Tauno Nissinen's strategic hire – TalentBee helped fill a critical & unique Financial Coordinator role

Background and business context: Financial Coordinator is a critical role for Tauno Nissinen’s operational efficiency

Engineering consultancy Tauno Nissinen is a family-owned Finnish engineering firm specializing in project management and engineering design. Operating since the 1950s, the company has built a strong reputation, having contributed to major Finnish projects like the Länsimetro and large hospital developments. With a team of 30 professionals across offices in Helsinki and Kuopio, the firm has a focus on high-quality, innovative engineering services.

The primary goals for Tauno Nissinen were:

• Find a skilled replacement for their long-time Financial Coordinator.
• Ensure minimal disruption during the transition period.

The company faced these challenges:

• Lack of experience in recruiting for this specific, non-engineering role.
• The critical nature of the role, which required a swift replacement to maintain smooth financial operations.

These challenges were a threat to their growth and operational efficiency, as delays in filling the position could affect the company's financial management and overall business performance.

The talent problem: a long-standing, unique role tailored to the company’s needs

Tauno Nissinen's long-standing Financial Coordinator had worked in a unique role, specifically tailored to the company’s needs. The challenges included:

• Defining the ideal candidate profile: The company had no prior experience recruiting for this specific position.
• Finding qualified candidates: Finding candidates with the right mix of skills, experience, and cultural fit was challenging.
• Risk of operational disruption: The role played a critical part in Tauno Nissinen’s daily operations. A smooth handover from the previous employee to the new hire was therefore crucial to avoid any disruptions.
  
  

Exploring a solution: seeking external expertise

Tauno Nissinen decided to seek external expertise to address the challenge. The company began by:

• After reviewing internal options, they realized they lacked the capacity and expertise to recruit for their unique need – this specific financial position.
• A board member, who had worked with TalentBee before, recommended the firm’s recruitment services. This prompted the company to reach out.
• The decision-makers evaluated recruitment agencies based on their experience with similar specialized recruitment approaches and their reputation for transparent, efficient processes.
• TalentBee first engaged with Tauno Nissinen through a referral and a detailed consultation to understand the role and the company's unique need.

The decision to collaborate with TalentBee

Tauno Nissinen was impressed with TalentBee’s ability to handle the complexity and uniqueness of their recruitment needs. The decision to collaborate was influenced by several factors:

• Proven experience in recruiting for specialized roles.
• Personalized approach: TalentBee’s willingness to tailor the recruitment process to Tauno Nissinen’s specific needs resonated with the company’s values of quality and expertise.
• Transparency and trust: During initial discussions, TalentBee demonstrated a commitment to clear, open communication, building trust in their ability to deliver results.

As Mikko Yrjönen, Managing Director of Tauno Nissinen, put it, “We felt confident from the start that TalentBee understood our needs and would deliver a solution that was tailored to us.”

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The project in action: A well-planned timeline & structured approach

The collaboration between Tauno Nissinen and TalentBee was marked by clear communication and a structured approach. Key elements of the project included:

• Timeline: The recruitment process started six months ahead of the former employee's leave to allow enough time for a smooth transition.
• Role priorities: The Financial Coordinator role was identified as a top priority, and the TalentBee team focused on finding candidates with the right financial and organizational skills, as well as a cultural fit for the team.
• Bespoke approach: TalentBee worked closely with Tauno Nissinen to refine the job description and ensure the candidate profile aligned with the company’s culture and specific needs.

TalentBee’s Linda Nguyen emphasized, “Our approach was deeply collaborative. We made sure to keep Mikko informed at every step and tailored our strategies to meet their specific needs.”

Mikko shared, “The communication was seamless. TalentBee’s proactive updates and consultations helped us feel confident throughout the process.”

Results and outcomes

The collaboration between Tauno Nissinen and TalentBee led to a successful hire, with the new Financial Coordinator seamlessly transitioning into the role. The key results of the recruitment process included:

Attracting motivated top talent through effective recruitment marketing

• A total of 60 high-quality applications were received through a compelling job ad crafted by Employer Branding Strategist Siiri Laaksonen, praised by nearly every interviewed candidate as the best job ad they had ever seen.
• Managing Director Mikko, the hiring manager, highlighted that candidates arrived at interviews already well-informed about the company and its culture. This was a direct result of successful recruitment marketing, which effectively communicated all essential and relevant details about the role and the company in an engaging and attractive way.

Selecting the best fit for the role

• From this strong candidate pool, five highly qualified candidates were identified, leading to one successful hire. A smooth transition process was set in motion to ensure minimal disruption to Tauno Nissinen’s operations.

Efficient and seamless recruitment process

• The recruitment process was completed within the desired timeframe, preventing any delays in financial operations.

High satisfaction and positive feedback

• Tauno Nissinen expressed high satisfaction with the efficiency and professionalism of TalentBee’s approach. Managing Director Mikko praised the service, saying: “We were extremely pleased with TalentBee’s professionalism and speed. They understood our needs and delivered results.”

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Wrapping it up

Working with TalentBee helped Tauno Nissinen hire for a key role smoothly and without disruption: keeping their team strong and ready for the future. We’re thrilled to have been part of their journey!

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