Callum Laird

Recruitment Consultant

UAE

Callum is a skilled recruiter with a strong background in placing senior finance, tax and treasury professionals within multinational organisations across the Middle East. With a keen eye for talent and a thorough understanding of the regional market, he consistently delivers successful placements that drive growth and success in the finance industry.

CALLUM'S INSIGHTS

How to become a Head of Tax

Posted September 15, 2026

Contents Share Key insights For many tax professionals, reaching the position of Head of Tax is a long-term career goal. It is a role that combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, leadership skills and strategic decision-making. As businesses face increasingly complex tax regulations, evolving reporting requirements and growing scrutiny from stakeholders, the Head of Tax has […]

How to hire the right contract tax professional: a guide for US employers

Posted September 15, 2026

Contents Share Key insights As tax departments face growing workloads and ongoing talent shortages, more organizations are turning to contract tax professionals for specialized expertise and additional capacity. Whether the requirement is covering tax season demand, implementing new technology, managing an audit or supporting a transformation project, hiring the right contractor can help organizations maintain […]

How a Head of Treasury can drive value in a private equity-backed business

Posted September 14, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Private equity investors are increasingly focused on driving sustainable value creation across their portfolio companies. While commercial strategy, operational improvements and revenue growth often attract the most attention, treasury leadership has become an important contributor to the overall value creation plan. For many PE-backed companies across Europe, the Head of Treasury […]

How to help recruiters find you on LinkedIn (without your employer knowing)

Posted September 14, 2026

Contents Share Key insights If you’re a senior treasury professional considering your next career move, LinkedIn should be a key part of your job search strategy. Whether you’re a Head of Treasury, Treasury Director, Assistant Treasurer or Group Treasurer, recruiters, headhunters and hiring managers use LinkedIn every day to identify and engage senior treasury talent. […]