank you Paolo for your hard work and dedication to helping me succeed.”

Chief Financial Officer

Jobs in Finance

Head of HR

Head of HR – Warrington (hybrid) - £65,000 - £75,000 doe plus bens – Permanent Who is the business? This business has experienced significant transformational change over the past few years.  With a rich heritage they are now looking towards a future of sustainable growth while allowing the changes of the last few years to embed.  They have strong leadership and a good market share however recognise there is more to do in terms of both their commercial offering and investment in their people to continue to evolve. What is the role? A key leadership role in the business reporting into the MD and part of the SLT, this role will lead the people agenda across the business while role modelling a 'hands on' approach.  While they have some existing ways of working including frameworks, processes etc this person will likely review these in the context of the change and future direction of the organisation.  Some projects to update or improve these are already well underway but others are in their infancy.  Key responsibilities will include; Skills and capability review across the organisation, reviewing gaps and recommending ways to address these Supporting the wider Leadership team in ensuring they have the right people in the right places to deliver what is expected in the next 12 months and beyond Supporting the business with cyclical activities such as appraisals, performance management, succession planning and employee engagement Using data & insights to inform HR decision making and ensure the HR agenda is aligned to the wider business plan Managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers You will have the support of a HR Administrator and outsourced service providers to deliver the above. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate for this role will have worked at Head of HR level previously, ideally as part of the SLT (or equivalent) with ownership for the full HR generalist remit.  We are looking for someone who can blend a strategic & commercial approach with an operational mindset, you must be able to deliver the plan and be comfortable in the 'do', rolling your sleeves up when necessary.  This is an SME environment therefore you will also be comfortable taking on wider business responsibilities such as Health & Safety.  Sector wise we are ideally seeking someone from an FMCG / consumer led environment. Please send your CV via the link to be considered.  Please note that shortlisting will begin in the New Year, with responses to applications and enquiries taking slightly longer than normal due to the festive period.   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
£65,000 - £75,000HR
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Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Location: Wrexham Head Office Working Hours: Full-time, 5 days a week (On site) Salary:  up to £40,000 + Competitive Commission Structure Company: My client is a successful, family-owned business with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional products, service, and expertise in the food service and retail industry. Recognised for their dedication to quality, they are a challenger brand moving at pace through a highly competitive market. With exciting projects and product launches on the horizon for 2025, I’m looking for a dynamic and motivated Business Development Executive to join their team. Job Overview: As the Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving the growth of the business across multiple sectors. This is an exciting omni-channel opportunity that will allow you to leverage your passion for quality food and your ambition to build new business relationships. You will work closely with the leadership team to identify new business opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities across foodservice and bulk manufacturing supply markets. Promote and sell value-added poultry products to a wide range of customers.  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term business success Source high-quality poultry products from suppliers around the globe, ensuring competitive offerings for customers Collaborate with the team to achieve sales targets and contribute to company growth. Qualifications and Skills: Proven sales experience, ideally within the food industry. Passion for quality food and a willingness to learn about the frozen chicken and value-added poultry markets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer accounts. Self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to seize the vast opportunities this role offers. Must be able to drive & hold a full UK license. What’s on offer: A role with significant scope to target a wide range of customers. Supportive work environment to grow and develop your skills within the food industry. Opportunities to work with global suppliers and deliver innovative solutions to customers Competitive bonus scheme, driven by results & progress Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!  
40000Sales
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Training and Development Manager

