A well-established UK family office needed a CFO to take full ownership of their finance function. Until then, financial management had been handled informally by the principal and their spouse, but growing complexity meant it was time to bring in an experienced professional.
McLean was asked to find someone with top-tier financial credentials, commercial insight, and the discretion to work in a highly confidential environment. The incoming CFO would be expected to overhaul reporting systems, reset payroll processes and introduce more structured ways of working. They also needed the judgement to navigate a variety of business interests and external investments.
Our search focused on family office specialists across the UK, from large institutions to smaller, hands-on firms. The appointed candidate had a blend of big-business expertise and recent experience in a boutique environment, bringing structure, clarity and confidence to the client’s operations.
