Finance Talent in TMT & Professional Services: How Investigo helps businesses stay ahead
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) and Professional Services are among the fastest-moving sectors in the economy. For finance leaders, that pace of change creates both opportunity and pressure: teams must combine technical rigour with commercial agility, supporting growth while adapting to new ways of working.
At Investigo, our specialist finance recruitment team works with organisations ranging from high-growth tech start-ups and global media platforms to consulting firms and accountancy practices. We help them secure finance professionals at every level - from newly qualified accountants through to Finance Directors and CFOs - who can keep businesses on the front foot.
What businesses are looking for
According to Dev Chudgar (ACA),Principal Consultant, demand is strongest for senior finance roles such as Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Group Reporting Leads and Finance Business Partners, particularly within listed and private-equity backed businesses with revenues above £250m.
“Clients work with us because of our deep market knowledge and the transparency and control we bring to every process,” Dev explains. That consultative approach, he adds, ensures clients feel supported at every stage of the hire.
Shifting candidate expectations
The finance market is more competitive than ever – and it’s not just about salary. Harvey Kalket, Finance Recruitment Specialist, notes that employers now have to compete on flexibility and career development as much as on pay.
“Remote and hybrid working options, plus clear opportunities for learning and growth, are becoming key differentiators,” he says. Building long-term relationships with clients, and creating an open dialogue about what candidates really want, allows Harvey to run a more collaborative and efficient recruitment process.
Meeting the challenge head-on
For Principal Consultant Sian Prest, the biggest hurdle is aligning client offers with rising candidate expectations. “Candidates want more – from enhanced benefits and private medical cover to higher base salaries for their level of experience,” she explains.
Her solution is absolute transparency: setting clear expectations with candidates from the outset, regularly checking that they’re comfortable with the package, and keeping clients updated on any changes. “That way, there are no surprises on either side,” Sian says.
It’s an approach that defines the wider team. “We’re not transactional recruiters,” Sian adds. “We take the time to understand our clients’ needs in detail and help them build collaborative, high-performing, close-knit finance teams.”
Across TMT and Professional Services, the right finance leadership can make the difference between simply keeping pace with change and actively driving it. Whether it’s building a finance team for a SaaS scale-up, strengthening FP&A in a global media group, or hiring leadership for a growing consultancy, Investigo combines sector expertise with a genuinely consultative approach to help businesses secure the talent they need.
👉If you’re looking to strengthen your finance function or plan your next senior hire, connect with our TMT & Professional Services team today to see how we can help you move forward.
