I have worked with a number of recruiters throughout my career, but I was so impressed by my experience with GRG Executive Search. Helen went above and beyond to provide support throughout the process, listening to my concerns and ensuring I had all the information I needed to make the right decisions and be fully prepped for every stage of the application process. I never felt pressured into applying for roles - the support I received made it feel like I was working with a career advisor rather than a recruiter! Huge thank you to GRG Executive Search for supporting me in my next career move.

Divisional Finance Director

I recently engaged with GRG Executive Search to appoint a Corporate Controller. It is an incredibly important role for us and therefore was essential we got the appointment right first time. The service offered by Helen was excellent, with strong communication and discussion throughout the process. The team invested time up front to truly understand the role and requirement, resulting in an excellent selection of candidates and enabling us to quickly move through the process to offer and acceptance. Helen has continued to be in contact with myself and the candidate through the notice period, ensuring a smooth transition. I have had a similarly positive experience with GRG Executive Search on a number of occasions and would most definitely recommend using Helen and team.

Helen was instrumental in placing me into my new role. Her authentic and supportive approach was fantastic, offering coaching along the way to help me prepare and interview well. I always find Helen easy to work with and accessible, so if I had any questions about the role or the process she was always available. She worked incredibly hard for me and was cheerleading me all the way! I can highly recommend Helen.

Operations Finance Director

Helen is an outstanding professional. She possesses an attention to detail, a level of engagement and a clarity and consistency of communication that mark her out as second to none in the Birmingham market. Having worked with a number of other recruiters recently, I can say that whether recruiting or seeking senior finance roles in the West Midlands, working with anyone else would probably be a mistake!

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Helen goes over and above anyone's expectations of an executive recruitment partner. From finding you the right role in the right company with the right culture through to contract finalisation, her personal touch in all aspects of the process was phenomenal. She really pushed me to ensure I was making the right decision rather than push me into a role that may not be right. In the end, I secured a fantastic role in a great company with a great contract - none of which would have happened without Helen.

Senior Finance Business Partner

My experience with Helen was exceptional, she took the time to really understand my journey to date, and how that was influencing my requirements for the next role. I felt that Helen was really invested in me as a candidate and provided amazing support in preparation for the process. She was extremely knowledgeable about the client and the role which helped me understand how I could add value.

Head of Finance

Helen provided first-class support to us in recruiting a new European Finance Director. We were consulted throughout the process and all stages were undertaken diligently and methodically. Feedback was continuous, robust and two-way, and we were delighted with the outcome. GRG Executive Search’s facilities are also excellent and well located. I’ve used Helen and her team for many years to support me with numerous senior appointments and recommend them as highly effective and excellent value for money.

Chief Financial Officer

My experience with Helen was exceptional. She took the time to really understand my journey to date, and how that was influencing my requirements for the next role. I felt that Helen was really invested in me as a candidate and provided amazing support in preparation for the process. Helen was extremely knowledgeable about the client and the role which helped me understand how I could add value.

Head of Finance

Helen was an absolute pleasure to work with, and the quality of her approach was far in excess of any other consultant I have worked with. While very robust and consultative, she isn’t afraid to challenge. It felt like she had my back and was happy to go the extra mile for me. She was always available if I needed her and she offered very sound advice throughout the process. She also has a very strong network she has worked with for years. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Helen.  

European Financial Director

Helen took the time to understand our business, our people and our requirements. She was incredible at collaborating and (where necessary) cajoling all of our tricky stakeholders. I truly admire her perseverance in getting the best possible outcome for us; particularly when our organisation did not make this an easy task. Such was Helen’s diligence and commitment to our project that she really made us feel like we were her only client - I genuinely look forward to working with her again one day.

Finance Director

GRG Executive Search has recently overseen a critical hire into my team, led by Helen Schwarz. From the outset Helen and team have a provided a truly exceptional service from understanding of the requirements, research, shortlisting, managing the interview and offer process.  Needless to say, I’m delighted with the outcome as we have secured a strong candidate with requisite skills and experience in what I know is a tough and competitive market.

Chief Financial Officer

Helen provided me with excellent support throughout the recruitment process. She was very knowledgeable about the business and the requirements of the role and took the time to make sure it was the right fit for me. She worked tirelessly to ensure everything went smoothly and was a pleasure to work with. Helen’s dedication and passion for providing a first-class recruitment service really shone through and I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Head of FP&A

Helen was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the search for our new Finance Director. She worked hard to understand our organisation and the journey we were on, and using her deep and broad knowledge of the senior level finance market, was able to deliver against our brief within the agreed timescales. Her professionalism, high levels of engagement and tireless determination to meet our expectations was superb and I would have no hesitation in recommending Helen to others.

