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

RetailCity of London£70k - 80k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led retail group operating across 40+ stores and a growing online channel. The business has maintained consistent profitability through multiple economic cycles and is now at a stage where stronger financial infrastructure is needed to support expansion into new markets and categories. The finance function sits at the centre of this growth, and they are now see
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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 platform across content production, live programming, and brand partnerships. The company operates across the UK and Europe with growing international reach, supported by a lean, entrepreneurial leadership team. Recent investment has accelerated growth in new verticals and commercial channels, and with that
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Chief Financial Officer

ConstructionCity of London£175k - 200k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led property and construction business that has built a strong reputation for delivering complex mixed-use developments across London and the South East. The group manages a substantial project portfolio with increasing institutional backing, and is now at a stage where it needs dedicated financial leadership to support expansion, manage capital efficiently, an
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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 has built a strong platform across live conferences, digital content, and brand partnerships. Operating across multiple revenue streams with growing commercial complexity, the business is now at a stage where it needs clearer financial visibility and planning rigour. They are seeking an FP&A Manager to build out the forecastin
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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