Established in Cheshire, UK, Moorfield Nanotechnology is a leading provider of advanced thin-film deposition and nanomaterials processing systems, supporting both academic and industrial research.
Moorfield Nanotechnology needed a hands-on Financial Controller with global experience, manufacturing exposure, strong data/MI skills, and the ability to implement stringent controls while driving insight from the numbers.
Following a briefing meeting with the Managing Director to discuss the opportunity, the ideal candidate profile, and key priorities for the role, Gareth agreed the retained assignment timeframes and set about creating a candidate longlist.
Candidates were identified through Gareth’s extensive network, as well as by targeting active and passive candidates across the relevant sectors. Each potential candidate was interviewed and assessed to ensure suitability for the position and provided with a detailed briefing pack to support their understanding of the role and the organisation.
A shortlist was then presented to the Managing Director, including CVs and a supporting document highlighting why each candidate was interested in the opportunity, alongside Gareth’s interview notes and assessment explaining why they were a good fit.
Following the first stage of interviews, an initial offer was made to the preferred candidate; however, this was declined. Gareth, supported by Karim, quickly created a new shortlist for the MD. Subsequent interviews were conducted, and a final offer was made and accepted.
Placed a high-calibre Financial Controller who:
The MD reports immediate improvements in financial oversight and decision-making.
We recently worked with Gareth and Karim at Adele Carr on the recruitment of our new Financial Controller. The process was well structured and managed with professionalism throughout. Both Gareth and Karim were responsive, attentive, and quick to act.
They presented a strong shortlist that reflected the mix of technical capability and personality fit we were looking for, taking time to understand the balance that mattered to us. While one round of the process did not lead to a hire, we ultimately secured an excellent candidate within budget, who has already made a strong start at Moorfield.
Overall, we found the experience positive and would be happy to work with Adele Carr again in the future.
