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<p>We have proven expertise in matching Accountancy &amp; Finance talent, both for highly specific technical requirements as well as for the right behaviours, to land seamlessly into a new organisation.</p><p>We specialise in the recruitment of qualified finance professionals for employers across Commerce and Industry as well as for Private Equity firms and their portfolio businesses.</p><p>We work with organisations to deliver Permanent or Interim solutions both for gap management or specific project requirements. Our capability covers the full range of qualified finance roles; from recently qualified up to Finance Director and CFO level.</p><p>Get in touch for a confidential discussion about how we can help you hire great people.</p>

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<p>Over the last decade, our incredibly experienced Accountancy &amp; Finance team has built extensive networks, attracting and working with the top tier of talent in the market.</p><p>We pride ourselves on the rigorous and thorough assessment of everyone we meet, ensuring we are only working with the very best.</p><p>We regularly receive referrals and recommendations meaning that not all of the candidates we speak to are actively on the market. We capture precisely what sort of opportunity would prompt them to have a conversation, providing the employers we represent with access to an extensive pool of qualified talent.</p>

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<p>Investments into change and transformation are a regular feature in many organisations and some, particularly those involving technology, can be significant, with the impact of cost/time overruns often being material, with broader impacts across the enterprise. Getting change delivered effectively is therefore a core success factor for almost all organisations.</p><p>Change management and delivery is a core strength for us &ndash; we have helped clients ranging from SME start ups through to global organisations deliver on some of their most strategic delivery challenges. We are experts across the entire change lifecycle, from business case and readiness assessment, through to complex portfolio, programme and project delivery and not forgetting the ultimate benefits realisation and tracking, which some organisations still seem to neglect.</p><p>Our consultants are highly experienced and have the essential &lsquo;grey hairs&rsquo; to sit alongside your leadership teams to help them successfully deliver your most challenging programmes, whatever the scope and scale.</p>

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<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%; height: 289px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 153px;"><td style="height: 153px;">Getting your organisation ready to successfully deliver change is a foundational base upon which the effective delivery and realisation of benefits rests. We can help you to maximise your outcomes through:<br><br>Conducting a thorough readiness assessment across the organisation, including a cultural assessment, review of change capabilities and identification of key barriers to success</td></tr><tr style="height: 51px;"><td style="height: 51px;">Engaging all key stakeholders to ensure that the case for change is as rounded as possible, has all of the relevant input and that all are appropriately invested in the outcomes</td></tr><tr style="height: 34px;"><td style="height: 34px;">Producing a detailed and validated business case including risk-based ROI modelling with clearly identified benefits realisation strategies</td></tr></tbody></table>

Readiness assessment &amp; business case preparation

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>The delivery of change is an everyday reality for virtually all of us. The increasing pace at which organisations need to respond to technological, market, social and economic challenges means that change absolutely has to be done well and really last. We can bring a range of skills and capabilities to bear to help you deliver the most complex and challenging portfolios of change:<br><br>Implementing delivery structures that are fit for purpose for your organisation, balancing the need for effective governance with the ability to efficiently move at pace</td></tr><tr><td>Helping you to develop and mature Programme and Project Management (PPM) capabilities and tooling</td></tr><tr><td>Designing and putting in place effective governance and reporting models and processes which align to your corporate governance and are effective in terms of their interventions and outcomes</td></tr><tr><td>Providing highly experienced delivery and change leads for projects and programmes of all sizes, bringing huge experience to bear quickly and effectively</td></tr></tbody></table>

Portfolio, programme &amp; project delivery

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Delivering the change in itself is a major achievement &ndash; however the reality is that not all organisations follow through on the details of the benefits realisation set out in the initial business case. We can help you maximise your benefits realisation through:<br><br>Developing a consistent framework across the organisation for identifying, measuring and tracking all elements of the planned business case benefits</td></tr><tr><td>Helping you to develop a clear policy around benefits realisation ownership and supporting that with linkages through to key performance indicators to incentivise ownership and accountability at all levels</td></tr><tr><td>Implementing a transparent tracking and reporting system to ensure that there is clarity around the actual outcomes and insight to enable the correct interventions if the realisation of benefits is off track</td></tr></tbody></table>

