Precision Hiring for Finance Leadership within the Office of the CFO
Our Story
Mayson James was founded with a single, sharp mission: to help businesses thrive through exceptional finance leadership. From traditional finance roles to future-facing skillsets grounded in Data and AI, we identify individuals with the insight to lead and the vision to transform.
With over 15 years’ experience across three continents, Mayson James delivers world-class recruitment and executive search, built on a high-touch, consultative model. Our focus lies at the heart of the CFO office — identifying finance leaders who combine deep technical expertise with the data fluency and strategic foresight required to shape enterprise performance in a rapidly evolving landscape. We partner with clients and candidates who expect precision, discretion, and impact—helping organisations build resilient finance teams capable of navigating today and leading tomorrow.
Our Founder: Elliot Jackson
Elliot Jackson brings a global lens to recruitment, shaped by his tenure across Singapore, North America, and London. With over a decade of experience scaling businesses and solving complex hiring challenges within the CFO office, he’s built a far-reaching network of finance leadership talent. At Mayson James, Elliot leverages his expertise to unite companies with high-impact finance leaders—from experienced CFOs to pioneering minds in data and AI who are shaping the future of the function.
Our Purpose, Vision and Values
Our Purpose – We futureproof leadership by securing enduring, high-impact talent solutions that evolve with our clients’ ambitions.
Our Vision – To be the search partner of choice, delivering tailored, high-touch solutions that elevate both clients and candidates to achieve lasting success.
Our Values – We lead with respect, act with integrity, speak with honesty, and operate in full transparency—building trust at every touchpoint.
Our Mission
In a recruitment landscape increasingly governed by scale and automation, authentic engagement has become conspicuously absent. Candidates are routinely subjected to a solitary point of contact, followed by an enduring lack of communication. Even accomplished professionals navigating digital platforms are frequently disregarded. This systemic detachment not only undermines the candidate experience but compromises the integrity and credibility of the hiring process itself.
Our mission is clear: to connect organisations with finance talent who go beyond filling roles to shaping meaningful impact. From seasoned leaders to pioneers in data-led finance, we specialise in identifying individuals who equip businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. For candidates, our commitment is built on mutual respect and professional responsibility. While we may not facilitate every career transition, those we engage with can expect consistent follow-through—marked by transparency, timeliness, and intent. For forward-thinking businesses seeking a partner defined by precision, purpose, and a future-focused approach to finance—we invite the conversation.
Capability & Expertise.
Talent Solutions & Advisory
Discover our executive recruitment solutions, designed to match top talent with your organisation’s key roles.
Retained Executive Search
Permanent & Interim
Intelligence & Advisory
We help you secure visionary finance leaders—whether proven executives or emerging AI-native talent—who don’t just adapt to transformation but drive it. As the CFO office becomes a hub of innovation and intelligence, we ensure you access professionals who blend technical fluency with commercial foresight to shape what’s next.
Whether you require enduring leadership or agile expertise for a defined period, Mayson James delivers tailored recruitment solutions that align with your commercial ambitions. From permanent hires who shape long-term success to interim professionals who drive transformation at critical junctures, we connect you with finance talent that delivers measurable impact—exactly where and when it matters most.
At Mayson James, we move beyond conventional recruitment to deliver strategic foresight. Our talent mapping solutions offer in-depth market intelligence, spotlighting top-tier professionals across key domestic and international markets. Whether you’re planning for growth, preparing for succession, or entering new territories, we provide a proactive lens on the talent landscape—empowering you to anticipate and act with confidence.
Successful Partnerships
Explore Key insights that showcase our proven track record in aligning talent with industry leading organisations.
With longstanding expertise in the finance domain, we consistently enabled businesses to overcome complex hiring challenges. Through a consultative and insight-led approach, we identify and secure exceptional talent that aligns with our clients’ strategic imperatives.
Mayson James is the trusted partner of hundreds of enterprises seeking high-calibre professionals to drive their strategic objectives forward
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