finnCap

Note: FinnCap is now known as Cavendish Financial PLC. This change occurred in September 2023 following a merger.

The Challenge

A key client of ours wanted to expand into M&A advisory after acquiring a high-potential business. However, during the integration process, they uncovered significant cultural challenges. The existing pay structure was incentivising the wrong behaviours, leading to a lack of collaboration and a reputation within the industry as a difficult place to work. These issues posed a serious threat to the success of the acquisition and the company’s long-term growth.

Our Approach

Pearse Partners collaborated closely with the finCapps senior leadership team to address these challenges:

Redefining the Pay Structure
We worked with leadership to completely overhaul the firms pay structure. The new system was designed to reward behaviours that aligned with the company’s mission and fostered a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Strategic Talent Acquisition
To support the cultural transformation, we partnered with leadership to identify and recruit key talent. By addressing candidate concerns and aligning them with the company’s new mission, we ensured that new hires were fully bought into the vision for the future.

The Results

Over the course of three years, Pearse Partners played a pivotal role in the company’s transformation:

• Successfully placed 40% of the company’s workforce with top-tier talent.
• Achieved an impressive 135% year-on-year revenue growth.

This scenario highlights our ability to not only address complex cultural challenges but also drive tangible business results. Contact us and a member from our hiring team will be in touch.