<p>Welcome to The Leadership Handbook for Accountants and Finance professionals. We have conducted exclusive interviews with 4 of Ireland's top&amp;nbsp;Finance Leaders and took them back to an earlier stage in their journey; what did they pick up along the way, how did they&amp;nbsp;establish their leadership style, and how did they seek out mentors to learn from? Step into the shoes of these CFOs as they reflect on their paths to leadership.</p>

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<div lang="EN-US" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IE">Every workplace has its unique strengths that make them stand out.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-IE">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">With our EVP workshop, we work with you and your team to identify and define your team&rsquo;s &ldquo;X factor&rdquo; &ndash; that special combination of culture, benefits, rewards and growth opportunities that attracts and retains top talent &ndash; and guide you through how to promote this from within and to prospective candidates.&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</div>
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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Whether you are a growing team or building your career, understanding workplace trends and <span lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto">salary scales in your sector is a crucial element of your search.</span></p>
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<p>Find out the latest workplace trends across:</p>
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<li><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61353809 BCX0">Wealth</span></li>
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<p>Since 2016, we've proudly built a reputation for creating equitable and valauble relationships with our partners motivated by three core missions.</p>

<p>We have developed this guide to video interviewing for candidates. It includes all the best advice from our recruitment experts here at Engage People. Included is guidance on remote interview preparation, practical set-up tips and tricks, and general interview etiquette and guidance. Our experts hold multiple interviews a week (all of them done by video now) and have extensive training and experience in this area.</p><p>This guide is a must-read for anyone job hunting in the current market.</p>

<p>Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace – which can be difficult as a remote worker.</p><p>An employeeʼs first impressions of an organisation have a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.</p><p>To read more simply fill out the form on this page and we will email you the ebook.</p>

<p>When you partner with Engage People, you uncover a team of passionate individuals who become champions of your success. We pride ourselves on making potential a reality.</p>

<p>The expert minds behind Engage People have spent the last six years designing a functional 8-step formula that:</p><ul><li>Eradicates growing pains</li><li>Guides stakeholders through the complex recruitment process</li><li>Allows businesses to thrive</li></ul>

<p>We innovate to make us more effective while investing personal time in the diverse community that we operate within. By embracing the concept of linked prosperity, we believe that as we flourish, our community of clients, candidates, suppliers, neighbours and employees will in turn benefit too.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Shaping a Better Future”</strong>.</p>

<p>We are doers, not dreamers. We know that when you put in the work, you reap the benefits. We invest in our team as individuals and our organic growth as a business. We are ambitious and driven by our vision to achieve success. This in turn leads to excellent outcomes for the clients and candidates that we work with.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Making it Happen”</strong>.</p>

<p>We strive to understand the needs of both the professionals and the organisations we work with. Through focusing on the alignment of the wishes and values of our candidates and our clients; we facilitate high impact partnerships of mutual benefit.</p><p>This is what we call <strong>“Finding the Right Fit”</strong>.</p>

<p>In 2016, Engage People was formed with one mission: to enable firms to develop the agility they need to scale. How?</p><p><strong>By delivering mission-critical talent.</strong></p><p>Since then, we've established ourselves as a prominent and recognisable talent agency that focuses on creating equitable and valuable relationships with our stakeholders - motivated by three core missions.</p>

<p>Our weekly and monthly tracker keeping you up to date with industry trends, news and skills.</p>
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<p>A series of career stories from leading professionals across accountancy, insurance, legal, banking, and financial services.</p>
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<p>Engage People's exclusive Irish hiring guides across each of our specialisms. Get on track to attract, hire, and retain the best talent.</p>
<p>Our in-depth reports covers areas such as:</p>
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<li>The softer skills of recruitment</li>
<li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li>
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<p>The digital landscapes are continuing to evolve. Have you aligned your growth and recruitment plans?</p>
<p>Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace. This can be difficult for remote workers. An employee's first impression of an organisation has a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.</p>

<p>Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.</p>
<p>In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we&rsquo;ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.</p>

<p>Interviews shouldn't be nerve wrecking. Our guide includes all the best advice from Engage People's recruitment experts.</p>
<p>Learn about:</p>
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<li>General interview etiquette.</li>
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<p>It's easy to identify what candidates can offer you. But what do you give in return?</p>
<p>Our EVP builder will help you pinpoint your brand's unique selling points and boost your ability to attract top talent.</p>

<p>Engage People has a proud association with several of Ireland's professional bodies.</p>
<p>Upgrade your career through these CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The institue of Chartered Accountants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Ireland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CIMA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://iob.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Institute of Banking</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cfasociety.org/ireland" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The CFA Society Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cpaireland.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPA Ireland</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.acoi.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Association of Compliance officers in Ireland (ACOI)</a></li>
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<p>Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.</p><p>In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we’ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.</p><h5><br></h5>

<p><strong>This package includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting/discussion to understand your ideal profile and how best to promote the role. We provide a thorough market overview with relevant recent examples of individuals we have worked with including salary insights.</li><li>Full search across our extensive networks and advertising across each of our channels and job boards. We are highly active across social media and we proactively search through utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and various tools.</li><li>Our detailed CV submission includes candidate overview, salary, availability and our commentary on the individual's suitability.</li></ul>

