After a nearly 3-month hiring process, I received an offer for a package that had been aligned on from the beginning. While waiting for a minor amendment regarding the notice period, the offer was withdrawn after 10 days, with the explanation that the finance team no longer wanted to open the role.
While this may have been legally acceptable, the lack of direct communication and the ease with which the process was ended reflected a disappointing level of consideration for the candidate's time and commitment.