Case Study: Group Chief Financial Officer – Property

CLIENT

Australia’s leading independent property investment advisory firm, Metropole, engaged Kaizen Recruitment on an exclusive recruitment assignment to identify and secure an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial management, reporting and monitoring across all group entities.

CHALLENGE

In collaboration with the directors at Metropole, we formed a comprehensive brief of requirements both on the technical aspects of the role as well as the type of person who would best fit the business. The ideal candidate would need to demonstrate financial and management accounting experience within the property, legal and/or financial services sectors over a minimum 10-year period.

Prior to the commencement of the search process, Kaizen consulted with and provided guidance to Metropole regarding the candidate market and more specifically about the level of seniority that would be required to deliver upon the expectations of this role.

SOLUTION

Kaizen ran a multi-pronged search assignment mapping out quality candidates across the property sector and financial services market, which included proactively approaching suitable professionals in a targeted and confidential manner to position the opportunity.

Our longlist included eight highly capable and qualified GCFO’s from over 100 applicants.

Together, Kaizen and Metropole worked through the longlist before arriving to a shortlist of four candidates.  A two-staged interview process ensued with the final two candidates meeting a total of four Metropole staff, including CEO, Michael Yardney.

Only through genuine client partnership and candidate management were Kaizen able to manage a sensitive assignment in facilitating a timely, seamless recruitment and onboarding process.

RESULT

Ramez Khalil was appointed to the position as Metropole’s new GCFO reporting into CEO, Michael Yardney.

Khalil’s previous positions included Chief Financial Officer with both Reed Property Group and Tonnex International.

TESTIMONIAL

“We’ve used many different recruitment firms over the years, but we received a different level of service from Kaizen.

They gave us a selection of excellent candidates who were appropriately prequalified by precisely educating prospective candidates of companies, its requirements and the opportunity on offer.

Chris was professional yet enthusiastic and his dedication put Kaizen in a different league than the rest.”

Michael Yardney, CEO, Metropole

“I was contacted by Chris Goulas of Kaizen Recruitment as my details were on Kaizen’s database. Chris contacted me over the phone and briefly discussed the role then invited me for an initial interview to discuss in detail my experience and my suitability for the role. Chris sent me by e-mail a Position Description in preparation for our meeting. At our meeting, Chris presented the role and we discussed, at length, my experience, the specific requirements for the role, my behaviour and character strength and weaknesses all in a very professional, intelligent and respectful manner.

Chris then organised for me to attend 2 separate interviews with the CEO and senior managers of Metropole. Chris and I were in contact all the time during the interview and selection period providing feedback to each other.

I am impressed by Chris’ professionalism and dedication to achieve the best results.”

Ramez Khalil, GCFO, Metropole

Chris Goulas – Associate Director

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