Feedback from founders, CFOs, investors and senior leaders.

Pitch Hill Partners works with founders, investors and senior leadership teams to find the right finance leaders for their businesses. Here's what some of them have said about the experience.

"Ray's deep understanding of the market and extensive professional network means he consistently delivers high-quality candidates and insights. He is proactive, insightful, and a go-to source for market intelligence. I highly recommend working with him."

Anne Allibone — Fractional CFO

"Although we had to make the difficult decision to pull the European Finance Director vacancy at the final stage — after three strong candidates had already progressed through to the end of the process — I want to acknowledge Ray's exceptional professionalism and attitude throughout. Despite the unexpected outcome, he remained understanding, communicative, and clearly passionate about delivering a high-quality experience for the candidates. It's rare to work with someone who keeps their standards high, even when the process doesn't go to plan. We look forward to working with Pitch Hill Partners again when the time is right."

Charlotte Hammond — HR Manager, Westmont Management Limited

"It was a pleasure working with Pitch Hill Partners on our recent search. They quickly understood our complex needs, presented a high-quality list of CFO candidates and managed the process with professionalism, speed, and excellent communication. Highly recommended to any organisation looking for help or advice in executive finance recruitment."

Cecilia Amis — Chief People Officer, Connected Kerb

"I've known Ray for nearly a decade, so when it came to hiring a new Group Financial Controller, he was the natural person to turn to. He took the time to really understand what we needed — not just the technical skills, but the right personality and long-term fit for our business. The process was smooth, efficient, and we were impressed by the calibre of candidates throughout. We're really pleased with the outcome and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ray and Pitch Hill Partners for any senior finance recruitment needs."

Kevin Thain — Chief Financial Officer, Com Laude

"Pitch Hill Partners recently introduced a Director to the FRP Transitions team. The role Ray helped us to fill was not a conventional role — it had no structured brief. He provided me with a broad range of candidates with the right characteristics, and one individual stood out immediately. Ray and I have a grown-up relationship; we think and behave very similarly. He operates differently from other recruiters who generally don't listen.

Having successfully hired into the Transitions team, our new hire is establishing himself very quickly in the business and forming the right relationships across the group. The early signs are that he was a great find.

I would recommend Ray Nicholls and Pitch Hill Partners to any business or business leader looking to hire an important senior team member — not necessarily a cookie-cutter hire, but those hard-to-find individuals who want to be emotionally and financially invested in the success of your company."

Susan Moor — Director, FRP Transitions

"I have worked with Ray both as a candidate years ago and as an employer many times more recently. He has that uncommon quality of listening to his clients and then consistently delivering, moments later, exactly on brief — and more often than not, above expectation. He is my go-to for senior finance recruitment whatever the mandate."

Richard Shardlow — CFO and Investor

"I've known Ray for many years, and he's been my go-to for senior interim hires in the change environments I regularly find myself in. Most recently he found me a first-class FP&A Manager in a business which needed a full overhaul of systems and processes. Ray understood the ask quickly and found exactly the right candidate in short order. The individual was so effective I hired them again when I moved role. Ray is a great professional with sharp commercial nous and a down-to-earth approach. I would always pick the phone up to him before anyone else in my recruitment network — I wholeheartedly recommend him."

Ian Savage — CFO

"I first worked with Ray in my role as Finance Director of a technology company in London, where Ray recruited the key hires for our finance function. The hires turned out to be first class and joined my team as planned and on time. Subsequently I worked with Ray as an independent consultant, whereby Ray sourced relevant contract roles for me — exactly what I was looking for, in my case finance roles in fast-growing technology companies.

Ray delivers consistently and ahead of expectations, but most importantly always understands the roles and his clients. I plan to continue working with Ray in my current and future roles."

Tareq Naqib — Partner, Summix

"I had an exceptional experience with Pitch Hill Partners. From the first contact, Ray was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in helping me find the perfect candidate. He took the time to understand my requirements and provided personalised support every step of the way. Thanks to his expertise and network, I found a fantastic candidate. I highly recommend Pitch Hill Partners to anyone looking for a smooth, successful search experience."

Yifat Steur — CFO

"Having worked with Pitch Hill Partners on a number of placements, we have an established relationship and good mutual understanding when it comes to requirements. They are always a first port of call when looking to hire or for general advice and recommendations."

Charlene Burns — VP Finance / Global Controller

"Ray is fantastic at understanding requirements from a human as well as a skills perspective, so delivers high-quality candidates who do the job well and are value for money."

Katy Fairweather — Finance Director

"Ray is awesome. Understands the brief and company culture quickly, then sources great candidates."

Seb Theron — CFO

"I have worked with Ray as a candidate and a client. In both instances, Ray has provided an honest, speedy and thorough service."

Bhaven Pandit — CFO

"I have worked with Ray at Pitch Hill for a number of years, both as a candidate and as an employer. He has incredible knowledge of his field and is a joy to work with."

Searle Goott — Founder & CEO

"Pitch Hill Partners go above and beyond to ensure that they meet your needs."

Patrizia Luciana — Interim Group Financial Controller

"Ray spent time ascertaining our needs and provided four candidates who had the skills and competencies to fulfil the role."

CEO — Privately Owned Start-Up

"Ray is fantastic at understanding requirements from a human as well as a skills perspective, so consistently delivers high-quality candidates."

Allen Browning — CFO