In-House Talent Acquisition vs Specialist Executive Recruiter — A Founder’s Guide

Should you hire your next CFO through your in-house team — or bring in a specialist? Let’s break it down.

In-house works when you’re hiring at volume, filling operational roles, or promoting internally. But CFO hiring? That’s a different game.

You need judgement. Depth. Access.

The risks?

– Limited access to off-market candidates

– Screening strategic impact is tough

– You might hire the best applicant — not the best fit

That’s where we come in.

At Pitch Hill Partners, we specialise in CFO and finance leadership roles.

We know what “good” looks like, we move fast, and we partner with in-house teams — not replace them.

If you’re hiring a finance leader and want to get it right the first time, let’s talk. No pitch. Just perspective.

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