Benefits realisation &amp; optimisation

<p>Stanton House specialises in helping organisations deliver on some of their most challenging strategic imperatives. Since our inception, we have been driven by a relentless focus on <em>creating exceptional customer experiences</em> and our Consulting business is a natural extension of that approach.​​</p><p>We work in conjunction with Executive and Leadership teams across multiple market sectors to effectively deliver lasting change and transformation, leaving you better equipped to deliver against your future strategy.​​</p><p>We build deep, trusting relationships with our clients, allowing us to effectively work and collaborate with you, as part of your extended team.</p>

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<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Our approach to working with you is designed to deliver maximum value without the drawbacks of the traditional &lsquo;Big Consulting&rsquo; models. ​ <br><br><strong>We embed small, expert teams &ndash;</strong> we work closely alongside existing teams, earning trust and transferring skills and capabilities as we go.​</td></tr><tr><td><strong>We own the outcomes &ndash; </strong>we treat your outcomes as if they were our own and take clear responsibility for successfully executing the change.​</td></tr><tr><td><strong>We simplify the complex &ndash;</strong> we make strategic challenges easier for you to understand and subsequently navigate successfully.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Consulting: Transformed 

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><p>We focus on two key challenges that virtually every organisation has to face as part of delivering their strategic agenda:​<br><br></p><h5>Executing Strategic Change</h5><p>Delivering effective change demands specialist skills - our expertise covers every stage of the change lifecycle, from helping you to understand and define the drivers and business case for change, through the delivery of complex portfolios, into measurable benefits realisation.​​</p></td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%; height: 167.828px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 157.828px;"><td style="height: 157.828px;"><h5>Transforming Your Business</h5><p>Transformation is increasingly an imperative for many organisations - we help you explore and identify your desired future state and outcomes and then work closely with you to deliver really sustainable transformation, from revised operating models through to technology enabled efficiencies.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Delivering on your strategic priorities

<p>Data is now widely recognised as a critical element of an organisation's ability to operate, transform, grow and succeed in increasingly competitive markets. Organisations of all sizes, across virtually all industries, need to gain actionable insight from an ever-expanding range of data available from multiple sources to drive maximum strategic value.</p><p>We are able to work with our clients to assess their current position, develop really effective data strategies, enable these by delivering appropriate data capabilities (systems and people) and then derive valuable insight to optimise business performance.</p><p>In order to deliver lasting value, such plans need to be realistic, achievable and sensible if organisations are to avoid the &lsquo;white elephant&rsquo; data projects which still happen too frequently &ndash; lasting years and consuming millions of pounds before being quietly closed down and written off as they have simply not delivered. Our approach is to start small and not bite off too much too quickly &ndash; this enables rapid results, increases confidence in execution and provides immediate returns to support following phases of delivery.​</p>

Data &amp; Insight

<p>Increasingly, organisations are amassing significant amounts of data but are constrained in their ability to effectively leverage it because they lack a clear data strategy. We can work with you to deliver such a strategy by:</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Analysing the current data capabilities already in place against strategic objectives and best practices to inform the production of a clear strategy for data and insight</td></tr><tr><td>Producing a detailed and costed plan for the implementation of the strategy, along with a phased approach to delivery to maximise value and reduce risk</td></tr><tr><td>Devising a data strategy for your future, including the key strategic drivers, use cases linked to these, an appropriate underlying data architecture and an effective data governance approach</td></tr></tbody></table>

Data assessment &amp; strategy formulation

<p>We differentiate between:</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><h5>Publishing</h5><p>the collation, ingestion, mastering, transforming and publishing of data (often best done centrally) which benefits from scale investment into enterprise-wide capabilities; and</p></td></tr><tr><td><h5>Consumption</h5><p>the subsequent use, analysis and value derivation from data (often best done locally within the business or functional units) which requires more bespoke approaches for each area of the organisation</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><br>We can work with you to deliver a range of effective solutions to build these capabilities:</p><p>Designing and implementing an (increasingly cloud-based) enterprise data architecture and repositories, including data mastering strategies, data lakes/warehouses and visualisation and analytical tools</p></td></tr><tr><td>Helping you choose the best model for your organisation to delivery really effective capabilities, balancing the efficiencies of centralised investment with the more localised demands of specific business units</td></tr><tr><td>Assessing the options for building the people and resource capabilities, including organisational design, in/outsourcing and consideration of partners for delivery</td></tr><tr><td>Executing delivery programmes to implement all of the above in an Agile fashion, delivering results quickly and cost effectively</td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p>

