Finance and Accountancy Recruitment
Trusted Partners in Securing the Highest Calibre of Talent.
A Community Built and Driven by Success
Our commitment to success is deeply intertwined with our Cornish heritage and our ‘One and All’ community approach. We specialise in delivering exceptional finance and accountancy recruitment services to high-growth and private/VC-backed businesses, working closely with senior leadership teams to develop trusted partnerships. By prioritising data-driven strategies, transparency, honesty, empowerment, and leadership, we ensure our clients’ ongoing talent needs are met with the utmost integrity, enabling them to achieve their strategic goals.
Our continued growth reflects both the strength of our model and the trust placed in us by the market. Backed by private equity, we have entered our next phase with long-term investment and strategic support to scale sustainably. This momentum has been recognised externally, with Sowena Group named finalists at the North West Business Awards, while internally we have achieved double-digit growth in our first year—driven by our people, partnerships, and commitment to doing things the right way.
Committed to Fueling Your Business Growth
We specialise in recruiting for pre- or post-private equity (PE), venture capital (VC)-backed, and high-growth companies. Our expertise extends to SMEs and entrepreneurial firms where precision, agility, and uncompromising standards are essential for success.
We’re dedicated to addressing complex talent needs across sectors, working closely with CEOs, founders, CFOs and hiring managers to create recruitment strategies that support high-growth companies, private equity firms, and financial institutions. Using data analytics and AI, we refine our process to match extraordinary professionals with roles that seamlessly align with your culture, values, and strategic objectives.
Recruitment, for us, goes beyond filling roles - it’s about defining and achieving your vision of success. We consider every candidate’s unique career journey and personal goals, aligning them with your organisational objectives. By prioritising transparent, consultative partnerships, we ensure we bring you not only quality talent but individuals who contribute to transformative, long-term impact.
Our Services
Executive Search
Using a comprehensive, tailored and revolutionised approach, we specialise in securing top C-suite talent, like CFOs and Financial Directors. Our retained search model ensures we find the highest calibre of leaders who align with your strategic goals and long-term success.
Senior Finance Appointments
Targeted recruitment for roles like Head of Finance and Financial Controller. Fast, precise, and built for long-term impact in ambitious organisations.
Perran Cooke
John Hughes
Alex Mackenzie
Beth Harris
Dave Kreitz
Marcus Polledri
Mackenzie Harrop
Gemma Quaye
Leah Hill
Meet the Team
Ready for success?
Empowering Your Career Journey
We are dedicated to supporting your career through a personalised, consultative approach. Recognising that every candidate is on their own unique journey, we take the time to understand what success means to you. Together, we create a tailored career map, outlining the steps needed to achieve your aspirations. Where do you want to go, and how do you envision reaching your goals? Our process is designed to guide and support you every step of the way.
We prioritise transparency, trust, and effective communication, ensuring we understand your career goals, cultural preferences, and skill sets. This allows us to connect you with opportunities that align with your long-term aspirations rather than simply matching you based on immediate qualifications.
Filling roles isn’t enough; it’s about ensuring success in ways that matter to you. We adopt a creative, ethical, and data-led recruitment process, leveraging our unmatched networks and advanced technology to uncover opportunities not typically available through traditional channels. By prioritising a thoughtful, tailored approach, we aim to support your career growth and help you achieve lasting success in finance and accountancy roles.
Our Values
"I have worked with Perran for several years in the North West and he knows his way around the market. He has an exceptional knowledge of the private equity market here and an invaluable network across the region and nationwide. I have used Perran in the past for a successful placement of a CFO into a portfolio company, where his attention to detail in order to find the perfect candidate was second to none."
Alex Hirst
M&A Senior Manager
"I have worked with Perran, both on the recruiting side and as a candidate, for several years now and wouldn't hesitate in recommending him. Has a very personable approach, ensuring he fully understands the business, role and individual requirements of the candidate, so as to get the best fit for both business and candidate. His communication throughout the process is always excellent and most importantly, always acts with honesty & integrity."
Robin Myers
Finance Director
Together, we can Achieve Excellence
Discover the power of community and talent excellence at Sowena Group. Whether you're a high-growth business seeking strategic leadership or a skilled professional aiming to advance your career, we offer unparalleled expertise and transparent guidance. Our commitment to success ensures every partnership thrives. Contact us today to explore how we can support your journey to achieving your goals.