Our Specialisms.

We are here to advise and support people and organisations to realise their potential so that together we can impact lives and communities for the better.

This is our purpose. We aim to deliver exceptional results for our clients through commitment to excellence on every step of their finance recruitment journey. Time and again we hear that our focus on the impact of our appointments is why clients choose to work with us.

We recruit across all major and niche finance specialisms.

Our business is built on a specialist and in-depth understanding of key financial disciplines. Our consultants are experts in their fields, each bringing significant experience and detailed knowledge of their areas. With that expertise at our disposal, we are well placed to advise candidates on charting the career path they want – and to help our clients circumnavigate the trends and challenges within specialist finance recruitment.

Together we achieve more.

Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.

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Navigating the World of Interim Roundtable Lunch with Mairianne Stewart, Fractional CFO

Rutherford Cross’ latest ‘Navigating the World of Interim’ roundtable brought together senior finance professionals to explore the realities, opportunities and challenges of interim and fractional careers. Led by Fractional CFO, Mairianne Stewart, the session explored the practical realities of stepping away from permanent roles, developing a sustainable interim or fractional portfolio, and taking ownership of career direction.

Practice vs Industry – What Are Tax Professionals Really Thinking?

Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.

Navigating the World of Interim Roundtable Lunch with Mairianne Stewart, Fractional CFO

Rutherford Cross’ latest ‘Navigating the World of Interim’ roundtable brought together senior finance professionals to explore the realities, opportunities and challenges of interim and fractional careers. Led by Fractional CFO, Mairianne Stewart, the session explored the practical realities of stepping away from permanent roles, developing a sustainable interim or fractional portfolio, and taking ownership of career direction.

Practice vs Industry – What Are Tax Professionals Really Thinking?

Rutherford Cross’ tax specialist Ben Jones, sits at the centre of this conversation, working closely with both accountancy firms and in‑house tax teams across the Scottish market. The survey highlights a clear “tug of war” between practice firms targeting ambitious growth over the next 5–10 years, and in‑house teams continuing to invest in tax expertise to drive efficiency and add value.