'We recruited our International Controller through Cedar. They took the time to understand the skill set and personality required to recruit this key appointment for us and were highly consultative in their approach.'
Actix ltd
'We worked with Cedar on a new senior role that was proving a challenge to fill. Cedar applied their obvious expertise to refine our requirements, delivered on time at each stage of the process and helped us source and secure the right candidate. Their consultants were professional, thorough and dedicated throughout and I would have no hesitation in working with them again.'
AMF
'Unlike most recruitment agencies Cedar ensured that the recruitment process caused as little distraction to my day-to-day role as possible, whilst still making me feel I was in control of the process. They managed to grasp the true nature and identity of the business in a very short time, which enabled them to demonstrate that "ensuring cultural fit" was something they could deliver, rather than a catch phrase used to win the business.'
Anschutz Entertainment Group
'It is imperative to AOL UK that the recruitment consultancy we use to source senior finance professionals can deliver the highest calibre individuals in the market place in a manner which is timely, effective and with the minimum of fuss, whilst representing our brand to the market place in a professional manner. Cedar has consistently demonstrated the ability to listen to our requirements, advise us on the market place and methodology and provide high quality candidates who accurately match our requirements. Cedar's understanding of our business is second to none, as are the in-depth briefings that the candidates receive prior to interview about our business, our culture, the specific job and then the subsequent management of the candidate throughout the interview process.'
AOL UK
''I have worked with Cedar staff for a number of years, and have always been impressed by their willingness to listen to our needs so that the short list of candidates we receive are a close match to our role, and the individuals when presented have a reasonable comprehension about the role and the business. In addition Cedar have been a useful sounding board, coming forward with helpful suggestions on the recruitment of staff in unusual locations where they themselves may not be able to source the position.'
Armor Group International Plc
'I've worked with Cedar on a number of recruitment opportunities over the last few years which, in an industry where the maxim that 'you are only as good as your last assignment' is particularly relevant, is testament to the quality of service that they provide. Cedar has made a conscious effort to understand my management philosophy and the things that are important to me. They also take the time to understand the corporate culture and the environment into which I am looking to recruit. This results in an efficient recruitment process, a relevant short list and appointments that have a fighting chance of success.'
Associated British Foods
'Howard and his team at Cedar are a pleasure to work with. Throughout the recruitment process they put our needs first until we found the right candidate. Their approach is refreshing: it centres on building long-term relationships and not just about making quick gain in recruitment fees. I would not hesitate in using them again.'
Ben Sherman
'We have experience of using a number of financial recruitment consultancies over the last few years and have always been very pleased with the level of service received by Cedar. They have successfully delivered high calibre candidates on every occasion, particularly at the more senior level. They pay great attention to our requirements, both in terms of the technical requirements for a specific post but also the behavioural skills and experience essential to the role. They have a very good understanding of our business and know our requirements, which has enabled them to get good matches from the outset. It is important for any candidate to understand the culture of the business from the beginning. Communication is the essence of success and Cedar always ensure there is constant contact between the client and candidate. Consequently, I would recommend using Cedar for a quality finance recruitment service.'
Bhs
'Cedar are a rare phenomenon - a recruitment consultancy who want to get the right answer for a business (not just sell a candidate for a short term benefit). They come highly recommended!'
BT plc
'We recently used Cedar for the first time to source a Financial Controller for our business. We found Cedar to be particularly strong in helping us understand the varied nature of profiles available in the finance community, demonstrating firm commitment to filling the role regardless of the length of time this took, subsequently presenting four candidates, one of whom we hired. We were very satisfied with their efficiency and advice.'
Carbon
'Having known Howard Bentwood for a while, I can see his approach to recruitment has come through in Cedar. It can be easy for most recruitment professionals to achieve the basics in finding a candidate, however, Cedar spend time ensuring that they fully understand both a business and the position on offer. This means that Cedar is more likely to find a candidate that fits best and stays. Putting that together with some sensible discussion ensures the job gets done effectively.'
Charter plc
'...during this period they have provided our business with a superb service from taking an inital brief through to final recruitment. At all times they have provided a first class approach to recruitment and have on a number of occasions exceeded expectations. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and am certain that they have been a major contributor to the success of our Finance Team.'
Entertainment UK Limited
'Cedar was incredibly responsive to the needs of our business. They were consultative in their approach, always feeding good market information into our business and the candidates submitted were always of a high calibre. We ended up hiring a real star!'
Expedia
'Cedar managed our most recent senior finance recruitment project. After taking a full briefing, they supplied candidates who matched the candidate specifications in terms of skill set and cultural fit. Cedar delivered on this important project in a highly efficient and professional manner and showed a level of enthusiasm and creativity above and beyond what I would call industry standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for any senior recruitment project.'
