• After 6 months of searching for a Financial Controller through two national financial recruitment companies we had made no progress in finding a suitable candidate.

    I was then introduced to MDM and Dan and Mike got to work. Two weeks later they introduced a candidate whom they were confident had just the right mix of experience, personality and motivation for Swizzels – and we agreed! It became a very straightforward appointment once MDM were involved.

    Dan and Mike certainly know their business and I would have no hesitation in recommending them


    Ian Walker, Finance Director, Swizzels Matlow Limited
  • During a relationship now spanning around 20 years, I have called upon Mike’s and Dan’s wise counsel at a number of critical junctures in my career. Their concern to make sure that you make the right career decisions is quite unusual in my experience, and it’s no surprise that they take the same degree of care when recruiting someone for you. You can trust these guys and they’ll always tell it you the way it is.


    Steve Little, Managing Director, Certas Energy
  • MDM placed me in my current role (my 2nd move in industry from practice), which was exactly what I was looking for at that time.  They listened to the type of role/business I would be interested in and only contacted me when the right role came up.  I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other like-minded professionals.


    James Holt, Head of Finance, Italmatch Chemicals
  • Manchester United have used MDM for several years, primarily to source qualified finance professionals. MDM have an established reputation in the North West finance market and are diligent and discreet in the service they provide to both clients and candidates, all of which are important to us.


    Phil Chadwick, Head of Group Reporting & Tax, Manchester United
  • We instructed MDM to search for an Associate Director for our Manchester team.  MDM followed the brief with great care and dedication, and demonstrated an expert knowledge of the North West Corporate Finance market. The recruitment process was extremely efficient, with a strong short list which enabled us to fill this key position quickly.


    DC Advisory
  • I have used MDM to recruit the key members of my finance teams in both my current and previous CFO roles. Mike and Dan have an extensive knowledge of the North West finance and business communities, having built their relationships over many years. It’s this knowledge of the market and where to find key talent that is very valuable to us as a client. They carry out thorough recruitment processes and are excellent judges of candidates’ capabilities and motivations and how they might fit into a given corporate culture. I can confidently recommend MDM based on excellent experience of using them multiple times.


    James Argyle, CFO, O'Neill Patient LLP (backed by Inflexion Private Equity Partners)
  • My experience of working with MDM when looking for a new role has been fantastic. Their career planning guidance is objective and incredibly useful. Combined with their extensive knowledge of the business and financial landscape in the North West, the service that MDM provide is excellent. These guys go above and beyond and will put your career first; not many recruiters do that. On the back of my experience of working with them, I have recommended MDM to several people and will continue to do so in the future.


    Jack Clarke, Financial Reporting Manager, City Football Group
  • When Eric Wright Group had a requirement to make a key hire of a Group Financial Controller who had the potential to quickly step up to Group Finance Director, we wanted to work with an expert who could comb the market for the best and brightest talent. Mike ran an excellent, professional process resulting in an outstanding appointment who has quickly stepped up into the Group Finance Director role as we had hoped. We were delighted with the service Mike provided and I can provide no better testimony than the fact that we have since used him again for another senior finance role with the same success. I can strongly recommend him.


    Jeremy Hartley, CEO, Eric Wright Group
  • I contacted MDM whilst looking to relocate from London back North.  I was extremely impressed with their relationships with key people in the local Corporate Finance market, and the excellent advice that enabled me to secure my dream job at Rothschild as Investment Banking Analyst.


    Endrit Gashi, Investment Banking Analyst, Rothschild
  • Mike Mesrie is a rare find in recruitment: someone who can take a brief and manage the whole process with a refreshing candour and skill. No avalanche of CVs from him, just a shortlist of good prospects. A very easy recommendation.


    Steve Donaldson, Head of Portfolio, Palatine Private Equity LLP

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