WalkerAndersen FINANCE & ACCOUNTING RECRUITMENT www.walkerandersen.com
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Established in Sydney in 2010, Walker Andersen is the specialist Finance & Accounting brand of The Andersen Partnership. Working closely under the Andersen Partnership umbrella are Stirling Andersen (Insurance) and Baker Andersen (Resources & Construction). All of our companies provide permanent, contract and interim solutions with a focus on the mid to senior level roles. We currently have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London with a view to launch Dublin, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur in mid-2015. Our goal is to offer a local, specialist team backed by a global network. Walker Andersen offer an international reach and network of high calibre Finance & Accounting professionals. We are very often aware of new talent entering the local job markets ahead of anyone else in the industry.
OVERVIEW
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CAPABILITIES
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We exclusively recruit Finance & Accounting professionals across the following sectors:
COMMERCE
PROFESSIONAL
& INDUSTRY
PUBLIC PRACTICE
CFO/Finance Directors Finance Controllers Commercial Managers Financial Planning Managers Finance Managers Tax/Audit/Treasury Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Analysts
Managing Partners Equity Partners Associate Directors Senior Managers Managers Seniors Management Consultants Tax
Our consultants are all specialists in their field, the majority coming from an industry background bringing with them a high degree of technical understanding with deep professional networks in the sectors above. We have built a reputation for delivering excellent service with our clients, many of whom we enjoy preferred supplier status on a local, national and international basis.
We’ll adapt to your needs - volume, contingent and executive search Focus on referral and headhunt methodology – “65% of our candidates are generated through referrals” A thorough and tenacious approach; results orientated service offering Our value proposition extends further than just the ‘traditional’ recruitment process. Throughout our international network of offices we add further value by offering industry insight events to both clients and candidates. Recent key examples of this is partnering with the Finance & Accounting sector where we host on a quarterly basis, roundtable and business breakfast events with both industry experts and thought leaders.
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RECENT WORK
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COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC PRACTICE
CEO
CORPORATE FINANCE PARTNER
PE BACKED GLOBAL LEISURE BUSINESS AUD$400,000 / £300,000
TOP 10 AUD$280,000 / £155,000
COMPANY SECRETARY
INDIRECT TAX MANAGER
GLOBAL PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS AUD$190,000 / £105,000
BIG 4 AUD$250,000 / £140,000
GM FINANCE
SALARIED PARTNER
RESOURCES BUSINESS AUD$325,000 / £180,000
TOP 20 AUD$200,000 / £110,000
CFO
AUDIT PARTNER
GLOBAL BEVERAGE BUSINESS NZ$300,000 / £150,000
TOP 50 AUD$200,000 / £110,000
SENIOR COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
PARTNER
LARGE LISTED RETAIL BUSINESS AUD$300,000 / £165,000
TOP 100 NZ$200,000 / £110,000
SENIOR CONTROLLER
PRINCIPAL - BUSINESS SERVICES
BLUE CHIP MANUFACTURING BUSINESS AUD$250,000 / £140,000
TOP 10 AUD$180,000 / £85,000
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
SENIOR MANAGER
US LISTED FMCG BUSINESS AUD$220,000 / £120,000
BIG 4 AUD$150,000 / £80,000
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
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DAVID AYRE
CLAIRE HENDRY
LISA GRAY
MANAGING DIRECTOR - AUSTRALIA
DIRECTOR - SYDNEY
DIRECTOR – NEW ZEALAND
David has over ten years’ experience recruiting senior level executives in the accounting, finance and professional services markets in the UK and Australia. David’s remit is to assist with the growth and development of the ANZ market for the Andersen Partnership. He will be focusing on placing senior finance and accounting executives in the commerce and industry sectors.
Claire has over 10 years’ experience recruiting within the accountancy and finance space, 6 years in the UK for an international global firm and 4 years in the local Sydney market. Since coming to Australia, Claire has recruited across the professional practice and the commerce and industry markets. Claire’s focus is senior finance appointments across commerce and industry in NSW.
Lisa has over 15 years Finance & Accounting experience working with one of the largest finance recruiters. Initially starting her career in the UK, Lisa moved to Auckland four years ago and has been specialising within Senior Finance across Interim and Permanent solutions. Lisa has a wealth of local market knowledge and a vast network.
JAMES KENNEDY
DARRAGH EVERARD
COUNTRY MANAGER - UK
DIRECTOR - PERTH
James has been working within the Finance & Accounting recruitment sector for over 10 years across the UK, Europe and Australia. James joined Walker Andersen in January 2013 as Associate Director to head up the Sydney Commerce & Industry and Professional Services teams across temporary and permanent provisions. He launched the London office in August 2014 where he currently recruits in the senior finance markets.
Darragh has over 6 years’ experience recruiting accounting and finance roles in both the Irish and Australian markets. Having spent the last 4 years recruiting in the Perth market, Darragh’s remit is to head up the Andersen Partnership in Western Australia. Darragh joined us in January 2013 to assist in the growth and development of our West Australian branch.
STEVE HUTCHINSON
DIRECTOR - MELBOURNE
COUNTRY MANAGER – SINGAPORE Steve joined the business to set up the Singaporean office in February 2014. Singapore was the first office outside of Australia for the Andersen Partnership and has continued to grow steadily. Steve has 15 years of recruitment experience and has been based in Singapore for the last 4 of those years since relocating from Australia.
GRAHAM QUILLIAM Initially an accountant by trade, Graham helped set up one of the leading Accounting & Finance recruitment firms in London. His specialism is exec level finance into Consumer & Media businesses. Graham launched the Walker Andersen Victorian office in Sept 2011 and has grown the team to 14 specialist consultants with dedicated niche skill sets to service the professional services and commerce & industry sectors.
MIKE DOHERTY COUNTRY MANAGER - HONG KONG Mike has over 16 years recruitment experience covering Risk Management and Finance roles. Geographical regions covered have included UK, US, Canada and, more recently, the Asia-Pacific region with particular focus on Hong Kong, Mainland China & Singapore Markets. He has been responsible for significant business & client development in all of the regions mentioned.
LIRON RUTOVITZ ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - LONDON Initially training as an accountant within a Mid Tier Insolvency firm, Liron joined Walker Andersen 4 years ago, focusing on recruitment for Public Practice Accounting Firms in Sydney. Liron helped launch the London Public Practice offering, focusing on the recruitment of Qualified Accountants to Partner level.
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SYDNEY Level 8, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 (0)2 8256 5020
MELBOURNE Level 35, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 +61 (0)3 8640 5420
BRISBANE Level 11, 500 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 +61 (0)7 3224 9320
PERTH 19 Howard Street, Perth WA 6000 +61 (0)8 6214 1120
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AUCKLAND Level 6, 79 Queen Street, Auckland 1010 +64 9 8877 260
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