Training and Development Manager – London / Berkshire (hybrid model) - £64,000 - £68,000 plus bens – Permanent   Who is the business?   This business is a successful, growth-focused B2B technology solutions provider. They have an international footprint spanning Europe, US, Australia and Asia with an equally global client base. Having grown by acquisition they operate a group model with in-country leadership, and have UK bases in London and Berkshire. With a CEO who is very people focused, they are investing in the HR function to ensure they have a robust and commercial yet people-centric offering, which includes a huge agenda around people development.   What is the role?   Training and Development Manager reporting into the Training and Development Director.  There is an incredibly exciting agenda bubbling away and the team has worked hard to get some great things off the ground, this role will be heavily involved in the further development of existing programmes, the building of new projects and the subsequent roll out and delivery. There are a couple of key priorities for the role including; Leadership Development – elements are already well underway but you will take this and run with it, being heavily involved in the rollout from a delivery perspective, with the ability to input to the content if you spot anything that could be improved or included Global LMS – they are about to go live with the launch of an engaging platform for learning on a global level, and the T&D Manager will be a critical part of the project, supporting the embedding and deployment of an LMS across the Group EVP – working as part of a project team to scope and roll out, aligned to the newly developed mission and values In addition to the above, there are some longer-term pieces of work around Early Careers talent development programmes globally and an ongoing focus on building talent and succession programmes.   Who are they looking for? As you can see there is absolutely tons to do, and as such they are looking for someone who has a really rounded toolkit when it comes to talent, training and development. A tech background would be nice, but they have a varied employee base beyond tech including sales, marketing and corporate so if you have a commercial background and have designed, developed and delivered interventions across similar client groups then we are all ears. As a global business there may be some international travel, however this will be planned well ahead of time and will coincide with project roll outs so will be in peaks rather than regularly throughout the year. Operating a hybrid working model, they have offices in London and Berkshire, with an expectation to be in London once or twice per week and the Berkshire office on an ad-hoc basis (however if you live locally you are more than welcome to head in more regularly). To find out more please apply with your CV via the link. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  
£64,000 - £68,000 plus bensHR
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Marketing and Business Development Executive

Marketing and Business Development Executive Full Time Location: London , 2 days office Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Are you an experienced marketing executive looking for an exciting new role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity with a high profile Professional Services firm based in London. The Role: Develop marketing plans for the firms growth areas, offices and key clients Work with key stakeholders to develop BD and marketing strategy to maximise potential revenue Provide Market Analysis and Identify Trends and market opportunities Work with Bid Managers to support leads and opportunity tracking Help develop and implement Integrated Campaigns, thought leadership and events Support Relationship Managers to develop and execute Key account plans   You: At least 2 years in a marketing or business development role Professional Services experience or wider business services Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Able to maintain effective working relationships Strong Initiative Creative and Confident Able to Manage Strict Deadlines   Interested? Please apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. Marketing and Business Development Executive Full Time Location: London , 2 days office Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.   Are you an experienced marketing executive looking for an exciting new role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity with a high profile Professional Services firm based in London. The Role: Develop marketing plans for the firms growth areas, offices and key clients Work with key stakeholders to develop BD and marketing strategy to maximise potential revenue Provide Market Analysis and Identify Trends and market opportunities Work with Bid Managers to support leads and opportunity tracking Help develop and implement Integrated Campaigns, thought leadership and events Support Relationship Managers to develop and execute Key account plans   You: At least 2 years in a marketing or business development role Professional Services experience or wider business services Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Able to maintain effective working relationships Strong Initiative Creative and Confident Able to Manage Strict Deadlines   Interested? Please apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.
£45,000Marketing
PermanentApply Now

Training Administrator

Training Administrator Manchester - Hybrid Up to £28,000 6-month FTC We are partnering with a leading and well-respected organisation to recruit a Training Administrator based in Manchester. This is a fantastic business with excellent culture and values, offering hybrid working with 2 days per week on site in the office, based in Droylsden. Key responsibilities include: Requesting, obtaining  and validation of historical training records. Collaborate with all departments to collect and validate historical training records, including attendance registers and certificates. Ensure all training data is accurately uploaded to the LMS Work with the L&OD Manager to identify and address gaps in training records or compliance requirements. Support the organisation and filing of training-related documentation. Assist with the setup and maintenance of LMS content and ensure data integrity within the system. Provide administrative support as required. We are seeking an experienced Administrator with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, a good understanding of MS Excel and experience of using a Learning Management System is highly desirable but not essential. The environment is fast paced and ever evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you’ll have a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to business needs. To be considered for this role please apply now. We are anticipating a large volume of responses for this exciting role so please bear with us as we work through responses and enquiries. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do.  We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission.  We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  
Salary up to £28,000HR
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Recruitment Business Partner