Building enterprise data capabilities &amp; automation

<p>Accurate and timely insight can be used to help businesses improve performance in a number of ways, from improving operational efficiency, identification of cost saving opportunities, generating revenue growth and sales optimisation, product evolution and improved customer service. We can help your organisation to do this through:</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Carrying out a structured analysis of the data, identifying key trends, potential anomalies, patterns and data gaps, all of which can be done increasingly quickly utilising machine learning and AI</td></tr><tr><td>Helping you develop and execute plans to most effectively harness this insight, develop the right culture around data and move to become a truly data-driven organisation</td></tr><tr><td>Working with you to ensure that data can be harnessed by making it available, accurate, timely and providing the business areas with the appropriate tools and training to be able to harness the power of the insight available</td></tr></tbody></table>

Leveraging insight to drive organisational performance

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<p>Data reigns supreme as the cornerstone of organisational decision-making and transformation. From optimising operations to enhancing customer experiences, organisations are increasingly relying on data-driven insights to drive innovation and stay competitive in the digital era.</p><p>Yet the abundance of data presents both opportunities and challenges for organisations, emphasising the critical need for specialist talent to provide critical data analysis and insight.</p><p>We match you with highly specialised Permanent and Interim data specialists, ensuring seamless integration, governance, and insights at every stage of your data evolution.</p>

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<p>Navigate your data transformation journey with confidence. Transform your data into actionable insights with Permanent and Interim experts from our curated talent pool.</p><p>We pride ourselves on the rigorous and thorough assessment of everyone we meet, ensuring we are only working with the very best.</p><p>Our dedicated team sources top-tier talent, from Data Migration Leads and Data Engineers to BI Managers and Power BI Developers, enabling you to harness the full potential of your data assets.</p>

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<p>The global COVID pandemic, subsequent economic impacts, and resulting change agendas are only some of the drivers for organisations to transform their operations in order to remain competitive and achieve their strategic goals.</p><p>In many cases this leads to a need to embrace digital transformation, which entails embedding and leveraging technology across the organisation in order to drive strategic change and measurable business benefits.</p><p>We work with clients to evaluate how well they have incorporated digital capabilities into their operating models, and how effective the organisation is at engaging customers and executing digital initiatives to drive long term business model sustainability and profitability.​</p><p>Identifying and successfully executing the fundamental changes needed for the future will help you retain clients/drive sales, reduce costs, and achieve a sustainable digital transformation.</p>

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<p>As businesses navigate the digital era, with the continuous integration of groundbreaking technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), prioritising digital transformation has become imperative.</p><p>Embracing this shift means more than just adopting new technologies; it entails a fundamental reimagining of processes, cultures, and customer experiences, driving the demand for specialist talent capable of leading and executing these transformative initiatives effectively.</p><p>We find Permanent and Interim talent for your Digital Transformation journey, ensuring seamless technology integration and innovation every step of the way.</p>

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Our Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) will enable you to assess your overall digital maturity and establish a recommended path towards your desired target state:<br><br>Evaluate your current maturity level and how well you have incorporated digital capabilities and strategies into your operating model​</td></tr><tr><td>Assess the current culture within your organisation as it pertains to the digital end goals that you are trying to achieve and identification of the changes needed to underpin a digital transformation​</td></tr><tr><td>Identify any gaps in capability that are needed to deliver the target state of digital operations and maturity​</td></tr><tr><td>Provide a structured foundation for you to take future investment decisions and prioritise these against your strategic drivers​</td></tr></tbody></table>

​Digital maturity assessment &amp; benchmarking

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<p>Unleash your digital potential with our expertly curated Permanent and Interim talent pools. From Project Managers to Transformation Directors, we provide the strategic minds to drive your organisation's evolution.</p><p>The experienced professionals we find support organisations with their broader technology transformation initiatives, encompassing both legacy system refreshes and the implementation of new technology solutions to advance your digital strategy.</p><p>Our talent pool extends to Solution Architects, ensuring your digital initiatives are built on a robust foundation of innovation and efficiency.</p>

