Cliona has over 13 years regional recruitment experience and has spent the majority of her recruitment career at a leading global consultancy where she has solid experience recruiting finance professionals across the Gulf region. Having worked on a variety of finance roles from mid to senior level appointments Cliona is passionate about people and takes a consultative approach to deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.
Cliona grew up in Derry in Ireland and went to University in Liverpool to study Business Administration. She relocated to Dubai in 2008. She has a young sporty family and like to explore and enjoy all the outdoor activities that the UAE has to offer. She likes to travel with her family and go to the gym, read and listen to podcasts.
"The most impressive aspect of the Inspire selection and our consultant, Cliona Collins, was their comprehensive grasp of the role’s intricacies and our company culture. They meticulously screened candidates according to our specific requirements, resulting in significant time and energy savings."
"Inspire Selection are experts in recruiting people in finance field. We had fantastic service from Cliona who worked on a few assignments with me and was very instrumental in providing the right set of candidates since she understands and spends enough time understanding the clients requirements. Her professionalism and demeanour of being smart, fast and responsive makes her different than other recruiters. I would definitely recommend her to my professional network for any hiring."
The Inspire Selection Accountancy and Finance team collaborates with clients from the MENA region and beyond, placing professionals in diverse roles ranging from Financial Controllers to CFOs. Our expertise extends from servicing large multinationals to supporting small independent companies. The team is made up of individuals with varied backgrounds and ACCA qualifications, the Accountancy and Finance team has a wealth of experience often called upon to comment on and offer industry advice. As industry experts, we excel in identifying the right skills and ensuring a perfect cultural fit, guaranteeing the best match for success.
Typical roles we recruit for within Accountancy and Finance are:
