Testimonials

We were introduced to Talent4 as a specialist search firm focused on CFO recruitment for fast-growing, privately owned businesses. Their deep understanding of the mindset and capabilities required of a CFO in a scaling organisation was clear from our very first conversation. They quickly presented a strong and diverse shortlist of highly relevant candidates and guided us through the process with professionalism and insight. The level of service was exceptional, and they operated as genuine partners throughout what was a critical hire for our business. We are delighted with the CFO we ultimately appointed and would not hesitate to recommend Talent4.

Rob and Talent4 played a key role in helping us to find a CFO for London Gynaecology - thinking carefully through the ideal characteristics and finding a number of candidates that met them. It's great to have our new CFO on board helping to lead London Gynaecology through its next stage of development.

Our experience with Robert and Talent4 was highly positive. Robert was incredibly thoughtful about the role and took time to truly understand the nuances of what we needed in a CFO for one of our portfolio companies (1MED) and balance the different perspectives of the board and SMT.

We are very pleased with the result, and the candidate has already made great progress within the business.

We worked with Robert on a new CFO appointment post PE-investment. It was a tricky brief, with a number of quite particular requirements.

Rob worked closely with all key stakeholders to ensure he fully understood our needs and familiarised himself with our particular setup and culture.

He worked hard to find a number of well qualified candidates and Rob persisted to end with no loss of enthusiasm. We are delighted with the outcome of the search, and I very much enjoyed working with Robert and Talent4. We would not hesitate to work with Robert again.

I worked with Cindy Casciani to find a Chair for BibliU, the market leader in digital content delivery and campus store management.

BibliU is a VC-backed, scaling international EdTech business. I was very specific in my requirements, seeking a Chair who could collaborate with me, as a young, ambitious entrepreneur, to further scale our business both in the UK and internationally.

Cindy managed a thorough and professional search, and I appreciated the level of partnership and communication throughout the process. We had several excellent candidates to choose from. The appointment has been very successful. Our Chair is a valuable and constructive leader of the board.

Cindy did a fantastic job, and I would definitely recommend her. I would certainly work with her again.

Robert is a great recruiter with a wealth of understanding and an enviable network.

Very frank and open communication style which is essential at all times in the business of selling people.

A joy to work with!

I have worked with Cindy Casciani on two separate occasions to find Non-Executive Directors for one of the businesses I Chair. In each case, it was a very specific and exacting brief. Cindy quickly understood the key requirements and produced thorough shortlists of highly qualified candidates. Both have been excellent additions to the board, and both continue to add value.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Cindy.

As a rapidly expanding, investor-backed startup, we needed a Finance Director who could step in and grow with us.

Talent4 immediately felt like the right partner. Their insight into the market and breadth of connections made the process straightforward: we were kept informed at every turn and found the right candidate.

We’re delighted with our new FD and would recommend Talent4 to any ambitious business seeking top-tier finance leadership.

I have known Cindy for over 30 years and seen her operate in both in house talent acquisition roles and as an independent professional service provider.

I have continued to use her because I get honest advice, thorough research work and outstanding Directors. She has recruited 2 incredible Non-Executive Directors for me in the last 3 years, both of whom have proved invaluable.

I will use Cindy in the future because I know she will deliver the right outcome not the easy outcome.

Cindy has a talent for finding Non-Executive Directors who don't just fit the brief, they elevate it.

She creates partnerships where the spark and drive of start-ups are perfectly matched with the insight and seasoned judgement of experienced NEDs.

The result is a powerful blend of energy and wisdom that brings out the very best in both.

I engaged Rob at Talent4 to find me a Head of FP&A – having worked with him successfully on previous hires.

A strong spec was prepared and Rob then managed + 200 applications down to an excellent short list of 6 candidates which provided a good range of relevant experience and background.

We could have hired several of these but after initial interviews, narrowed it down to two outstanding candidates who we took through the rest of our process. We closed out the hiring of our preferred candidate Simon quickly with Rob’s support and are delighted to have him on board and already delivering excellent insight.

The whole process end to end was very efficient and produced candidates that matched our spec but were also good fit with our culture and my working style – one of Rob’s X factors is the level of detailed briefing he seeks from the client and then gives the candidates and this really helps to underpin getting the match of client and candidate spot on.

I look forward to working with Rob again when we next have a key hire.

I was delighted that we appointed Rob Draper and Talent 4 to undertake our CFO search, not just because of the end result, but the professional and engaging way Rob managed the whole process.

Rob’s experience really shone through in his immediate understanding of the core attributes of the role we needed and importantly the cultural fit to drive our business forward in such a key appointment. His networks and links in the market are exceptional, and within 2 weeks he had a really strong short list.

Importantly, Rob managed the process exceptionally well, sharing a clear list with a punchy summary to support our shortlisting, maintaining regular contact with me, prospective candidates and our Chair and in understanding the unique requirements of working in a PE backed firm.

I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Robert and I have been working together for over 15 years, on an array of projects. Robert is a trusted partner when it comes to finding high quality finance leaders for the high growth businesses I work with.

His deep understanding of what it takes to be successful in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment means he is able to identify the right candidates for the business needs.

His track record of finding great finance leaders speaks for itself and the recent search he ran for Focaldata was first class - we are delighted with the appointment we made.

Channel 3 Consulting Limited appointed Rob Draper and Talent 4 to undertake a confidential and time sensitive CFO search, a process led by myself in conjunction with the CEO and the company's private equity investor.

Aside from the search being a success, working with Rob on this important mandate was a joy: the overall process was exactly as outlined by Rob when pitching for the business and the outcome a great success.

Rob kept me informed throughout the search process and his communication, written and verbal, was excellent.

A great experience all round, thank you, Rob.

Talent4 helped us find an interim Director of Finance for our business. We had very specific requirements and Robert was able to provide a shortlist of quality candidates in a short period, he listened and reacted to feedback and it was clear he had a great knowledge of the finance sector and the candidates that would suit our business.

We wouldn’t hesitate to use Talent4 in the future.

Rob really owns the process from start to finish speaking regularly with both clients and candidates. He communicates in a very open manner to ensure the fit is excellent and all key issues are covered. Couldn't recommend him highly enough!

I have known Robert for many years now and he is my go-to person when it comes to recruitment. He is insightful and honest when it comes to finding the right fit, both when recruiting a team member and finding the right job for myself.

And he is great fun too! Highly, highly recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Robert and he is one of the best in the business. He really took the time to understand my needs as a client so I was delighted with the quality of candidates he introduced me too. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again.