Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Financial Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£200,000 per annum
Town/City:Mayfair
County:Greater London
Job ref:607-10 S20
Post Date:19. 06. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a fast-growing financial services business specialising in innovative, fully regulated solutions within the payments sector. With a dual focus on B2B and B2C markets, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and is seeking a commercially driven CFO to lead the finance function and help guide the organisation through its next strategic phase.

Role Overview:
The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, contributing to business strategy, and supporting future fundraising and investor engagement. This is a high-impact role suited to a finance leader with a strong track record in regulated financial services environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of corporate strategy, business planning, and financial forecasting

  • Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape the company’s strategic vision

  • Support fundraising activities and manage relationships with investors and external stakeholders

  • Lead and develop the finance team, embedding best practices across financial operations

  • Maintain robust financial controls, processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Oversee budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial performance monitoring

  • Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including statutory accounts and board packs

  • Monitor and manage the organisation’s tax position, audit processes, and banking relationships

  • Identify commercial opportunities and contribute to new business initiatives and growth strategies

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Extensive experience in senior finance leadership, ideally within regulated financial services or fintech

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and a deep understanding of compliance frameworks

  • Proven experience in leading finance functions, building high-performing teams, and managing investor relationships

  • Commercially minded, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational execution

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Strong Excel skills and financial modelling capability

  • Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

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