In short
Talfino helps companies identify, approach and appoint CFOs and senior finance leaders across the USA, UK, Middle East and India, including passive executives who are not actively applying. Every search starts with the business outcome, not simply the title.
Cross-border proof
- India: CFO and Head of Finance mandates delivered.
- Saudi Arabia: CFO and Head of Finance mandates delivered.
- USA: 2 leadership hires.
- Finance Director: offer accepted.
Client names are withheld; references are available on request. Read the case studies →
Hire the CFO the business actually needs next
A CFO search should start with the outcome the business needs: growth, transformation, governance, capital, international expansion or succession. Two companies can advertise the same CFO title and need completely different leaders.
- Calibrate the mandate. Clarify what the CFO must achieve, the leadership context, reporting line, compensation and constraints.
- Map the market. Identify target organisations and adjacent talent pools, and agree them with you before confidential outreach begins.
- Reach passive CFO talent. Approach relevant leaders directly, assess motivation and fit, and present a focused shortlist with the rationale for each candidate.
Where Talfino fits
- Growth and transformation: finance leadership for businesses entering a new operating stage.
- Confidential replacement: senior searches that need discretion and controlled candidate engagement.
- India and GCC capability: Finance Heads, Controllers and senior finance leaders for international companies building India capability.
- Cross-border leadership: search coverage across the USA, UK, Middle East and India.
For the full picture of our finance practice, see CFO and finance leadership search and how to choose a CFO headhunter. Not ready to brief a search? Request a confidential market briefing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to hire a CFO?
It depends on the market and brief. The search itself usually takes several weeks from brief to signed offer, and the appointed CFO then serves a notice period, often 60 to 90 days in India and frequently longer for senior roles elsewhere.
Can Talfino run a confidential CFO replacement?
Yes. Confidential replacements are run with controlled candidate engagement, and the client name is shared with candidates only when appropriate and after agreement.
Have a business-critical leadership appointment?
Tell us what the business needs to achieve. We will help define the search around the mandate, not simply the job description.
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