The challenge

Help reset the role of finance and strategy within the organisation, balancing both value creation and stewardship.

The roles

Head of Commercial Finance

Head of Strategy

3 x Senior Commercial Finance Managers

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Client
Solution

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In 2021, Simplot Australia's executive team initiated a key project to uplift capability and perform a structural shift in order to place finance at the heart of the organisation driving accountability for business performance. Emu was engaged by the CFO and worked closely with the Head of Internal Talent to provide deep market insights and deliver all key searches on time and within budget.

Results


5

Key Hires

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100% 

success

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46

days to hire

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Emu is the first search firm I turn to when I’m recruiting leadership roles. They understand the calibre of candidates that I’m looking for and have great networks to access the very best in the market.

Andrew Murray, Former CFO
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Joel O'Halloran
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Scott Bateman
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Emu is the first search firm I turn to when I’m recruiting leadership roles. They understand the calibre of candidates that I’m looking for and have great networks to access the very best in the market.

Andrew Murray
Chief Financial Officer
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I'd highly recommend Emu as an effective search partner to engage when searching for senior talent in the Marketing/Digital sector.

Lil Velis
Chief Customer Officer
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Style and cultural fit are also an important criteria in our executive team. I am delighted with the outcome of the search process, and would highly recommend Luke and the Partners at Emu Search for their ability to find extraordinary executive talent.

Libby Christie
Executive Director
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Very innovative in the approach to identifying new talent. Commercial while solving critical, complex GM assignments

Mike Schneider
Chief Executive Officer
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