Free Hiring Guides for Business Leaders
Hiring a senior finance leader for the first time — or doing it again after a difficult experience — raises a lot of practical questions. These guides are written by Ray Nicholls, Founder of Pitch Hill Partners, based on over 20 years of CFO and Finance Director search across the UK.
They're free, straightforward, and written for founders, CEOs and HR leads who want honest guidance without the sales pitch.
How to advertise a senior finance role
Written by Ray Nicholls, Founder, Pitch Hill Partners
Most businesses default to LinkedIn and hope for the best. This guide explains where senior finance candidates actually look, how to write an advert that attracts the right people, and what to avoid.
Writing a Job Description that works
Written by Ray Nicholls, Founder, Pitch Hill Partners
A job description is your first sales tool. This guide walks you through how to write one that reflects the real opportunity — not just a list of responsibilities — so the best candidates actually want to apply.
How to run a great interview process
Written by Ray Nicholls, Founder, Pitch Hill Partners
Interviewing senior finance candidates is different from interviewing for other roles. This guide covers structure, question types, who should be in the room, and how to assess for cultural fit as well as technical capability.