A lower-middle market private equity firm sought a unique finance professional for its construction portfolio company. This role required a hybrid skill set – half data analyst and half finance expert – to identify key performance indicators and supplement the leadership team.
Service Area: Human Capital
Client Type: Lower-Middle Market PE Firm
Service Provider Type: Recruiters – Executive Search – Finance
Industry: Construction & Engineering
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The Need
Hybrid Finance Professional to Enhance Leadership Team
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A lower-middle market private equity firm sought a unique finance professional for its construction portfolio company. This role required a hybrid skill set – half data analyst and half finance expert – to identify key performance indicators and supplement the leadership team. |
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The Challenge
Specialized Finance Resource with Regional Insight
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The challenge lay in sourcing a candidate who not only possessed a balanced mix of data analytics and finance skills but also had familiarity with the South region. The firm was looking for a boutique, experienced search firm, open to a retained search arrangement, to identify this specialized professional. |
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How BluWave Helped
Connecting with an Industry-Specific Resource
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BluWave used its extensive network to identify a finance executive search firm that specialized in boutique and regional hiring within the construction and engineering industry. This firm was tasked with identifying a candidate who could dive deep into business analytics while also handling finance responsibilities effectively. |
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The Result
Strengthening Leadership with a Dual-Expertise Professional
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The successful placement of a hybrid finance professional marked a significant enhancement to the company’s leadership team. The new hire brought a combination of data analysis acumen and financial expertise, focusing on identifying and managing key KPIs, vital for the strategic development of the company. |