Altus Partners Monthly Roundup

Welcome to the first edition of the Altus Partners monthly newsletter on Linkedin.

Altus Partners, part of The LCap Group ,is one unified, award-winning team with a diversity of expertise in executive search across the private equity industry. We work with leading funds across Europe and their portfolio companies, collaborating across industries and functions to help organisations find and develop outstanding talent. We are specialists in the following areas: Investors, IR, Finance and Corporate Development/M&A.

With demands on identifying the right talent never being higher, we continue to build a truly unique platform in order to deliver a customised offering that meets both the short and long-term needs of our clients.

Each month, we'll compile highlights and insights from the realms of Private Equity and Executive Search into one easily digestible newsletter.

Enjoy!

Within a Private Equity asset, the CFO plays a pivotal and multifaceted role in driving growth and achieving the milestones in the value creation plan. But on top of a strong functional skillset, is it more beneficial for the CFO to have a domain or situational experience?

In this article, we look at:

1. The CFO's Role in Private Equity: The CFO within a Private Equity asset holds a multifaceted role in driving growth and achieving milestones in the value creation plan.
2. Domain vs. Situational Experience: The debate between domain-specific and situational expertise at the C-1 level prompts exploration into the most beneficial blend for optimal performance within the finance function.
3. Integrating Data Capabilities: There is a growing trend in Private Equity assets to integrate data capabilities into the finance function, aligning data with financial strategy, streamlining reporting, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
4. Blending Experience for Success: The highest-performing assets recognise the value in combining both industry-specific knowledge and Private Equity situational expertise, emphasising the importance of a balanced approach in finance leadership roles.
5. Optimising Finance Function: When the finance function is strategically aligned and optimised, CFOs can fully leverage their potential as value drivers and strategic partners, contributing to success throughout the investment cycle.

Click here to read the full article >>

How do you build an M&A function from scratch?

2023 was a year to forget for large-cap M&A, but what we did see was a significant uptick in private equity funds looking to build M&A functions from scratch. We also noticed a few key mistakes that companies consistently make when bringing in their first M&A specialist.

Philip Hodson , Partner in our Portfolio Practice, shares his findings >>

The Private Equity industry faced its own set of challenges in 2023 such as heightened investor demands and economic uncertainties, which emphasised the need for differentiated talent acquisition strategies.

Key takeaways:

1. Evolving Talent Landscape: The article delves into the changing dynamics of talent acquisition and retention within the private equity sector, highlighting the need for adaptability to navigate the evolving talent landscape effectively.
2. Skills and Competencies: It emphasises the importance of identifying and cultivating the right skills and competencies to meet the demands of the modern private equity environment, focusing on areas such as ESG, digitalisation, and diversity.
3. Strategic Talent Management: The article underscores the significance of strategic talent management practices, including robust recruitment strategies, talent development initiatives, and retention programs, as essential components for private equity firms to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent

Find out more about The Changing Dynamics in Private Equity Talent Acquisition >>

Investment Associate – impressive Renewables fund – London

Altus Partners has exclusively partnered with a leading Private equity fund that is looking to grow its Renewables-focused investment team in London. Apply here >>

Senior Group Financial Controller – Private Equity - London

Altus Partners is leading the search for a notable large cap Private Equity firm to find their next Senior Group Controller in their most recent high-profile investment. Apply here >>

Head of Treasury - London

Altus Partners are delighted to be partnered with a leading Mid-Market Private Equity firm to lead the search for a Head of Treasury for a high-growth European SaaS asset. Apply here >>

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If you are a professional in or looking to join the industry, or a Private Equity fund looking for talent advice then the Altus Partners team is here to help! With diverse expertise in the private equity sector, Altus Partners collaborates across industries and functions to help organisations find and develop outstanding talent. Please get in touch >>