With the CFO and Financial controller departing the company in quick succession, Craig was selected as the safe pair of hands to lead the global finance group as interim CFO until the arrival of the new CFO 4 months later. Craig was an excellent support and rather than simply keep the wheels turning, he helped identify weaknesses and improve systems with enthusiasm, dedication and an energy level more commonly found in permanent employees. Craig was happy to travel to EV’s various locations and quickly took ownership, responsibility and control of the global finance team. He gained immediate respect of his subordinates, peers and that of the board members and I would recommend his consultancy service to any company in need of some outstanding interim senior financial support.

We engaged HM to resolve deficiencies with the group consolidation and management reporting. We can’t thank Craig and Julita enough for such a positive impact within a tight timeframe. The Board took a lot of confidence from HM’s delivery and the initial remit was extended to recommend and implement a cost and operational restructuring in the business. Following the successful operational restructuring, HM has been retained to assist with management reporting and audit work, the value of which has been demonstrable and they have more than justified their cost through a reduction in audit costs.

I’ve recruited five or six roles at varying grades over the last two years, and have used a similar recruitment model. I have now engaged with HM twice, and have found the approach to screening candidates, and validating performance against desired criteria to be really innovative and helpful – given the credibility of HM for both recruitment and technical accounting, I feel comfortable taking their view and recommendations prior to making appointments in the business. The process is efficient, with regular dialogue between HM and our company, keeping us abreast of information as and when appropriate, and ensuring candidates have a full understanding prior to interview/ conversation/ offer

Craig was always available for practical and valuable advice. Highly recommended for both candidates and employers.

I approached Craig from Hutcheon Mearns as a candidate, he was very thorough and invested a lot of time in me, got to know me as a person and a candidate. He always had my best interests in mind and was very mindful of ensuring a good fit between candidate and client.

HM maintained regular contact with myself during the recruitment process and were excellent at identifying new opportunities in a very lean jobs market

This was in contrast to other recruiters who sent through a higher volume of positions, which were largely irrelevant and not tailored to myself.

HM took the time to understand my experience to date, reasons for seeking a fresh challenge and the type of role I was looking for. They used this to provide a tailored approach to ensure they only discussed roles with me which were relevant and of interest to me.

I’ve found Hutcheon Mearns to be of a different class, through being friendly, honest and extremely helpful and would recommend them to anyone pursuing to progress their career in finance

Andrew made sure any roles brought forward matched what I was looking for and was honest in what I should expect. Upon accepting a job, they’ve stayed in touch on a regular basis.

I got in touch with Hutcheon Mearns to help me take the next step in my career. A big contrast to other recruitment firms, Andrew contacted me on a weekly even when there weren’t any new vacancies to check in and keep me up to date.

Andrew gave me valuable advice prior to my interview and was able to gather feedback for me from the employer after each stage in the process. Thank you for all your help, I will definitely recommend you to others

Andrew’s been a pleasure to work with whilst sourcing the right role for me in industry from the accountancy profession. Andrew kept in touch with suitable opportunities that came up roles he knew would fit well with what I was looking for.

In future, I would not hesitate to engage with you again will continue to recommend you to friends and associates. I wish you and your business every success in the future.

I’d like to thank you for all your help and advice over the past few months. My experiences dealing with agencies has been mixed to say the least but I can honestly say that the service and advice that you provided me was exceptional and honest.

I was recommended to register with Hutcheon Mearns by a former colleague and due to the level of service I received, I would be happy to recommend Hutcheon Mearns.

The advice I received prior to my interview helped greatly in my interview preparation and I feel this was one of the reasons that I was offered the job.

The quality of service I received from Andrew Ferguson during my job search has been excellent. Andrew takes great care in getting to know his clients and candidates, understanding their career aspirations and regularly keeps in touch with his clients.

During the whole process, I felt like you provided a very personal service and dedicated time preparing my CV highlighting my strengths and achievements. You assisted with interview preparation and was always available to discuss any queries I had. In addition, you provided emotional support which helped with my confidence at interview

Andrew works very hard on behalf of his clients and those searching for a new position and offers a service is second to none.

He is thoroughly professional in all aspects of his job, and the assistance he gave ‘pre-interview’ during evenings after work went far beyond my expectation of an employment agency.