Recruitment Business Partner North West based Salary up to Circa £50,000 Permanent Are you an experienced in-house finance recruiter or an agency finance recruiter looking to step into an internal role? Do you have a strong finance recruitment background and a desire to progress your career in a forward thinking and highly successful market leading business? We are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a new Recruitment Business Partner, specifically focussing on recruiting experienced finance professionals. This is a full end-to-end recruitment role encompassing developing strategies, being a brand ambassador in the external talent market, identifying and scoping key roles, developing relationships with stakeholders, leading briefing meetings, search and selection, advertising vacancies on job boards and networking sites, reviewing applications, networking, screening and shortlisting candidates, engaging with potential future candidates, updating talent pools, and onboarding successful hires. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration & organisation skills are paramount along with strong communication skills, professionalism, and business acumen to interact with candidates and hiring managers across the business The salary is up to circa £50,000 and the role is based on site five days per week in the fantastic offices. To be considered for this role please apply now. We are anticipating a large volume of responses for this exciting role so please bear with us as we work through responses and enquiries. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do.  We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission.  We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.  
Up to circa £50,000HR
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Operations Manager

Operations Manager – National Swim Leader Location: National Salary: £40k-£50k DOE Hybrid: Remote (head office is Manchester) I’m currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an Olympic lead learn a swim business based in Manchester but operates nationally. You will launch the 121-swim offering across multiple locations and will oversee daily operations, manage a team of swimming instructors, and ensure every swimmer enjoys a tailored and outstanding experience. You will lead by example, drive growth, and prioritise both the success of the business and the progress of its swimmers. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of swimming instructors, ensuring they deliver high-quality lessons. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement staff development initiatives. Foster a positive, team-oriented environment to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Build strong client relationships, addressing needs and feedback to ensure satisfaction and retention. Oversee lesson scheduling and coordination to ensure timely, well-executed sessions. Develop strategies to attract new clients and grow the business through marketing, referrals, and partnerships. Oversee daily swim school operations, optimising facilities, equipment, and staff efficiency. Ensure consistent and high-quality lesson delivery across all sessions. Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including facility cleanliness and equipment maintenance. Implement strategies to increase revenue, such as introducing new services and promotional campaigns. Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and drive improvements. Analyse market trends and customer preferences to stay competitive and meet client needs. Manage budgets and financial performance to ensure profitability and sustainability. Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality. Continuously improve the curriculum to meet the needs of all swimmers, from beginners to advanced levels. Track swimmer progress and collaborate with instructors to provide personalised feedback and plans. Key skills Demonstrated leadership or management experience, ideally in education, fitness, or the swimming industry. Background in swim instruction or a related field is highly advantageous. Proven track record in team management, training programme development, and customer service oversight. Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a talent for inspiring and motivating others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients, staff, and stakeholders. Exceptional organisational and multitasking capabilities to manage diverse responsibilities effectively. A commitment to customer satisfaction and driving business growth. Recognised swimming instructor certification (e.g., Swim England, STA, or equivalent). Current first aid and safeguarding certifications are highly desirable. Knowledge of financial management and business operations is a plus. Passionate about swimming and helping others develop their skills. Empathetic, patient, and dedicated to supporting others' success. Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to a dynamic environment. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
£40k-£50k DOEMarketing
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HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner – c£55,000 plus benefits – West Yorkshire – Permanent This well-established business is a growing organisation with a variety of transformation and change ongoing, and they are now looking for a HR Business Partner to work with key stakeholders within the business. This role will join an evolving HR team, and be mainly aligned to a fast paced and volume driven part of the business. You will be the right hand person to the leadership team in this area, ensuring you are fully embedded in the operation and are well versed with their challenges and opportunities. The business has a CoE model therefore you will have support from a specialist perspective, although it is expected that you will have solid generalist knowledge and be able to roll your sleeves up, as this is a collaborative and non-hierarchical business. A large area of focus will be developing managers, working with them closely on issues such as ER, absence management and performance, along with driving action from outcomes of the engagement survey. Additionally you will provide support with managing through change, the business is looking to ensure they are ‘future fit’ from both an operational and digital enablement perspective, so ensuring managers have the tools to support this change is critical. We are looking for a true HRBP who loves being hands on from an operational perspective, and can also understand and translate strategy into action. You must thrive in a fast paced and busy environment. They offer hybrid working (c3 days office-based), with a little travel expected although this will be on an ad-hoc basis. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. To be considered for this role please click the link to apply.
c£55,000 plus benefitsHR
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