The Client

Aroundtown is one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Based in Luxembourg with its operational headquarters in Berlin, the company focuses on the acquisition, development and management of commercial real estate. The focus is on office, hotel and commercial properties in Germany as well as other European markets.

As an internationally positioned group, Aroundtown offers a dynamic environment with complex financial structures, international collaboration and diverse development opportunities for experienced professionals and managers.

The Challenge

A Head of Finance was wanted for the Berlin location.

The search placed special demands on the market. We were looking for a leadership figure who not only possesses sound financial expertise and leadership experience, but is also willing to work operationally and hands-on. This combination is particularly rare in the senior management sector, as many candidates bring either a strong strategic focus or a predominantly operational background.

Even before our collaboration began, Aroundtown had used both its own recruiting activities and collaboration with other recruitment consultancies, but without finding the right candidate.

Our Approach

For this search, we combined various recruiting channels and targeted our network in the finance market:

• Direct approach via LinkedIn and XING

• Activation of our existing network

• Recommendations from the finance environment

• Targeted job advertisements

From the very beginning, the focus was not solely on the technical requirements. Together with the hiring team, we defined very precisely which personality would be successful in the organisation in the long term.

In addition to professional qualifications, the search therefore focused in particular on leadership style, communication skills and the cultural fit with the existing organisation. Thanks to the close coordination with the client, we were able to target the market specifically and identify candidates who brought both the required expertise and the desired cultural fit.

The Results

The position was successfully filled within two months:

1 Head of Finance in Berlin

In the course of the project, a total of 12 qualified candidates were introduced.

The result:

• 12 candidates introduced

• 1 offer extended

• 1 successful hire

Client Feedback

The high quality of the candidate selection was particularly appreciated.

The candidate who was ultimately hired convinced not only with his professional expertise and leadership experience, but above all with his cultural fit with the company. It was precisely this combination of professional match and cultural fit that was crucial for the successful completion of the search and the long-term success of the placement.