Louisa Smyth

Louisa is a highly experienced finance recruitment specialist with more than 18 years' expertise across the East and West Midlands, specialising particularly in qualified, senior and executive finance appointments.

She recruits CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Financial and Group Accountants, Management Accountants, FP&A professionals, Finance Business Partners and Treasury specialists.

Louisa provides organisations with contingency recruitment, executive and retained search, and interim and contract solutions, giving her the flexibility to match the recruitment methodology to the business requirement.

For senior, confidential or business-critical appointments, Louisa's extensive regional network and proactive search capability provide access to professionals beyond those visible in the active candidate market. She also has substantial experience of interim and project recruitment, supporting organisations through transformation, change, unexpected departures and periods where specialist finance expertise is required immediately.

Her approach combines deep market knowledge with a clear understanding of organisational culture, commercial objectives and candidate motivation. Louisa also provides detailed salary benchmarking, market intelligence and role evaluation, helping employers make informed hiring decisions and senior finance professionals navigate important career moves.

• louisa.smyth@sheridanmaine.com
• 07887 767037
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