In putting me forward for a position with one of his clients, Andrew has been extremely proactive and a fantastic support. His advice, attention to detail and contacts proved to be invaluable.

Andrew differentiates his service through his extensive network and the constant personal touches. I highly recommend him and his team to help you find the perfect opportunity.

Post interview he quickly obtains feedback from both candidate and company, using that extra information to further tailor opportunities and to help you learn from the experience.

Andrew works hard to find the right match for you rather than just presenting any opportunity. Before interview Andrew takes time to chat through the company and the role to ensure you’re fully prepared.

Having worked with Andrew previously there was no doubt he was the at the top of my list. Andrew takes time to listen and gets to know you personally; understanding what you want from your next move and your ultimate career goals.

As a candidate, I felt I was the most important person when dealing with Andrew – great for your confidence in a challenging market

Andrew spends considerable time in preparing each candidate for selected roles once taken to interview, allowing the best possible opportunity for both client and prospective employee.

I am happy to recommend Andrew at Hutcheon Mearns for accountancy recruitment.
He spends time with each candidate finding out about their strengths/weaknesses, and tailors any jobs accordingly. You will only hear about jobs totally suited to you.

I can’t fault Andrew for his communication and thank him for all his help, advice throughout my time with Hutcheon Mearns and would not hesitate to contact them again. Highly recommended employment agency in my eyes! Well done, and keep up the good work!!

After two positive interviews, I was offered a role and discussed this with Andrew in detail before accepting. In addition, to the excellent interview prep, Andrew advised on how to approach my current manager about having to leave which I found very helpful.

I was invited to meet Andrew Ferguson to discuss potential opportunities upon applying for a role through S1 jobs. Although a bit nervous at first, Andrew soon puts you at ease with his approach, and friendly chatty nature.

Every role Andrew has ever approached me with has been well considered and a good potential fit, and I’ve always felt that a personalised approach has been taken. I’ve received valuable advice from Andrew and the wider HM team, and have always felt informed in terms of employer feedback

Having recently been placed into a new role by Andrew, I’m struck that his commitment to the interests and aspirations of his clients is the cornerstone of the trust I have in him. Our professional relationship dates back over 5 years to my previous role, and he has been a pro-active, supportive and insightful sounding board throughout.

I am thankful for your patience when I had doubts to make sure I made the right choice for me. I will keep in touch with HM and recommend them to anyone who wants to make their next step in their career

Andrew was very easy to connect with after our initial conversation some years ago. I found you had very good connections (with some top companies which were exclusive to HM).

The support surrounding the interview process was greatly appreciated. When some months were quiet in terms of opportunities, it was good for morale to hear from you and keep in touch.

Hutcheon Mearns used their expertise together with their exclusive access to clients to swiftly match my skills with suitable roles. Very quickly I secured a position suited to my experience and offered career progression. I believe this is directly attributable to the professionalism of Andrew and Lois. I thoroughly recommend speaking with Hutcheon Mearns to make the next step in your career

Hutcheon Mearns assisted in securing my first professional role from secondary school, this process was seamless and straightforward. The team were helpful, friendly and delivered a high quality of service and support – highly recommended

The service received from the Hutcheon Mearns team was both professional and efficient whilst remaining friendly and supportive at a very unsettling time in my career

Apprehensive about attending interviews, Andrew provided excellent guidance and his professional yet friendly manner gave me the confidence boost I needed. Hutcheon Mearns emphasised finding the right position for me rather than any position.

Upon being made redundant a trusted colleague recommended Andrew personally. After meeting with Andrew, I felt at ease and positive about the potential prospects available to me.

Hutcheon Mearns were effective in finding me a role suited to my goals and aspirations. Thank you to Andrew and Lois for doing a great job

I approached Andrew Ferguson from Hutcheon Mearns based on good feedback received from friends and colleagues. He was pleasant and efficient, using a targeted approach to source a new and progressive challenge for me.

You made the whole thing very straight forward and I felt like you were genuinely doing the best you could for me

Thanks for going above and beyond with customer service where other agencies would draw the line. Really appreciated the calls interview preparation advice and the timely updates on the progression of the jobs.

I wanted to say a massive thank you to both Andrew and Lois for helping me find my new role. The information Lois sent over with interview preparation tips was extremely helpful and came in handy at interview.