Recruiting the Leaders a Family Business Needed to Grow
Industrial Manufacturing.
Executive Search.
Carrera was engaged by a family owned business to support their next phase of growth by conducting an executive search to find a CFO that was equipped to drive change and growth in the finance function and broader leadership.
The Challenge
Successfully owned and operated for more than 40 years, this family business had reached an inflection point: the next stage of growth required leadership capability it didn't yet have internally. The business needed to a Chief Financial Officer — not just functionally capable, but culturally compatible with a business where trust, values, and long-term thinking are foundational.
The risk of getting this wrong was significant. A mis-hire at senior level in a family business isn't just a commercial cost — it disrupts culture, strains relationships, and can set growth back by years. The business needed a search partner who understood that.
What Carrera Delivered
Michael Floyd led the search personally — conducting a deep-dive brief that went beyond the job description to understand the business's values, leadership style, and what the new leader would need to do in their first 12 months to be genuinely effective. The candidate assessment process included behavioural profiling to evaluate cultural alignment alongside functional capability.
The Outcome
Through a comprehensive market mapping and headhunting process, the right leader was identified and placed into the business. One on one coaching for the first six months of their appointment ensured early engagement, comprehensive onboarding and clearly defined KPIs Carrera remains the trusted search partner for the business' speople decisions.
This was a substantial move for our business and Michael really went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, informed and supported throughout the process. He helped us uncover what we really needed and conducted a comprehensive search to ensure we found the best person to help drive our business forward.
- Owner, Family business