Finance and Strategy Leadership
At First Quadrants, we specialize in identifying transformative CFOs and Strategy leaders who serve as value architects—not just stewards of capital. In a volatile business environment, Finance and Strategy functions must go beyond reporting and compliance to drive enterprise growth, investor confidence, and strategic pivots.
We partner with founder-led ventures, private equity-backed firms, and listed enterprises to hire finance executives who blend analytical sharpness with strategic agility—leaders who can partner with the CEO, engage the board, and steer the organization through complex financial landscapes.
Roles We Hire For
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Head of Strategy / Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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Group Finance Controller / FP&A Head
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Investor Relations & Treasury Leadership
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Development, and Business Finance Heads
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Finance Transformation and ERP Leadership
Our Assessment Lens
We go beyond resumes and titles. Our functional evaluation approach is anchored in assessing finance leaders on:
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Strategic Capital Allocation and Business Partnering
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Fundraising, Investor Management and Board Readiness
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Risk Management, Governance & Compliance Acumen
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Cost Optimization, Margin Expansion and Cash Flow Stewardship
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Data-led Forecasting, Scenario Planning and Digital Finance Tools
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M&A Execution, Post-Merger Integration and Value Unlocking
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Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence and Cross-border Expansion