Finding Exceptional Digital Transformation Talent

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Digital roadmaps are not just about technology, but should, if they are to be fully effective, encompass culture, technology, target operating model and people. Our approach will enable you to:<br><br>Identify the overall roadmap to help you achieve the digital transformation that you are looking to achieve</td></tr><tr><td>Structure the roadmap into an aligned set of prioritised initiatives, with a clear articulation of the investment needed to implement these and a plan to deliver results quickly​</td></tr><tr><td>Align all stakeholders to the roadmap, ensuring that all key dependencies are identified and fully supported to maximise the outcomes</td></tr><tr><td>Manage the overall execution of the digital change portfolio, ensuring that there is clear benefits realisation across the transformation​</td></tr></tbody></table>

Digital roadmap creation &amp; delivery

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Digital transformation is, in most cases, supported by a need to transition to more agile ways of working. Embracing this can be challenging for organisations accustomed to traditional hierarchical structures and workflows. We can help you embed agile ways of working by:<br><br>Helping you understand what agility really means, what systems and tools you can leverage to deliver this and, crucially, what cultural changes are needed in order to properly benefit from this move to agility</td></tr><tr><td>Bringing real world knowledge and skills gained from having done this many times along with a highly experienced team to supplement your internal capabilities, transfer skills and act as a catalyst for the changes needed​</td></tr><tr><td>Implementing a transparent and clear set of KPIs to enable your organisation to understand and continually optimise your delivery and operations, supported by a clear and unambiguous data set providing robust insight​</td></tr></tbody></table>

Transformation through agile delivery​

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<div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="3i1ho" data-offset-key="av0kn-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="av0kn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="av0kn-0-0"><span data-text="true">Our tailored recruitment services connect organisations with top-tier Permanent and Interim Finance Transformation talent to drive strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and optimise financial performance.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="av0kn-0-0">&nbsp;</div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="av0kn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6pbrs-0-0"><span data-text="true">For over a decade, we've been dedicated to assisting clients with their Finance TOM Design, ERP, Shared Service, and Process Optimisation Programmes, offering expertise in the staffing requirements essential for achieving successful outcomes.</span></span></div></div>

<p>The growing demand for Finance Transformation expertise underscores the invaluable benefits our customers derive from accessing our specialist talent pool, which we proactively nurture and cultivate.</p><p>Frequently, our clients seek highly specialised expertise in specific technologies, platforms, and sectors to ensure value is realised swiftly. Particularly noteworthy is the scarcity of individuals with first-hand experience in Global Process Optimisation and a proven track record in ERP implementation. We take immense pride and satisfaction in our ability to offer such specialised skills on both a Permanent and Interim basis.</p><p>At the heart of our approach is providing solutions that encompass not only technical expertise but also the required behavioural traits needed to thrive within your unique culture.</p>

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At Stanton House, we consider both our candidates and clients as valued customers. We strive to ensure that all our interactions are marked by courtesy and respect - and that we deliver on our promises. <br><br>We are here to build life-long partnerships, putting relationships before transactions. As such, listening to our customers and obtaining feedback is central to all that we do. So much so, that we have appointed a Chief Customer Officer, a Board-level position dedicated to optimising the client experience.<br><br>We set a high bar for exceptional service and rigorously measure our performance.  Although we take great pride in our high level of client satisfaction and our World Class Net Promoter Score (NPS), we continue to refine our approach to better serve your needs and exceed your expectations. Learn more about how we measure customer satisfaction below.

