Chief Financial Officer
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About the Role
Harper May is working with a founder-led financial services business that has grown substantially over the past five years through organic expansion and strategic acquisition. The firm operates across wealth management, institutional advisory, and alternative investments, serving a diverse client base across Europe. The business is now at a stage where it requires board-level financial leadership to support the next phase of scaled growth, operational refinement, and regulatory maturity. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join the executive team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board, the Chief Financial Officer will own financial strategy, treasury, regulatory compliance, and performance management across the group. This is a defining executive role that demands both technical depth and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships in a regulated, multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Establish and execute financial strategy in line with the group's growth ambitions and capital framework
- Provide independent financial counsel to the CEO and Board, with authority to challenge assumptions and drive disciplined decision-making
- Manage capital structure, funding, liquidity, and balance sheet strength across the group
- Oversee all regulatory reporting, financial controls, and compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
- Build and lead a finance function that can scale with the business and support rapid growth in new territories
- Develop robust forecasting, scenario analysis, and management reporting to inform strategic planning
- Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, auditors, and external financial stakeholders
What we are looking for
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or internationally equivalent)
- At least eight years' executive finance experience, with proven track record in financial services or a similarly regulated sector
- Direct experience with regulatory oversight, capital adequacy frameworks, and multi-jurisdictional compliance
- Demonstrated ability to operate at board level and influence C-suite and external stakeholders with credibility
- Commercial mindset combined with a disciplined approach to financial control and governance
- Track record of building and scaling finance teams in a growth environment