Bank On Us For Top Finance Talent
As a specialist finance recruitment agency for the consumer and retail sectors, we connect high-performing businesses with best-in-class finance professionals across core disciplines, including FP&A, commercial finance, financial control, and finance leadership. With deep expertise in the food & drink, fashion, consumer goods, and sports & outdoor industries, we offer a proven and targeted approach to hiring that delivers results — fast. Whether you’re looking for a senior finance leader or scaling your commercial finance team, we’re your complete talent partner.
Why Choose MacGregor Black?
Why Leading Consumer Brands Trust Us for Finance Recruitment
What sets us apart is the depth of understanding we bring to every finance hire. Our finance recruitment consultants come directly from the industry — having held roles in commercial finance, FP&A, and financial leadership themselves. This gives us unique insight into both the technical requirements and the cultural nuances of each role we recruit for.
Additionally, we structure our teams around core practice areas — meaning each of our finance recruiters specializes in a single vertical such as food & drink, sports & outdoor, fashion & luxury, or consumer goods. This razor-sharp focus ensures our consultants know your market inside out and have unrivaled access to finance talent already working within it.
Rising Demand, Shrinking Supply: Finance Hiring in a Shifting Market
The finance talent landscape is undergoing significant changes. In 2024, a substantial 83% of CFOs reported challenges in finding qualified accounting and finance professionals, marking a notable increase from previous years. This shortage is further intensified by a decline in accounting graduates, with bachelor’s degrees dropping by 7.8% and master’s degrees by 6.4% in 2022.
In this challenging environment, forward-thinking companies are investing in more targeted hiring strategies. Partnering with a specialist finance recruitment agency that possesses deep industry insight can provide a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of finance roles do you recruit for?
We specialize in all key finance disciplines, including FP&A, commercial finance, financial control, internal audit, transactional finance, and C-suite finance leadership — exclusively within consumer and retail industries.
How does your finance recruitment process work?
Our process begins with a deep understanding of your brief and business. From there, we leverage our specialist networks and industry insight to deliver a shortlist of precisely matched, fully qualified finance professionals.
What makes your agency different from a generalist recruiter?
Unlike generalist firms, our consultants are finance experts with real-world experience and industry-specific focus. We combine that knowledge with strategic hiring practices to deliver better-matched, longer-lasting placements.