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

Building modern finance teams: common bottlenecks with data foundations

Posted Mai 15, 2026

Contents Share Finance teams are under growing pressure to deliver faster, more forward‑looking insight, often with data and systems that were never designed for that purpose. Across the market in the Netherlands, finance functions are moving away from manual, backward‑looking processes towards more structured, automated ways of working. But for many teams, progress is constrained […]

In-house tax teams: value creation and best practice in private equity

Posted Mai 7, 2026

Contents Share Private equity firms increasingly expect lean, highly effective in-house tax teams to support value creation within portfolio companies. The narrative has evolved within tax teams from risk management to value protection and furthermore on to value creation. As buyouts become more competitive and valuation sensitivity increases, tax has come to play an even […]

What to include on your CV throughout your tax career

Posted April 30, 2026

Contents Share Your CV shapes the first impression you make with potential employers. As you progress through your tax career, these employers expect more than technical accuracy. Your CV must demonstrate judgement, influence and the ability to apply tax expertise in complex commercial environments. This guide explains what to include in your CV at every […]

Finance hiring is still happening in the UAE, just differently

Posted April 28, 2026

Contents Share Finance hiring in the UAE hasn’t stalled, but it has slowed in pace and shifted in mindset. Roles are still being approved, interviews are still taking place and offers are still being made. The change lies in how decisions are reached and the level of certainty required before commitment. Across Dubai, Abu Dhabi […]