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<p><strong>This package includes everything from our Contingency Service, plus:</strong></p><ul><li>We utilise our outstanding video interview platform to create full video portfolios of your shortlisted candidates ensuring a more efficient and thorough hiring process.</li><li>Using your unique Employer Value Proposition, we go the extra mile with you to ensure that we understand how best to promote your business to the right individuals.</li></ul>

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<p>The weekly Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration. We will also provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance.), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.</p><p>Each week you will hear from Keith Grand, Sin&eacute;ad Canning or Michael Gorman, depending on which tracker you are subscribed to!&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some of Engage People team share their thoughts on why they love working here.</p>

Finding Balance: Managing Family, Career and Clients While Prioritising Your Wellbeing

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0">Compared to 30 years ago, women today have far greater representation and visibility in the workplace.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW152074489 BCX0">Yet,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0">&nbsp;men still dominate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0"> management and leadership positions in organisations, i.e.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0">&nbsp;CEO, senior, and executive-level positions. According to the Central Statistics Office</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0">&nbsp;(CSO)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW152074489 BCX0">, women make up less than 20 per cent of CEO roles and account for fewer than one-third of senior executive team positions.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW152074489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span class="EOP SCXW152074489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW226942186 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW226942186 BCX0">While l</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW226942186 BCX0">eadership and management are often closely intertwined, they are not the same.&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW226942186 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<h3><em><span class="EOP SCXW152074489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW226942186 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW214404735 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214404735 BCX0">Are leaders always managers, or are managers necessarily leaders?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW214404735 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></em></h3>
<p><span class="EOP SCXW152074489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW226942186 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW214404735 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}"><span class="TextRun SCXW140450778 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140450778 BCX0">The answer is no&mdash;leadership and management are distinct, and individuals may excel in one without necessarily being effective in the other.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW140450778 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>
<h3><span class="EOP SCXW152074489 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW226942186 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP SCXW214404735 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}"><span class="EOP SCXW140450778 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}"><span class="TextRun SCXW124594921 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW124594921 BCX0">So, what does it take to become a good leader?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW124594921 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></h3>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW108469828 BCX0">Vision comes up repeatedly in discussions of leadership: a leader is someone who inspires people and moves them toward a shared goal, aligning individuals to work together effectively. This is not necessarily someone in a senior role; for many men and women alike, it could be the colleague sitting beside them who offers support, encouragement, and guidance, it might be a family member who has empowered them through empathy, or a manager who continually challenges them to reach their potential.</p>
<p class="Paragraph SCXW108469828 BCX0">Good leaders embody the foundation of their organisation and current situation, while having a clear vision and direction and with expectations of today&rsquo;s leaders intensifying, this has never been more significant.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="Paragraph SCXW108469828 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW124927760 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW124927760 BCX0">What does it take to be an effective manager?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW124927760 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW83676558 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">While leadership focuses more on the vision, management focuses more on&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">practices/</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">process</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">es</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">High-performing teams</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0"> are driven by high-performing managers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">, with communication being one of the top requisites for a good manager. Incorporating a culture of constructive feedback, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">i.e.&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">promoting a cycle of listening,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">learning</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0"> and advising, is crucial for this.&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">Coaching and mentoring toward clearly defined goals, whether individually within the workplace or collectively as a team aligned with the organi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">ation&rsquo;s&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">objectives</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">, are fundamental to effective management. Setting goals in advance, working collaboratively to achieve them, and&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">&nbsp;accountability are what distinguish strong and effective managers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW83676558 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW83676558 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">Through&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">the FFAC</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">, we aim to actively contribute to stronger careers, stronger organi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">ations, and a more inclusive future of leadership</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">&nbsp;in the financial services sector</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">According to the International Labour Organi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">ation, organi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">ations with women in decision-making positions achieve higher levels of innovation and more resilient growth. With the creation of FFAC, our goal was to build a supportive community that empowers women to excel in their careers by&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">providing relevant information, shared experiences, and meaningful connections. Our community brings together women currently in leadership and management roles, as well as those who are proactively preparing for the next stage of their professional journey</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83676558 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW83676558 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Whether you&rsquo;re scaling your team or planning your next career move, understanding current salary benchmarks and workplace trends is essential in today&rsquo;s competitive job market.&nbsp;</p>
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Finding Balance: Managing Family, Career and Clients While Prioritising Your Wellbeing

Leadership vs. Management: What Women in Finance Need to Know

Lifelong Learning: Educational Pathways for Financial Professionals in Ireland

Movers & Shakers: Leadership Momentum Across Irish Financial Services

Switching Off: The Art of Downtime in High-Performance Careers

The 2026 Outlook: What Firms & Professionals Can Expect Next

The Irish Support Ecosystem for Financial Planners: Your 2026 Guide to Professional Growth

The Power of Visibility: Why We Need More Women in Advisory

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