Head of HR

Helen invested the time to get to know me and my circumstances to make sure the opportunity was a great match. Her coaching through the stages of the process gave me confidence to perform at my best when meeting with the employer, and her communication was excellent throughout. Helen worked tirelessly at offer stage to conclude the process quickly by managing communications between both parties effectively.

Finance Director

The support from GRG Executive Search and Helen to recruit my number two was excellent. In a challenging market for recruiters, they were able to find excellent candidates and managed the process professionally both from my perspective and from the candidate’s. Unsurprisingly, we continue to use GRG Executive Search for our recruitment needs.

CFO

Helen is such a professional and hardworking individual that gives so much to the recruitment process, from understanding the client’s needs and working with the right candidates to ensure the role is correct for all parties involved. Helen has tirelessly supported me personally through the recruitment into my new role, even after the contract was agreed and throughout my 6 month notice, Helen has still been available working with me and the client to ensure that the process is moving forward flawlessly. I cannot recommend Helen enough for what she has done and the level of detail and support provided is a credit to GRG Executive Search.

Financial Controller

The candidate screening was very thorough and the interview briefing notes sent to me were so useful and so much more than I would normally expect. I felt fully prepared for my interviews and this helped me secure the perfect role.

Helen’s support throughout the process, her professionalism and genuinely friendly approach was very much appreciated and as a result I have no hesitation in recommending GRG Executive Search.

Head of Finance

The service provided by Helen was first class. Really thorough and detailed preparation, not just for the interviews with the prospective employer but also for the communication with my current employer. Helen wanted to ensure that I fully understood the role and the challenge it provided as well as understanding whether I was definitely ready to make the jump. By doing this, Helen made sure that expectations were clear on all sides of the conversation. I would thoroughly recommend Helen and GRG Executive Search to anyone looking for a new role.

Finance Director

Helen has been exceptional in managing my application. From beginning to end, the experience has been first class. Helen was also extremely proactive and hardworking - never once did I have to chase for requested information. Finally, above all else, I felt Helen cared about my application and personal circumstances.

Head of Treasury

I have worked with Helen now for almost 10 years and she is my “go to” person.
She takes the time to get to know you and understand what is important to you. She then works relentlessly from there, preparing you for interviews and managing the process. Above all else, I trust Helen.

Head of Accounting

My experience with Helen and GRG Executive Search has been second to none. Helen’s commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in supporting me to take the right next step in my career has been amazing, and I look forward to being able to work with her as a client in the future. I have already recommended Helen to jobseekers in my network, and would urge anyone looking for their next role to reach out to her - you really will find that essential partner to support you. 

Head of Finance

Helen has been absolutely flawless throughout the recruitment process.
She is incredibly passionate about what she does, and the level of care she has shown throughout at all interview stages is superior to that of any other recruiter I have dealt with.
I really appreciate all your efforts Helen - Thank You.

Finance Director, Health and Welfare

GRG Executive Search is head and shoulders above any other recruitment firm I've worked with, both as a candidate or search client. Their ethos of building long-term relationships and attention to detail really sets them apart, and their approach is truly unique. They will always be my first port of call when I need a role or candidate, or even just a chat about the market. ‘Relationship’ is the key word for them and it shows.

CFO

Helen is well known in the Midlands recruitment market for her wide network, tenacity and knowledge of the finance sector. She has a positive, direct approach and an excellent understanding of how senior finance roles operate, all of which is valuable when making informed career decisions. I'm very happy to recommend Helen to my network.

Finance Director Utilities & Rail

My experience with Helen was excellent from start to finish. I was given an extremely informative briefing prior to my first interview, provided with a thorough briefing pack, as well as insight into the executive team dynamic which proved invaluable. The support I received throughout all four interviews was excellent, better than anything I’ve received previously, and ensured I was fully prepared. Post interview, Helen helped me to gain clarity on why this career move was right for me, and provided insight as to how I might manage various stakeholders at this stage. In summary – a thoroughly supportive and engaging experience.

Finance Director

The process for recruiting the Director of Financial Control ran smoothly and resulted in some excellent candidates being presented. The level of candidates meant that we had several choices and we secured a highly experienced individual who has settled in well to the business.

CFO

I have known and worked with the GRG Executive Search team for almost ten years and without exception they are the first people I pick up the phone to when I have a recruitment need. The focus they place on relationships and understanding your business goes well beyond the normal ‘get your assignment, fill it, move on’ mentality that so many other firms operate. Their ethos is about the long term, building confidence and trust and delivering the goods time and time again so that you don’t need to use anyone else. I value that approach – I only ever need to make one call and I can be sure that things are being taken care of. They are an excellent team, always on hand and always willing to provide support and advice even when there is no benefit to them, that’s what I respect and that’s why I enjoy working with them. I would not hesitate for one moment in recommending them, they genuinely are ‘best in class’.

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