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<p>We help organisations innovate, transform, and grow by matching them with exceptional specialist talent. In the UK we deliver Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions within Accountancy &amp; Finance and Transformation. We also offer a specialist focus on the Private Equity market, understanding the unique dynamic of working with PE firms and portfolio companies. Explore our areas of expertise below:</p>

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<p>It is widely acknowledged that, despite the prevalence of M&amp;A activity, too many transactions still fail to realise the full value promised pre-deal for a range of reasons. Effective due diligence and robust Day 1 and 100 day planning are critical to the successful execution of post-transaction changes and have a disproportionately high impact on the overall success of a deal.</p><p>We work with our clients to provide focused, effective support around transactions, with a particular focus on Technology and Change Management, helping them mitigate and manage the risks around their deal.</p><p>Should you be facing challenges with the execution of your plans, we are also highly experienced at recovering and resetting complex programmes to bring delivery back on track and help you to understand the options and impacts surrounding the recovery.​</p>

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<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>The reality is that too many deals suffer as a result of due diligence that is inadequate, either in scope or in execution &ndash; and particularly so in relation to Technology. The impacts can frequently have a material impact on the post deal plans, integration/separation and growth. We can help to de-risk this through focused Technology due diligence across a range of areas:<br><br>Systems and infrastructure &ndash; including Cloud architecture, networks and hardware, reviewing costs and risks</td></tr><tr><td>IT operating model and costs &ndash; reviewing the current operating model, identifying risks, benchmarking costs and identifying post deal synergies where applicable</td></tr><tr><td>Legacy/technical debt &ndash; often a hidden area, we will help to flush out the risks extant in the current capabilities and roadmaps for remediation</td></tr><tr><td>Information security &ndash; an area of heightened focus given the associated risks, including capability benchmarking and penetration tests where applicable</td></tr></tbody></table>

IT due diligence &amp; discovery

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Early planning around key integration scope, activities, challenges and dependencies is the key to an effective post-deal integration, with minimal business interruption. Our team can bring a breadth of experience to help you develop clear, effective and achievable plans within the constraints of the deal terms:<br><br>Planning for Day 1 and the subsequent 100 days changes, including an assessment of readiness across key areas, including organisational design/realignment, process and supply chain integration, product offers, technology and data integration, and benefits realisation tracking</td></tr><tr><td>Establishing an enterprise-wide Programme Office to oversee the integration, providing robust governance, accurate and transparent reporting on progress and appropriate issue escalation and resolution as required</td></tr><tr><td>Consideration of how employees will be integrated, from structure and target operating models through to the more emotive areas such as pay, rewards and benefits</td></tr><tr><td>Crafting effective communications for dissemination across the organisation to support the cultural, organisational, operational and technology changes that will facilitate the integration</td></tr></tbody></table>

Post-deal Integration &amp; Transformation

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%; height: 346px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 249px;"><td style="height: 249px;"><p>Successful separation is predicated on the execution of a broad portfolio of change which collectively delivers a clean and effective separation. With many moving parts, hard deadlines and, often, complex technology and supply chain interdependencies to be unpicked, we can provide robust planning, execution and monitoring of progress:</p><p><br>Working with you to clearly identify the scope of the separation planning and activities, create a programme structure to effectively execute and govern the delivery of the changes and prepare financial modelling to estimate delivery and other associated costs</p></td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="height: 29px;">Establishing an enterprise-wide Programme Office to oversee the separation, providing robust governance, accurate and transparent reporting on progress and appropriate issue escalation and resolution as required</td></tr><tr style="height: 68px;"><td style="height: 68px;">Establishing commercially effective and appropriate Transitional Service Agreements to support the separation period from both sides, anticipating where issues may arise and working through solutions to manage such risks</td></tr><tr><td>Carrying out a robust risk assessment of the separation plans, with detailed mitigations for the most critical and highest risk dependencies</td></tr></tbody></table>

Separation, carve out planning &amp; delivery

<p>With significant changes in consumer behaviour, distribution channels, economic and social conditions, many organisations find that they need to transform how they operate in order to remain competitive and optimise profitability. An effective operating model should drive a clear linkage between your business strategy and your operational activities in the business.</p><p>Our approach to improving efficiency starts with getting the right linkage between your strategy and the design of the organisation. Through assessing and optimising the operating model we can drive significant benefits across the organisation and position your organisation for future success.</p><p>Further benefits can be driven from the use of technology to automate processes, drive greater data and insight and deliver rapid returns on investments in such areas as Robotic Process Automation (RPA).​</p>

