Ben Grinsted Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Camino Search specialises in placing exceptional financial, strategic, and commercial talent into high-growth businesses.From exciting start-ups to established international brands, we have the expertise to provide the best talent at all levels.We also partner with investors (VC/PE), providing them access to exceptional talent to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies.

London, Gb

I worked for Reed Finance for over a decade and specialised in placing leadership professionals in permanent, contract and interim positions in roles such as Group Financial Controller (£100,000 +) Finance Director, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.By focusing on specific business sectors, I have developed a strong network of contacts and a successful track record of placing finance professionals with privately owned companies as well as Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses experiencing exponential growth throughout the UKC-Suite Spotlight Series - In 2022, I launched the "Reed Finance & Accountancy C-Suite Spotlight," an ongoing series featuring interviews with influential leaders in industry. Each edition offers insights into their career journeys, thoughts on the future, and advice for aspiring leaders. You can read more about their experiences and gain valuable guidance for your own career at the link provided here: https://lnkd.in/eqGQXbcH

London, Gb

As a result of my successful leadership of the Reed Finance C&I Permanents Team, I was promoted to Business Manager and given the challenge of transitioning my team to a model that solely focused on leadership appointments. My team and I specialise in placing permanent, contract, and interim finance staff in leadership roles throughout London. I was responsible for managing a team of two highly skilled consultants who were focused on specific business verticals.The typical roles we supported on were at Director and C-Suite level as well as roles within transformation and restructuring.ACHIEVEMENTSPromoted to Senior Business Manager January 2020Promoted to Business Manager August 2019

London, Gb

As a team manager in the Commerce & Industry division at our Central London office, I was entrusted with the leadership of a small group of 2 billing consultants who specialized in permanent and fixed term contract appointments. One of my key achievements in this role was successfully leading and mentoring my team of billing consultants, helping them to grow both personally and professionally. I provided ongoing support and guidance, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. I also fostered a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork among my team members.My responsibilities included not only managing and guiding my team to success, but also actively contributing to the growth and development of our leadership finance function.

London, Gb

Originally focused on recruiting finance professionals at various levels from newly qualified to senior management, including management accountant, financial accountant, finance analyst, finance manager, financial controller, FP&A manager, head of FP&A, and finance director, within the technology, media, and professional services sectors on a permanent basis.In 2017, I shifted my focus to solely placing candidates in head of finance, finance director, and chief financial officer roles. Whilst leading a successful Permanents Team covering Central London; more information above.My achievements within this time have been;Promoted To Principal Consultant 2018Promoted To Permanents Team Manager 2017 run alongside Billing roleNo 1 Reed Finance Permanents Consultant 2018/19No 1 Reed Finance Permanents Consultant 2017/18No 1 Reed Finance Permanents Consultant 2016/17

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

Specialised in placing candidates in Newly Qualified finance positions within Central London. Typical roles included Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager etc.Sectors specialised in were Technology, Media and Business Services

London, Gb

Specialised in placing candidates in finance and accountancy positions within accountancy practice and commercial businesses. This includes a range of roles such as part-qualified, finalist, qualified by experience analyst, payroll, assistant accountant, credit controller, accounts assistant, ledger clerk, and accounts junior.

London, Gb

Continuous employment from Need More Time following sale of the business to Keefe Ventures & Consulting

Whitstable, England, Gb

Sourcing buy-to-let investment properties to investors throughout the UK(Scotland/England & Wales) & USAProactively selling investment properties to clientsIdentifying and qualifying the investor’s key requirements and clearly demonstrating how our business could assist them to build a profitable portfolioClient management - managing clients expectations throughout the buying process post sale to after saleEducating investors with regards to the benefits of investments based on BMV% and rental yieldNetworking and developing relationships with various 3rd parties including estate/realtor agents to quick sale companies to secure property stockSuccessfully developed key business relationships throughout the UK & within the US marketCarried out careful due-diligence on potential opportunities before releasing them to customersRe-negotiating deals after in order to make them saleable to our investors

Westminster, London, Gb

Ba, Theology

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