ABOUT US

Grant Executive Search is a national executive recruitment and search firm.

Founded in 2008, Grant Executive Search is a boutique executive recruitment and search firm based in Melbourne, working with organisations across Australia. We specialise in senior appointments across General Management, Strategy & Transformation, Corporate Development & M&A, Finance, Investments and Superannuation. Our clients include major corporates, growing businesses, private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

 

We take a personal, consultative approach to every assignment, understanding the business, the priorities behind each appointment and what the successful candidate needs to deliver. Combining specialist market knowledge with targeted research and established networks, we connect clients with talent beyond the active job market. Our consultants remain closely involved from the initial brief through to appointment, providing clear advice and building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

OUR TEAM

Andy-Grant

Andy Grant

Managing Director

Andy brings over 30 years’ recruitment experience to helping organisations appoint senior leaders. He began his career in accounting and finance recruitment in the UK before moving to Australia in 1994, where he led the Accounting & Finance and Banking & Finance divisions at Morgan & Banks.

Since founding Grant Executive Search in 2008, Andy has focused on General Management, Finance, Strategy and Corporate Services appointments. He works closely with clients to understand their business priorities, challenge the brief where needed and identify leaders equipped to deliver.

An engineering graduate and qualified executive coach, Andy also advises on senior talent assessment, internal benchmarking and leadership development. His approach is personal, practical and grounded in long-term relationships.

Outside work, Andy enjoys spending time with his family, golf, running and the gym.

Paul-Gerrard

Paul Gerrard

Director

Paul specialises in recruitment across Investments, Funds Management, Financial Services, Fintech and Superannuation. He advises senior leaders on specialist and leadership appointments, combining market knowledge with a consultative approach to understanding each organisation’s needs.

His experience includes managing recruitment partnerships across complex organisations, developing formal supplier-panel relationships and coordinating assignments across multiple stakeholders. Paul places particular importance on clear advice, consistent delivery and long-term client and candidate relationships.

Paul holds an Economics & Finance degree from the University of London and an MBA from the University of Melbourne. A qualified executive coach, he also supports clients with internal benchmarking, assessment of senior roles and the development of key staff.

Outside work, Paul enjoys sport, soccer coaching, travel and spending time with his family.

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Matilda Grant

Recruitment Consultant

Matilda has spent over five years at Grant Executive Search, recruiting across General Management, Finance, Strategy and Corporate Services. She brings a commercial perspective from her earlier career in business development within the Health and Aged Care sectors.

Matilda works closely with clients to understand the purpose of each appointment, the capabilities required and the environment in which the successful candidate will operate. She takes the same care in understanding candidates’ experience, motivations and career ambitions, helping both parties make informed decisions.

Known for her approachable manner and clear communication, Matilda manages assignments from the initial brief through to offer and appointment. She values lasting relationships and provides practical advice and support throughout the recruitment process.

GRANT EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Find a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life

OUR EXPERTISE

We help organisations appoint professionals who can shape business direction, identify growth opportunities and deliver change. We work with candidates from top-tier management consulting and industry, assessing their ability to turn strategic thinking into practical outcomes.

Our focus includes:

  • Strategy leaders to Analysts
  • Transformation leaders to Analysts
  • Business Improvement and Operational Performance
  • Programme and Project Management

We recruit professionals who help businesses assess opportunities, execute acquisitions and support growth. Our work spans corporate development teams and roles within companies backed by private equity, with an emphasis on commercial judgement, analytical capability and stakeholder engagement.

Our focus includes:

  • Corporate Development Directors and Managers
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Acquisition Integration
  • Strategic Growth and Performance Improvement

We support organisations with appointments across finance leadership, commercial finance and corporate services. We look for professionals who combine technical capability with the judgement and communication skills to support sound business decisions.

Our focus includes:

  • Chief Financial Officers and Heads of Finance
  • Financial Controllers
  • Commercial Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Senior Finance Managers and Analysts
  • Risk, Compliance and Corporate Services

We partner with organisations across funds management, superannuation, wealth management, financial services and fintech. Our knowledge of these markets helps us identify professionals with the specialist expertise and commercial understanding required for each appointment.

Our focus includes:

  • Investment Directors, Managers and Analysts
  • Funds Management and Superannuation
  • Investment Operations, Accounting and Reporting
  • Wealth Management and Financial Advice
  • Financial Services leadership and specialist roles

OUR SERVICES

Recruitment Services

We help organisations appoint leaders and senior specialists who can deliver against their business priorities. Each assignment starts with a clear understanding of the role, the organisation and the experience and capabilities required.

 

Executive Search

For senior, specialist and confidential appointments, we combine targeted research and direct approaches with established networks and advertising where appropriate. This allows us to engage both active candidates and professionals who are not actively considering a move.

 

Our consultants manage the process from defining the brief and assessing candidates through to interviews, offer discussions and appointment. Throughout, we provide clear advice, maintain communication and represent your organisation professionally in the market.

 

Interim & Executive Contracting

We help clients access experienced professionals for business transformation, project delivery, leadership transitions and urgent vacancies. Our contracting assignments span Strategy, Transformation, Programme and Project Management, Finance and Corporate Services, with the same care in sourcing and assessment that we apply to permanent appointments.

Candidates

We build lasting relationships with professionals across our specialist markets, taking the time to understand your experience, strengths and ambitions.

 

Whether you are actively looking or considering your longer-term direction, we offer a confidential conversation and practical advice on relevant opportunities. We support candidates with CV presentation, interview preparation and an informed assessment of how a role aligns with their goals.

 

Alongside advertised positions, we work on confidential searches and help candidates explore opportunities within our client network. Where appropriate, we agree a targeted approach with you before making introductions to prospective employers.

 

Our approach is personal, straightforward and focused on helping you make informed career decisions.

Executive Coaching, Consulting and Advisory Services

Talent Advisory & Executive Coaching

We support organisations with the insight and advice needed to attract, assess and develop senior talent. Our consulting services can complement a recruitment assignment or address a specific business need.

 

Market Mapping & Talent Pipelines

Identify relevant talent across your market and build relationships ahead of future hiring needs, succession requirements or business growth.

 

Salary Benchmarking

We can provide an independent snapshot of market salaries and details in target segments.
The salary benchmarking is tailored to your own specific needs and all results are based on extensive, high quality and real time data.

 

Internal Talent Assessment

Assess internal candidates against role requirements and external market benchmarks, supporting appointment decisions and individual development.

 

Employee Value Proposition

Clarify what makes your organisation an attractive place to work and how to communicate that to prospective candidates.

 

Executive Coaching

Our qualified executive coaches work with senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance, career transitions and professional development, with practical goals tailored to the individual and organisation.

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