CXO Recruiter Provides Latest Insights into CFO Hiring Trends

• Brian Cabral is a mechanical engineer turned Executive Search Director at ABC Consultants, a reputable executive search and talent advisory firm.
• With over two decades of experience, Brian has successfully recruited a diverse array of senior executives, spanning from Board Directors to MDs, CEOs, Presidents, COOs, CTOs, CIOs, CHROs, CFOs, CDOs, and CPOs.
• The Finance Story caught up with Brian to understand CFO hiring trends for 2024 and what is expected from the Modern-day CFO. 

What shifts have occurred in CFO recruitment, and what qualities are now sought after in CFO candidates?

CFO hiring has changed drastically in the last 20 years.

Strategic thinker

Today when I look at CFO roles, it is more strategic than operational.