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Camino Search is your trusted partner and advocate in the market. Your success is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
From advising start-ups and SMEs on their first finance hires through to full team builds, we source the industry’s leading talent through our extensive network, cutting-edge software and data-led market analysis.
We are committed to working at pace without compromising on quality, consistently maintaining efficient yet thorough processes, leveraging our international and regional networks.
More than just recruiters; we are true talent partners and trusted advisors, guiding both people and organisations towards their goals, dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
OUR MARKETS
Private Equity
Placing transformative talent, driving growth and value creation within private equity portfolio companies and funds.
Venture Capital
Securing top-tier talent for venture capital portfolio companies, fueling growth and innovation within the startup ecosystem.
Permanent Capital
Talent acquisition initiatives that align with the long-term goals and stability of businesses operating with permanent capital structures.
Founder Owned
Tailored solutions to support the growth and sustainability of founder-owned businesses
MARKET VERTICALS
RollUps
Strategic talent services from finding employee number one through to team builds, driving synergies and value creation across entities.
Technology Businesses
Catering to the unique talent needs of technology businesses, providing the skills and expertise required for innovation and staying ahead in the market.
Professional Services
Enhancing talent acquisition strategies within the services industry, ensuring they remain competitive and agile in their respective industries.
Tech Enabled Services
Providing access to top talent, enabling businesses to leverage technology effectively and drive sustainable growth.
C-Suite and Board Practice
Mapping, attracting and retaining top executive talent.
Interim Practice
Interim solutions for technical projects and complex transactions.
M&A, Corporate Development, and Investments
A single-source solution for all things M&A.
Finance Practice
Advising executives and investors on building market-leading finance teams.
Added 2 months ago
M&A/Origination Lead
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
I'm partnered with an emerging vertical market software permanent capital holding company based in Toronto, to find a dynamic M&A/Origination Lead. In this hands-on, full-stack role, you’ll work closely with the founder and CEO to source and execute software M&A transactions, working through the end-to-end cycle. This is a rare opportunity to join a company early on, play a key role in shaping its brand and culture, step into a leadership position, and start building your own team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead proprietary deal sourcing, including cold outreach (email, LinkedIn, phone calls, etc.).
- Add leads to the CRM and secure meetings with qualified leads and advance them through the pipeline.
- Issue NDAs and manage initial discussions with target companies.
- Collaborate with the founder in all facets of deal execution.
- Perform financial modeling and due diligence.
- Develop and execute strategies to help the company successfully establish a presence in the market.
Key Requirements:
- 4-6 years of experience in vertical market software deal originations + executing transactions.
- Proven track record of deal sourcing - cold outreach, pipeline management, issuing NDA’s and LOI’s (deals closed is a bonus).
- Strong fundamentals in executing M&A transactions – due diligence, financial modeling and analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple deals at various stages in the acquisition process.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.
- Experience in team leadership – ensuring best practices and overseeing operations and strategy to junior employees.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and thrive in a past paced, high-growth environment.
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Added 2 months ago
Chief Financial Officer
Germany
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, you will be a key driver in shaping the company's financial strategy and operational excellence. Your role will span financial oversight, business partnering, and strategic input to drive sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies to support organic and inorganic growth, including M&A activity and integration.
- Operational Excellence: Build and optimize financial processes, systems, and controls to scale the business effectively.
- Performance Management: Establish and monitor SaaS-specific KPIs, providing actionable insights to improve business performance.
- Transaction Readiness: Lead the company through a successful exit process, preparing for due diligence and investor engagements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity stakeholders, providing clear financial reporting and strategic recommendations.
Ideal Profile
To excel in this role, you should bring:
- Proven experience as CFO or a senior finance leader in a private equity-backed SaaS business.
- A track record of driving both organic and inorganic growth, including M&A.
- Experience in scaling businesses and preparing for successful exits.
- Strong hands-on operational skills with a willingness to dive into the details when needed.
- Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of SaaS metrics and a deep understanding of subscription-based business models.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
Competitive compensation + Equity
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David Woodworth
“Camino Search have been attentive to our very high expectations for the roles to support our hyper growth. They have always responsive and brought candidates that made sense after thorough vetting, which made our hiring process much more efficient.”
Chief Financial Officer
Insight Software
John-Henry Liepe
"Harry has been very easy to work with and would happily recommend him. Harry listened to what I was interested in and only brought me an opportunity that would be good match. His brief on the company and the individuals involved aligned well to what I experienced during the interview process and also during my first month in role."
Divisional FD EMEA & APAC
Insight Software
James Price
“Harry recently helped me secure my current role as Regional Finance Director at Skitude. Right from my first interaction with Harry, I realized that he is a talented professional with vast experience in recruiting finance roles for tech companies."
Regional Finance Director
Skitude
Jack Heavey
"Mariola was great throughout the process when I was searching for a new role. Her communication was really good - checking in with me regularly and providing updates - and offered good advice during the process."
Head of Finance
Spotlio
Leo Hays
"Mariola helped me to secure a role that aligned perfectly with my interests and career aspirations. She did so by taking the time to actually read my CV and listen to my priorities."
Head of Finance
Wax London
Tim Armstrong
"Mariola was my main contact at Camino. Camino facilitated my move out of a large FTSE into a smaller high growth tech company. I was very impressed with the service I received from start to end. "
Head of FP&A
NashTech
Tom Richards
“Camino Search have supported the most critical external hires that we have made in the finance function in recent years."
Group CFO
Acacium Group
Michael Drake
“Harry and his team helped us with a key hire within our Finance team at SPT Labtech. He was diligent, decisive and extremely knowledgeable about the Senior Finance market within Cambridgeshire."
Talent Acquisition
SPT Labtech
Zofeen Tiwari
"Mariola is keen to match for the right reasons. Friendly, honest and clear cut, I found Mariola extremely efficient and great to work with. Thank you for your efforts in securing me the role!"
Finance Director
NRS Healthcare
Edward demonstrated a deep understanding of the FP&A field and took the time to understand my career goals and strengths. He presented me with opportunities that were perfectly aligned with my skills and aspirations. His guidance and insights were invaluable in preparing me for interviews and ultimately landing the job.
Head of FP&A
A2MAC1
Edward was a pleasure to work with. I found him to be professional, personable, and proactive in my recent job search. In addition, he continues nurture a strong relationship for a long-term partnership
Senior Analyst
A2MAC1