Operating Model &amp; Efficiency

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Organisations tend to grow more complex over time and as a consequence see increased costs and complex leadership structures, with associated impacts on agility and decision making. We can help you to identify key elements that require attention in order to support your future strategy by:<br><br>Assessing current operating processes to identify priority areas for improvement</td></tr><tr><td>Carrying out a cultural assessment, leveraging leading edge technology, to identify the key areas of cultural development to support your strategy</td></tr><tr><td>Reviewing your organisational structure to determine what is currently working well and what areas need improvement</td></tr><tr><td>Agreeing a set of design principles which will guide the process of designing the Target Operating Model</td></tr></tbody></table>

Operating analysis &amp; assessment

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Designing and successfully transitioning to a new Target Operating Model can bring significant strategic benefits, including reduced operating costs, simpler and clearer decision making, improved accountability and a leaner organisational structure. We can help you to deliver transformational operating model changes by:<br><br>Working with you to define a new Target Operating Model guided by your overall business strategy and the challenges and pain points of the current operating model</td></tr><tr><td>Define the new organisational structure which most effectively underpins the new model, including job descriptions and reward structures</td></tr><tr><td>Creating a detailed roadmap and implementation plan for the transition to the new model, including a well structured communications strategy and plan</td></tr><tr><td>Supporting your organisation to make the transition, with robust project management, effective governance and rapid decision making</td></tr></tbody></table>

Target Operating Model &amp; Transition

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>The opportunities for automation are significant within many organisations, driving benefits such as decreased operating costs, greater accuracy, improved customer service and greater productivity, amongst others. Our team can work with you to realise these through:<br><br>Carrying out an assessment of current operational processes to identify key inefficiencies and bottlenecks and produce a prioritised list of areas to address</td></tr><tr><td>Improving processes through the elimination of waste, improved use of data and technology and process redesign</td></tr><tr><td>Identifying the most suitable technology to provide the automation capabilities needed in your organisation and managing the implementation of this</td></tr><tr><td>Leaving behind a culture of continuous improvement across the orgnaisation</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<p>We&rsquo;re passionate about collaborating with clients and nurturing long-term partnerships to enable innovation, transformation and growth. That&rsquo;s why we continually refine our services and create new models of engagement.</p><p>We deliver Permanent and Interim <strong>Recruitment Solutions, Leadership Appointments </strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Consulting Services</strong>, helping public and private sector organisations access exceptional senior talent.</p>

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.763%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><h5><br>Partner with Stanton House to:<br><br></h5><strong>Access</strong> unparalleled specialist recruiting expertise</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Find</strong> the right permanent or interim talent</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gain</strong> confidence &amp; peace of mind</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Achieve </strong>your business &amp; project goals quickly</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p>The aspiration to consistently acquire and retain the best specialist talent is one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today. We know that getting recruitment wrong stalls growth, is time-consuming and expensive.<br><br>Consistently getting it right, however, can transform your organisation and fuel your success. Selecting the right recruitment partner is critical to achieving that outcome. Our in-depth knowledge of our clients’ businesses and the wider specialist recruitment marketplace means we understand the issues and opportunities you face in the ever-changing world of work.</p>

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<p><strong>Connect with brilliant leaders for a transformative impact.</strong></p><p>In 2022 we launched our sister brand Acuity &ndash; an Executive Search firm.</p><p>This team works closely with boards, chairs, management teams and investors to match them with Executive talent, either at board level or those who would report to the board.</p><p>Acuity clients are fascinating businesses undertaking high growth or transformation. The team works across a variety of sectors but has extensive expertise in supporting technology companies innovating the world around us.</p><p>They work with clients who focus on sustainability, be that ESG strategy or in the Renewables, Future Mobility or HealthTech space. Clients range from start-ups, to scaling investor-backed businesses, to FTSE100s.</p>

<h5><br>Partner with Stanton House to:</h5><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144.99px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.763%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><strong>Access&nbsp;</strong>consulting experts</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Share</strong> delivery risk</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Deliver</strong> defined outcomes</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Mitigate</strong> IR35 challenges</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Scale</strong> delivery teams as required</td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h5>Cost-effectively deliver your projects with expert consultancy and less risk.</h5><br><p>Our Consulting Services are designed to take ownership of your project or programme delivery through a Managed Service Agreement (MSA) and a Statement of Work (SoW), for each individual package of work.<br><br>This engagement model helps mitigate IR35 challenges as you pay for expert consultancy and successful project delivery - not a recruitment fee. We share a degree of financial risk and provide significant cost-savings when compared to mainstream consulting services</p> Our Programme Leads are trusted partners with deep expertise as genuine Subject Matter Experts and our delivery teams are comprised of a group of Associates who are well-known to Stanton House and have a proven track record of delivering business-wide transformation.Our teams offer that elusive blend of affordable consulting expertise together with hands-on delivery to address your specific challenge.

