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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Financial Controller

Financial ServicesCity of London£90k - 100k per year
Harper May is working with a London-based asset manager managing circa £2bn in AUM across multiple strategies and fund structures. The business is founder-led, privately capitalised, and has grown organically over the past five years. With recent fund launches and an expanding client base, the finance function is now being strengthened to support increased operational complexity and regulatory dem
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Finance Director

Media & CommunicationsCity of London£90k - 100k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that produces premium content and live experiences for consumer and corporate audiences. The organisation has grown steadily over the past five years through organic expansion and strategic partnerships, building a diversified income base across sponsorship, ticketing, and content licensing. The business now operates across multipl
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Chief Financial Officer

TechnologyCity of London£150k - 165k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led technology business that has reached £20m+ revenue and is now at an inflection point. The company has built a loyal customer base across enterprise and mid-market segments, with strong product-market fit and a clear roadmap for geographic and product expansion. As the business moves from early-stage growth into a more structured operating model, finance nee
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Finance Analyst

EntertainmentCity of London£45k - 50k per year
Harper May is working with a well-established entertainment production company that produces content across film, television, and digital platforms. The business has grown substantially over the past three years and now operates multiple concurrent productions and commercial revenue streams. To support this expansion and strengthen financial control, the company is building out its finance functio
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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