Robert Manning

– Driving the Sales of the Acenta padel brand in the UK & Ireland – Including: Acenta padel courts, Acenta House of Padel, Peliga (equipment brand), sportofpadel.com (online store), Acenta Padel Tour.

– Built Windmill AI Talent Services to deliver guaranteed finance hires using Clay-powered sourcing and automated workflows – Placed hundreds of finance professionals across Investment Banking, Asset Management, Fintech, and Consultancy – Led digital growth and strategic partnerships at Grant Thornton, driving data-led recruitment innovation – Delivered £70K+ annual cost savings for clients compared to traditional recruitment agencies – Developed a 360° hiring methodology combining employer branding, market intelligence, and candidate experience – Connecting finance professionals with exceptional talent and bespoke solutions. – Finding the right person or solution can be a grind—let us take the hassle away by providing tailored solutions that are the perfect fit for your business.

– As the leader of the Finance and Accountancy practice at Newman Stewart, I am passionate about building and guiding our team to focus on key roles from Finance Controller to CFO. – My expertise lies in executive search and headhunting, connecting top-tier finance professionals with organisations across various sectors, industries, and regions. – I am dedicated to driving growth and success by matching exceptional talent with the right opportunities.

– Promoted Grant Thornton's Data, Digital & Technology capabilities to existing clients while exploring new markets and identifying untapped customer segments. Aimed to cultivate a self-sustaining digital sales pipeline over the next 5 years. – Bolstered a versatile business development team, harnessing third-party relationships and strategic resource augmentation. – Developed a central digital resource augmentation business with margins exceeding 30%, generating revenue by leveraging the team's existing skills and introducing new talent as needed. – Cultivated strategic partnerships with complementary enterprises to diversify revenue streams, enhance the product/service portfolio, and elevate brand visibility. Established and nurtured critical alliances while continually assessing current third-party relationships. – Managed the Growth team within the Digital Hub, ensuring its capacity to meet client requirements. Oversaw Digital Hub Marketing, Events, and Communication strategies.

– Specialized in placing permanent finance professionals into the financial services industry. – Led a team focusing on Buy-side, Fintech, Insurance, Energy, and Consultancy sectors. Managed banking team placements from graduate to board level in risk, finance, projects, and quantitative analysis. – Drove business development and fulfilled client needs in commercial finance, fund accounting, finance, risk, strategy, and consultancy. – Arranged meetings with potential clients to promote Maze's consultative approach. – Took a 360-degree approach to recruitment, sourcing and placing candidates globally.

– Provided consultancy services with up-to-date market trends, including hiring trends, salaries, and bonuses. – Ensured efficient and accurate recruitment, matching candidates to skill levels and organizational culture. – Advised clients on recruitment challenges and proposed solutions. – Maintained strong relationships with clients on both business and HR sides. – Discussed market opportunities with candidates and prepared them for interviews through mock sessions. – Achieved preferred supplier list status with new clients, maintaining a steady pipeline. – Retained as the sole recruiter for several projects due to high performance and service. – Conducted assessment centres for large-scale recruitment needs (5+ candidates). – Built long-lasting relationships with candidates, assisting in their career progression.

– Established a new Finance & Risk team within an IT-focused organisation, building candidate portfolios and market insights. – Created business development databases for M&A, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management firms, while expanding into Risk & Compliance.