Most of our clients start with one search. The ones who hire again choose the model that fits how often they need finance leaders. Here are the four ways to work with Talfino.
1. Retained search — for a critical senior appointment
Best for: CFO, Group CFO, Finance Director and Head of Finance appointments where confidentiality, market coverage and senior accountability matter. How it works: a percentage of fixed annual pay (from 18% of fixed CTC in India), paid in three equal stages, the standard structure for retained search — on signing, at shortlist and on joining — an approved target map, confidential executive outreach, written updates every Friday and appointment support through joining. CFO search →
Every Talfino search runs on retained terms.
2. Finance Team Build — for three or more finance hires
Best for: GCCs, investor-backed companies, pre-IPO companies and Gulf groups building a finance leadership team over six to twelve months. How it works: a monthly retainer plus a reduced success fee per hire, one hiring plan, one market map. Finance Team Build →
3. Portfolio Partner — for investors
Best for: PE and VC funds, family offices and investment groups. How it works: terms agreed once for the whole portfolio, 100-day finance leadership reviews, and searches or market maps as each company needs them. For investors →
4. Search & research partner — for search firms and talent teams
Best for: executive search firms and in-house talent teams with finance mandates in India or the Gulf. How it works: market mapping and research per project, or full execution on a split fee. For search firms →
Not sure which fits?
Start with a market briefing: a confidential conversation and an initial read of the talent market, pay and search difficulty, with no commitment. The detailed, named target map is part of the paid engagement. Indian invoices carry 18% GST; international clients are billed in USD, GBP or AED.
Frequently asked questions
Do you publish your fees?
We publish the structure, not the numbers, because fees depend on seniority, market and the model you choose. You receive written terms after the first call.
Can we start with one search and move to a Team Build later?
Yes. Fees already paid on the first search are taken into account when you move to a Team Build.
Which model fits your next hire?
Tell us what you are hiring and how often. We will recommend the model that costs you least for the result you need.
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