Chief Financial Officer

Harper May is partnering with a leading financial services company that is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth. With a strong reputation for innovation and client service, the business is seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive team and lead financial strategy, governance, and performance.

About the Company: Our client operates at the forefront of the financial services industry, delivering tailored solutions to a broad client base. With a focus on sustainable growth, operational resilience, and regulatory excellence, the business is well positioned for long-term expansion across domestic and international markets.

Role Overview: The CFO will play a key leadership role in shaping financial direction, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring robust financial governance. Reporting to the CEO and Board, the CFO will oversee all financial operations while contributing to broader business planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategy to support corporate objectives

• Provide financial oversight across the organisation, ensuring transparency, compliance, and risk management

• Deliver high-quality reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to the Board and senior leadership

• Oversee capital planning, treasury, and liquidity management

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all statutory and regulatory reporting

• Build and develop a scalable finance function, embedding best practices and operational excellence

• Support M&A activity, investment decisions, and long-term growth initiatives

• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and investors

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, with extensive post-qualified experience

• Strong background in financial services, with deep understanding of regulatory and reporting environments

• Proven leadership experience in senior finance roles, ideally including previous CFO exposure

• Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to influence Board-level decisions

• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and financial controls

• Experience with complex financial models, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills