Chief Financial Officer

apartmentHarper May placeCity of London schedulePart-time calendar_month07/06/2025

Harper May is supporting a fast-evolving financial services business as it enters a new phase of growth and innovation. With an established reputation in the market and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centric solutions, the company is now seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer CFO to lead its financial strategy and governance as part of the executive team.About the Company: The business provides a range of bespoke financial services solutions across both B2B and B2C markets. With a strong platform for growth and a forward-looking leadership team, the organisation is now focused on strengthening its financial infrastructure, supporting expansion, and enhancing regulatory excellence in a competitive market.Role Overview: As CFO, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the financial future of the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and Board, you will drive strategic financial planning, strengthen governance and controls, and provide the financial insight required to support informed decision-making across the business. The role offers significant scope to contribute to the firm’s long-term growth and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of the group’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives
Provide financial oversight across the organisation, driving transparency, compliance, and robust risk management
Deliver high-quality reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support the Board and executive leadership
Oversee capital management, treasury, liquidity, and working capital optimisation
Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting obligations are met to the highest standard
Build and scale a best-in-class finance function, embedding operational discipline and continuous improvement
Support M&A activity, investment decision-making, and long-term strategic initiatives
Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and investors

Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on corporate strategy and business planning

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, with extensive post-qualified experience
Strong background in financial services, with deep knowledge of regulatory and reporting environments
Proven leadership experience at senior finance level, ideally including prior CFO or deputy CFO exposure
Outstanding commercial acumen with the ability to influence at Board level
Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and financial control frameworks
Experience with complex financial models, reporting systems, and data-driven decision-making

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong stakeholder management capability

Hands-on, adaptable leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment

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