How to Secure Top Financial Professionals for Your Team

Learn how to hire top finance professionals and build a strong, reliable team with expert help.

April 22, 2025

Post by Wilma Ivanisevic

Finding the right finance professionals can be hard. Many companies struggle to find skilled people who fit their team and stay long-term. The best finance experts are often busy or not looking for new jobs. This makes hiring slow and stressful. However, having the right people in these roles is key. They help your business grow, save money, and avoid risk. That’s why more companies now work with finance recruiters. They make hiring faster and easier. In this article, we’ll show you how to find and secure top financial professionals for your team, without wasting time or energy.

Strategies for Attracting Top Financial Talent

Building a strong finance team takes time. But if you follow the right steps, it becomes much easier. Below are four key strategies that help you find and keep top financial talent. These are the same steps we use at Becky when we help our clients grow their teams.

Define Your Ideal Candidate
Start by knowing who you are looking for. This saves time and helps you focus on the right people. Think about the role. What skills do they need? Maybe they must know IFRS, local tax rules, or financial reporting. Should they have experience with audits or group consolidation? Make a list. Be clear on what matters most. Also, think about your team. Will this person work well with others? Do they need to be more independent or more collaborative? Look at your team’s style. Some teams move fast. Others take more time and need people who plan. Look at your company culture, too. You want someone who feels at home in your work environment. At Becky, we always talk with our clients about these things. We don’t just send resumes. We ask questions. We look for both the technical fit and the human fit. This way, the people we place become long-term team members, not just short-term help.

Leverage Finance Recruiters
Working with finance recruiters makes a big difference. You don’t have to do all the work yourself. A good recruiter will already know where to find skilled finance people. They also know which candidates are open to change and which ones are not. This saves you weeks of searching. Recruiters who focus only on finance, like us at Becky, understand what these roles need. We are not general recruiters. We work with accountants and auditors. We speak their language and we know what good looks like. That’s why we can find better matches faster. Choosing the right recruiter also matters. Look for one who understands your industry. Ask how they find people. Ask if they offer training or onboarding support. At Becky, we provide full support from day one. We help companies find, train, and keep strong finance teams. And we do it reasonably fast, never sacrificing quality.

Create an Attractive Employer Brand
Good candidates have choices. If you want them to pick you, show them why your company is a good place to work. Start by talking about your culture. Do you value teamwork? Do you support work-life balance? Say it clearly. Show it in your job ads, on your website, and during interviews. Also, show how people can grow with you. Do you offer training? Can they move into new roles after a few years? Talk about this. People don’t just want a job—they want a future. At Becky, we notice that companies that show clear career paths get better candidates. Candidates want to know they are not stuck. Think about what makes your company a good place to stay. Maybe it’s your values. Maybe it’s your management style. Or maybe it’s how you support new team members. Whatever it is, make sure people can see it before they apply.

Utilize Networking and Referrals
Not all good candidates apply for jobs. Some of the best finance professionals are working quietly and not looking. You can find them through people you know. Use your network. Talk to people in your industry. Go to events. Join online groups. Sometimes, a quick conversation can lead to a great hire. You should also ask your team for help. Many employees know someone good. Maybe they worked with them before. Maybe they went to school together. Ask them to share job openings. Offer rewards for referrals. It doesn’t have to be much. Even a small bonus can encourage people to think about who might be a good fit. At Becky, we do this often. Our own network is one of our biggest tools. Because we only work with finance professionals, our network is focused and deep. We also keep in touch with people, even if they’re not looking right now. So, when the right role comes up, we can move fast.

These steps are simple but powerful. If you define your ideal candidate, work with experienced finance recruiters, show your company’s value, and use your network, you’ll be in a strong position. Hiring will feel easier, and your team will be stronger. At Becky, we help companies do this every day. We’re ready to help you, too.