Conor McHugh ACCA

Conor McHugh is the Founder of Alchemy Search and a leading specialist in accounting, corporate finance, tax, and treasury recruitment. With over a decade of experience in the UAE market, Conor has built a reputation for helping organizations secure high-impact financial & tax leadership. His career began at KPMG UK, where he trained and qualified in audit before advancing into financial reporting and FP&A roles. This technical foundation equips him with a deep understanding of the strategic and operational demands of senior finance positions.

Driven by a passion for delivering tailored recruitment solutions, Conor transitioned into financial & tax recruitment, spending several successful years with a major recruitment consultancy in Dubai. Identifying a gap in the market for specialized finance and tax talent, he launched Alchemy Search to address this need. Under his leadership, the firm has become synonymous with technically rigorous and relationship-driven recruitment services.

Approach to recruitment: Build great relationships. Today’s candidate is tomorrow’s client, and the duty of care we have to them is paramount.