Executive Search

<h5><br>Partner with Stanton House to:</h5><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 144.99px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.763%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><strong>Access&nbsp;</strong>the right executive leader for you</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Partner</strong> with a firm who is relentless in making the right match</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Seek</strong> opinion, insights, or perspectives on the leadership market</td></tr><tr style="height: 16.6667px;"><td style="height: 16.6667px;"><strong>Gain</strong> access to a proven research and assessment methodology</td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p>

<h5>Connecting you with exceptional leaders</h5><br><p>Leadership appointments are some of the most critical decisions made by boards and investors so working with the right partners is vital to making that transformational appointment.</p><p> </p><p>Our search team offers access to a network of proven executive talent which, when combined with an extensive research capability gives us the ability to move quickly to deliver diverse and thought-provoking shortlists. We are curious and tenacious in understanding your business before covering the market to find the single person that will deliver a result for you.</p>

<p>Stanton House specialises in helping organisations deliver on some of their most challenging strategic imperatives. Since our inception, we have been driven by a relentless focus on creating exceptional customer experiences and our Consulting business is a natural extension of that approach.​​ Take a look below at what some of our customers say...</p>

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<p>In the competitive landscape of Private Equity, we specialise in crafting elite <a title="Accountancy &amp; Finance" href="/clients/specialisms/accountancy-and-finance">Accountancy &amp; Finance</a> teams that drive success. With an exclusive focus on the PE market, we forge partnerships with PE Funds and their portfolio companies throughout Europe, helping them hire Permanent and Interim talent.</p><p>We grasp the intricacies of operating within PE-backed enterprises, the imperative of ROI, the demand for transparent reporting, and the call for unwavering accountability.</p><p>Get in touch to find the high-calibre Senior Finance talent needed to support your growth.</p>

<p>Get in touch for a confidential discussion about how we can help you hire exceptional Private Equity talent for transformational impact.</p>

<p>Our meticulous search and evaluation methodology consistently yields top-tier Executive placements. Leveraging our extensive network within Private Equity and deep sector expertise, we pinpoint and deliver Permanent and Interim Senior Finance professionals, who not only embody your brand, but also drive tangible results with agility.</p><p>Going the extra mile, we curate an unparalleled customer experience, tailoring each search to your unique needs and business imperatives.</p><p>We commit to only representing individuals that we've met, thoroughly assessed and believe can add genuine value to our clients.</p>

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<p>Investments into change and transformation, particularly those involving technology, can be significant and the impact of cost/time overruns can be material, often with broader impacts across the enterprise.</p><p>We specialise in providing a range of services to help our clients mitigate and manage the risks around their transformation and/or technology investments. From providing one off, impartial and independent reviews on progress, through to end to end Programme Assurance across the entire delivery lifecycle.</p><p>Should you be in the unfortunate situation of one of your key programmes deteriorating or encountering issues, we are also highly experienced at recovering and resetting complex programmes to bring delivery back on track and help you to understand the options and impacts surrounding the recovery.​</p>

Programme Assurance &amp; Recovery

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Whether it is a single large programme or a complex, multi-year portfolio of change you are committing to, we recognise the level of investment in the broadest terms that you will be making and the need to ensure delivery against challenging objectives. We can help you to assure the delivery of the outcomes using our structured approach to assurance:<br><br>A flexible and highly effective service structured around your priorities and the scale of the investment and delivery</td></tr><tr><td>We can work within your governance approach if need, or if this is not yet fully developed we can work with you to flesh this out into an effective and pragmatic framework for you to use going forward</td></tr><tr><td>Our team are seasoned individuals, with deep experience of delivering in some of the most challenging environments and will be there by your side through to a successful conclusion</td></tr></tbody></table>

