Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Financial Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£150,000 per annum
Town/City:City of London
County:Greater London
Job ref:39704 S15
Post Date:07. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is working with a leading financial services company based in Central London who is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. With a strong reputation for client service and innovation, the company is entering a new phase of strategic growth and is looking for a commercially focused CFO to join the executive team and lead on financial strategy, governance, and performance.

About the Company:
Our client operates at the forefront of the financial services industry, offering tailored solutions to a broad client base. With a focus on long-term value, compliance, and operational resilience, the business is positioned for sustainable expansion in both domestic and international markets.

Role Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in shaping financial direction, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring robust financial governance. Reporting to the CEO and Board, the CFO will lead all financial operations while contributing to broader business planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of financial strategy to support corporate objectives

  • Provide financial oversight across the organisation, ensuring transparency, compliance, and risk management

  • Deliver high-quality reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support the Board and executive leadership

  • Oversee capital planning, treasury, and liquidity management

  • Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner

  • Build and develop the finance function, embedding best practices and scalable systems

  • Support M&A activity, investment decisions, and long-term planning initiatives

  • Serve as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors, regulators, and investors

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent, with extensive post-qualified experience

  • Strong background in financial services, with a clear understanding of regulatory and reporting environments

  • Proven leadership experience in senior finance roles, ideally including previous CFO exposure

  • Exceptional commercial acumen with the ability to influence at Board level

  • Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and financial controls

  • Experience with complex financial models, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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