We are Harper May

We are Harper May

Senior Accounting and Finance Recruitment Partners since 2011

We support businesses with their finance teams, whether it's due to transformational change, new investment, revenue growth or simply enhancing the team.

There’s no shortage of quality talent at Harper May, with an extensive pool of candidates developed over a decade ranging from Qualified Accountants through to Finance Directors and CFOs.

Our clients include PLCs, Private Equity and VC backed businesses, growing SMEs and start-ups across commerce & industry.

We strive to be proactive rather than reactive both with clients and candidates by offering a consultative approach led by your requirements and our expertise.

 

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Chief Financial Officer

Media & CommunicationsCity of London£150k - 165k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that has built a strong reputation for live experiences and branded content across the UK and Europe. The company has grown organically over the past five years and is now at an inflection point: fresh capital is being deployed, the product portfolio is expanding, and the operating model is becoming more complex. The Board recognis
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Financial Controller

RetailCity of London£70k - 80k per year
Harper May is working with a well-established retail group with stores across the UK and a growing direct-to-consumer channel. The business is founder-led, profitable, and focused on controlled expansion without compromising operational or financial discipline. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to embed rigorous reporting standards, strengthen internal controls, and provide the finance f
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Finance Manager

Media & CommunicationsCity of London£60k - 65k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that runs a portfolio of conferences, festivals, and content platforms across the UK and Europe. The business has grown organically over the past five years and is now at a stage where it needs tighter financial infrastructure to support expansion into new markets and verticals. The finance function is being strengthened, and they
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Chief Financial Officer

ConstructionCity of London£175k - 200k per year
Harper May is working with a privately-owned property developer and contractor operating across mixed-use and residential schemes in the South East. The business has completed over £400m in projects over the past five years and is now backed by growth capital to accelerate expansion into new markets and build out its development pipeline. With a strong track record in delivery and an increasingly
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Our Approach

Contingent

Our contingent option is a great solution if you are looking to place a candidate at speed. You will only be charged upon successful placement of a candidate within your organisation.

Retained

Our retained solution is a fantastic option if you are confidentially looking to fulfill a position. Candidates are confidentially approached and we utlise a comprehensive suite of products and techniques to find the best solution for you.

Meet the Founders

Set up by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie in 2011, Harper May offers recruitment services to the Accountancy and Finance sector in Greater London.

Alex Hathiramani

Alex Hathiramani

Director
Daniel MacKenzie

Daniel MacKenzie

Director