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 & CommunicationsSoho£165,000 per annum
This media and events business is entering a significant phase of growth, with increasing scale across live experiences, commercial partnerships, and international activity. As complexity increases, finance plays a central role in shaping strategy, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring governance keeps pace with ambition. The business is now seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and act as a key partner to the CEO and senior leadership team.
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Management Accountant

Media & CommunicationsCovent Garden£45,000 per annum
In a project-led media and events business, finance needs to do more than close the month. It needs to explain performance clearly, keep cost control practical, and help teams make decisions with confidence. This organisation is continuing to build its reporting capability as it grows, and is now seeking a Management Accountant to strengthen management reporting, planning, and commercial insight across the business.
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Financial Controller

RetailCity of London£80,000 per annum
Retail moves quickly, and the finance function has to keep pace without losing control. This business is strengthening its financial leadership to support performance, margin discipline, and confident decision-making as trading activity continues to develop across both store and digital channels. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance delivery, improve reporting quality, and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.
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Chief Financial Officer

ConstructionMayfair£200,000 per annum
This property and construction group is entering a defining phase of its development. With a growing pipeline of projects and long-term plans to scale, the business is focused on strengthening financial leadership to support disciplined growth, capital management, and decision-making at Board level. They are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and act as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board.
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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