Flight Center
'I approached Cedar to find a special candidate to help build a growing team. In an extremely tight timeframe, Cedar used their immense experience and connections to locate a benchmark candidate who fit culturally into our business and who had all the required skills. The biggest players on the market couldn't get anywhere near to matching such a candidate and I believe we got the best person on the market at the time. What I also like about Cedar is their proactivety and their confidence to tell you how it is, which not only minimises wasting time, but also adds value to the recruitment process.'
FremantleMedia
'I contracted Cedar to place my new Divisional Financial Controller. They quickly gained an understanding of my requirements and shortlisted a set of relevant candidates. One of these I offered the role to and she has proved to be an excellent employee. I would not hesitate to use Cedar again.'
Huveaux Plc
'Over the years Cedar have made a real effort to get to know the business and the culture within our company. As a result, when we've needed to recruit, Cedar have always been able to put forward the kind of people who fit in and contribute quickly.'
Ladbrokes
'Despite a very specific and challenging brief Cedar managed to present a good range of top quality candidates for our consideration. They maintained a heavy involvement in each stage of the selection process and were always attentive to our needs. The quality of their advice, their candour and a consistent drive to focus on client requirements sets them apart from their competition.'
New England Seafood
'We worked with Cedar while recruiting for a senior finance position. I think two things separated Cedar from the rest; first was their ability to match candidates with the position; and second was the quality of discussion we had with them. It was really about finding the best person for the role rather than them selling a person into a position. It was our first engagement with Cedar and we will definitely be using their services again.'
Pfizer
'Cedar has assisted us in a number of senior financial recruitment campaigns. They take the time to understand what the critical drivers are for a candidate to succeed within our business and provide strong consultative advice on the most effective ways to secure the best talent available in the market. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cedar as a genuinely value adding recruitment partner'
Pizza Express
'I have worked with Cedar as both a client and a candidate and both experiences were positive. They listened and consulted on each occasion giving honest and insightful advice. Most recently we recruited a senior finance individual through Cedar on a project basis which allowed me to forget about the recruitment process once I had briefed the consultant. Our short list of candidates was a good combination of the necessary skill level and the right personality fit into our team; something we feel is very important to our business. The interview process went smoothly and we are very happy with our new recruit who has made a great start and fitted in well with the team'
STA Travel
'We approached Cedar for a role that needed thought and insight on how to target the right candidates. Their initial visit not only captured what our key needs were, but they also spent considerable time making sure they understood what personalities would fit the culture of our business. The shortlist was presented on time, hit the mark, providing a variety of candidate skill-sets that could all do the role. The work that followed was managed by them from beginning to end, taking the usual pain out of the process. I would have no qualms recommending Cedar.'
Starbucks
'Cedar listened carefully to my requirements, understood the brief, provided effective advice on how to source the best candidates and delivered a high quality short list in a relatively short space of time. I would not hesitate to use them again.'
Taylor Wimpey plc
'We approached Cedar to help us fill a senior finance role after other consultancies had failed to find us a suitable person. Cedar listened to what we wanted and were not afraid to suggest an alternative approach. I accepted their suggestion and interviewed five people for the role, all of a very high standard. I was able to offer one of these candidates the role. I found the whole process to be straightforward and helpful and Cedar took the stress out of the recruitment process. I couldn't have asked for more.'
Theratese plc
'The difference between the Cedar approach and other recruitment consultancies is that Cedar takes the time to fully understand the organisation they are recruiting into in terms of the business itself, the future direction, how the role being recruited fits, and the culture. By taking this approach Cedar can target candidates that fit and essentially pre sell the company and the role to minimise wasted effort.'
Thompson Financial (Omgeo Ltd)
'We retained cedar to source a senior finance professional for a critical part of our business. They spent considerable time understanding us, our culture, the challenges of the role and the competencies the candidates would need in order to succeed. They subsequently delivered a strong shortlist within the prearranged timescales and genuinely added value throughout the process. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cedar and the services they offer'
Timberland
'Cedar handled a sensitive appointment in a very short time frame. By meeting key individuals to understand the Company's requirements they were able to produce a shortlist of candidates that matched our expectations and requirements. This resulted in a simplified and quicker recruitment process.'
Urbium PLC
'Cedar has quickly and efficiently successfully recruited a number of key staff for me over the last 3 years. They have a good eye for good cultural fit and people with a positive 'can-do' attitude. Their approach of dealing with the initial screening and interviewing is very efficient and delivers a short-list of high quality candidates for me to meet.'
VCI Group PLC
'It was nice to work with a recruitment consultancy that really made the extra effort necessary to understand exactly what we were looking for. Cedar helped us recruit a senior finance professional with exactly the background and skills that we were looking for.'
Yoomedia plc