Independent programme assurance

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%; height: 288.5px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 153px;"><td style="height: 153px;">For those clients looking for a lighter touch assurance, or perhaps an independent viewpoint for the purposes of reporting to stakeholder and governance committees, we are able to carry out rapid in-flight reviews of a wide range of programmes:<br><br>Structured reviews working to a proven methodology and sorting across 8 key dimensions, with a full executive report detailing the findings</td></tr><tr style="height: 33.5px;"><td style="height: 33.5px;">Mobilization and Completion very quickly, subject to access to key information and resources being provided to us</td></tr><tr style="height: 51px;"><td style="height: 51px;">Full financial analysis of budgets and forecasts, helping to prioritise areas for further intervention</td></tr><tr style="height: 51px;"><td style="height: 51px;">A cost-effective way of providing an independant status check, often paid for by cost savings realised from the recommendations of the review</td></tr></tbody></table>

In-flight programme reviews

<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.049%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.793%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>We understand that, despite the best of intentions, large scale programmes can and do encounter issues which can impact on any combination of timescales, costs and deliverables. Our programme recovery and reset approach<br><br>A rapid, full scope review of the programme, based on 8 key areas and adopting a risk-based approach to potential interventions</td></tr><tr><td>Review of the original business case to establish likely variances and identify opportunities for recovery</td></tr><tr><td>A detailed stakeholder report, plus higher level Executive report, setting out options and key recommendations, with a detailed impact analysis</td></tr><tr><td>Targeted interventions based on the accepted recommendations, working alongside your teams to reset the programme and re-plan delivery</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<p>We excel in assembling whole teams of specialists dedicated to facilitating change initiatives. Learn how through our Consulting Services we embed small expert teams, own the outcomes, and simplify the complex so that you can achieve your strategic objectives.</p>

<ul><li><a title="Data &amp; Analytics" href="/clients/specialisms/data-analytics-ai">Data, Analytics &amp; AI</a></li><li><a title="Digital Transformation" href="/clients/specialisms/digital-transformation">Digital Transformation</a></li><li><a title="Finance Transformation" href="/clients/specialisms/finance-transformation">Finance Transformation</a></li></ul><p><br>Click into the areas above to learn more about the specific roles we place candidates in.</p>

<p>In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving market landscapes, the imperative for organisational transformation has never been more pronounced.</p><p>From embracing digitalisation to staying ahead of industry disruptions, businesses worldwide are compelled to embark on transformative journeys to remain competitive and relevant.</p><p>We provide comprehensive support to organisations throughout Europe, supplying specialised talent to spearhead enterprise-wide transformation in the areas of:</p>

<p>We work with clients across all sectors, from scale-up and established investor-backed businesses, to the largest privately or publicly owned companies.</p><p>Our flexible recruitment solutions encompass both Permanent and Interim staffing options, allowing us to adapt to your evolving needs. Additionally, we excel in assembling whole teams of specialists dedicated to facilitating change initiatives.</p><p>With deep expertise in assessing the capability of Project, Programme, and Transformation leaders, we only match you with top-tier talent with the skills and experience required to deliver and succeed.</p><p>Furthermore, our team serves as your strategic talent partner, providing continuous support and guidance to navigate complex transformation projects successfully.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Stanton House is a disability confident employer. We aim to have fully inclusive and accessible recruitment processes and will always enquiry whether people need any accommodations throughout the interview process. Anyone with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a role is entitled to an interview with Stanton House. We will always anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments for our staff. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss any of the above in more detail before submitting an application</span></p>

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<p>At Stanton House, we value our candidates just as much as our clients. We treat every candidate with courtesy and respect, keeping our promises every step of the way. We understand the common frustration of feeling like a commodity in the recruitment process, and we actively work to challenge that perception.</p><p>We pride ourselves on being attentive listeners and are committed to gathering feedback from our candidates. To ensure an exceptional experience, we have a Chief Customer Officer dedicated to overseeing and improving the candidate journey.</p>

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<p>We invest in lifelong partnerships that empower qualified Accountancy &amp; Finance and senior Transformation professionals to thrive in their careers. Leveraging our insight and employer relationships, we offer exceptional Permanent and Interim career opportunities across a variety of industries. This includes a team dedicated to placing Finance leaders into Private Equity firms and portfolio businesses. Explore our areas of expertise below:</p>

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