Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Professional Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£200,000 per annum
Town/City:Central London
County:Greater London
Job ref:612 S20
Post Date:24. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a growing consulting firm that is seeking an Interim Chief Operating Officer to lead operations during a pivotal stage of evolution. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a commercially driven leader with experience in professional services who can bring structure, pace, and operational discipline to a dynamic environment.

Role Overview:
As Interim COO, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to enhance internal operations, support service delivery, and strengthen the business infrastructure. You’ll play a central role in optimising processes, embedding controls, and ensuring the business is well-positioned to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate operational functions including delivery, finance, HR, and compliance

  • Implement scalable systems and improve internal processes across departments

  • Support senior management in driving strategic goals and improving organisational performance

  • Oversee operational reporting and identify key metrics to track progress and efficiency

  • Foster collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality client delivery and internal alignment

  • Guide improvements in resource planning, project execution, and operational governance

  • Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, providing insight and stability across the business

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a COO or senior operational leader, ideally within consulting or professional services

  • Strong background in operational transformation, business scaling, and cross-functional leadership

  • Demonstrated success in interim or contract-based leadership roles

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a hands-on, pragmatic approach

  • Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading change in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to build credibility quickly and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

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