Clients
We believe that it has rarely been more challenging than it is today to attract high calibre talent to your business. When you couple this with a market crowded by recruitment agencies all claiming to be different, but yet operating with the same approach, it’s not surprising that consistency of delivery as well as quality and continuity of service are scarce commodities.
Pear Talent is a dedicated boutique consultancy, without the distractions and complexities of a larger firm, built around experienced consultants, with established networks and founded on the principle of long-term partnership. This means we’re able to be flexible and devote our time and attention to you.
We tailor a personalised and innovative approach to providing creative and diverse shortlists; consequently, global organisations trust us to partner with them for the most desirable and crucial appointments.
Our Approach
We Listen
to you and appreciate your requirements, objectives and priorities
We Understand
technical experience and changing market trends
We Communicate
keeping you informed of progress and challenges throughout
We Deliver
through established networks and innovative methods
What do we cover?
At Pear Talent we specialise in finance and accounting professionals within the insurance sector, up to and including CFO/FD level. Our clients include FTSE listed international businesses through to private equity backed start-ups and niche consultancies.
The areas we support include, but are not restricted to:
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial & Management Reporting
- Capital Management & Solv.II
- Corporate Finance & M&A
- Investor Relations
- Strategy
- Management Consultancy
- Finance Transformation & Change
- Finance Operations
- Financial Risk & Control
- Technical & Regulatory Accounting
- Accounting Policy
- Internal Audit
- Tax
- Treasury
Haven’t seen what you’re looking for? Give us a call and let’s talk it through. We know what we’re good at and we’re not in the business of over promising and under delivering!
What can you expect?
If we feel we are unable to help, we will tell you and do our best to offer other alternatives.
Don’t just take our word for it….
Andrew P.
Group Financial Controller, Legal & General
“Ed has consistently provided an excellent service and secured great results for me! The key to his success rests in the time he takes to understand your business as well as your needs and requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ed.”
Okobea A.
Chief Accountant, AIG
“Ed is excellent at listening and understanding both the needs of the company and the candidate, as well as understanding the business for which he is recruiting. He ensures that the options he provides are suitable for both parties and maintains integrity in his dealings. This is evident in his providing appropriate candidates for roles. He also does not pressurize candidates into taking on roles that may not suit their situation or needs.”
Andrew P.
Financial Controller, GreyCastle
“I have worked with Ed on a number of occasions and have always been highly impressed with his professionalism. He has great insight into the industry and always takes the time to fully understand my requirements, consistently delivering on his promises. I would definitely recommend Ed.”
Roger Y.
Director, Financial Reporting & Operations, Legal & General
“Ed is an experienced consultant with broad experience of the Insurance sector and its requirements. He works very closely with his clients to ensure the best fit of candidate. Highly recommended.”
Michael F.
Director Consulting, PwC
“Ed’s approach has always been to the highest professional standards with an excellent level of communication. Further Ed always takes the time to fully listen and understand clients requirements while making appropriate recommendations.”
Latinka P.
Finance Director, Legal & General
“Ed provides a great recruitment service – he is focused on a role and individual qualities of candidates always providing the additional value by understanding the cultural fit, personal strengths and potential added value to the business.”
Raja R.
Financial Controller, Friends Life
“Ed is highly knowledgeable about the insurance sector and has provided excellent insight into the opportunities out there. He is keen to understand what clients are really looking for and to help find them the right person to fit the opportunity.”
Darryll M.
Group Financial Controller, Old Mutual
“I appreciate the efforts you make to understand my company and my recruitment needs and the extra mile you go to get suitable candidates.”
Steve H.
Head of Group FP&A at Friends Life Group
“Ed is a recruiter with excellent knowledge of the insurance market and individuals in it. He understands requirements and finds people who match organisational and individual needs. If recruiting in the London insurance market I would use Ed without hesitation.”
Chris W.
Head of Group Planning & Analysis, Old Mutual
“Ed is reliable and trustworthy with a good understanding of the market.”
Stephen M.
Head of Finance, Partnership Assurance
“I have always found Ed to be responsive to our needs and provide quality candidates that fit our requirements, which comes from his clear understanding of our business and industry. This makes the recruitment process as efficient and effective as possible. On a personal note Ed is very easy to deal with and always quick to respond, and I would have no hesitation recommending him.”
Peggy L.
Head of Expense Transformation, Legal & General
“I’ve worked with Ed for a number of years now and it’s always been a pleasure. He understands business needs and puts forward great candidates. I would recommend working with Ed.”
Neil M.
Financial Controller, PIC
“Ed’s been a great help to me on more than one occasion – with good contacts, a good knowledge of the industry and an ear that’s able and willing to listen.”
Harminder S.
Planning & Analysis Manager, Partnership Assurance
“Ed invested time in understanding the kind of role I was looking for which sounds like common sense but in my experience this is not the norm. Ed also provided sound and constructive feedback which was very helpful. I very much appreciate the fact that Ed knows and understands the insurance industry well and is able to connect candidates and clients by understanding their requirements.”
Ian K.
Financial Controller, Equitable Life
“Ed is personable and professional, maintaining contact when looking for roles for you and/or searching for candidates, selecting the right roles and companies to put forward for consideration. His non-sales approach is appreciated.”
Matthew R.
Head of Technical Accounting, Partnership Assurance
“Ed is a highly professional consultant, who was always open and honest in communication and a pleasure to work with.”
Gareth C.
Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, Friends Life Group
“Ed is a focussed and driven recruiter, who maintains strong and long lasting relationships with both hiring companies and candidates both before, during and after a placement. Ed’s personal style is one of friendly professionalism, I would definitely work with him again in the future.”
Aftab S.
Finance Director, CT Capital PLC
“My experience of working with Ed as a candidate was fantastic. Ed gave me an in-depth understanding of roles as well as kept me up to date with developments on a regular basis. Ed was very professional in his dealings with me. I will no doubt get in touch to use Ed’s support when I am next available as well as use his services for recruiting candidates for my business. Great job. Thanks.”
Lee R.
CFO, Antin Infrastructure Partners
“Ed is a creative recruiter, seeking out opportunities and potential matches and has a thorough and in-depth understanding of the life and pensions sector.”