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Learn about Harper May, a London finance recruitment agency specialising in CFO, Finance Director and Financial Controller recruitment across the UK.

About Harper May – Finance Recruitment Specialists

Founded in 2011 by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie, Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency based in London. We focus exclusively on placing senior finance professionals including CFOs, Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and Heads of Finance.Our team works closely with high-growth businesses, private equity backed companies and established organisations across London and the UK. We understand that hiring the right finance leadership is critical for strategic growth, operational performance and long-term business success.Harper May provides specialist recruitment services across a range of senior finance positions including:&bull; CFO recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Finance Director recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Financial Controller recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Head of Finance recruitment &nbsp; &bull; FP&amp;A and Finance Manager recruitment &nbsp;Since launching, we have built long-term partnerships with businesses across multiple industries including financial services, technology, professional services, property, media and private equity backed organisations.Our consultants combine deep sector knowledge with an extensive network of finance professionals, enabling us to identify and secure exceptional candidates quickly and efficiently.If your organisation is looking to hire senior finance leadership, our team of specialist finance recruiters in London can help you find the right talent.Our specialist recruitment services include:<ul><li><a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london" title="CFO Recruitment Agency London">CFO Recruitment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london" title="Finance Director Recruitment London">Finance Director Recruitment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london" title="Financial Controller Recruitment London">Financial Controller Recruitment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london" title="Head of Finance Recruitment London">Head of Finance Recruitment</a></li></ul>

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Specialist finance director recruitment agency in London helping businesses hire experienced finance leaders across the UK.

Finance Director Recruitment London

Harper May is a specialist finance director recruitment agency based in London, focused on placing experienced finance directors across a wide range of sectors.Finance Directors play a critical role in driving financial strategy, managing risk and supporting long-term business growth. Hiring the right finance leader can significantly impact a company&rsquo;s financial performance and operational success.Our experienced recruitment consultants work closely with growing businesses, private equity backed companies and established organisations seeking high-calibre finance leadership.Our finance director recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent Finance Director recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Interim Finance Director recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Executive finance search &nbsp; &bull; Senior finance leadership hiring &nbsp;With a strong network of finance professionals across London and the UK, Harper May is able to identify and secure exceptional finance director candidates quickly and efficiently.If your organisation is looking to hire a Finance Director, our specialist recruitment team can help you find the right candidate.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

Finance Director Recruitment London | Harper May

Specialist financial controller recruitment agency in London helping businesses hire experienced finance professionals across the UK.

Financial Controller Recruitment Agency London

Harper May is a specialist financial controller recruitment agency helping businesses hire experienced finance professionals across London and the UK.Financial Controllers are responsible for overseeing financial reporting, managing internal controls and ensuring strong financial processes within an organisation.Our recruitment consultants work with companies across multiple industries seeking highly capable finance professionals who can strengthen financial operations and support strategic growth.Our financial controller recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent Financial Controller recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Interim Financial Controller recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Senior finance hiring &nbsp; &bull; Financial reporting leadership roles &nbsp;We partner with a wide range of organisations including technology companies, private equity backed businesses and established enterprises.If your business is looking to hire a Financial Controller, Harper May&rsquo;s specialist recruitment team can help identify the right candidate.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment London</a>

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Financial Controller Recruitment

Specialist head of finance recruitment agency helping businesses hire senior finance professionals across London and the UK.

Head of Finance Recruitment London

Harper May is a specialist head of finance recruitment agency based in London placing senior finance professionals across the UK.The Head of Finance role is crucial for organisations seeking strong financial management, operational leadership and strategic insight.Our experienced consultants work with growing businesses, private equity backed companies and established organisations to identify talented finance leaders who can oversee financial operations and support long-term growth.Our head of finance recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent Head of Finance recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Interim Head of Finance recruitment &nbsp; &bull; Senior finance leadership hiring &nbsp; &bull; Finance operations recruitment &nbsp;With extensive experience in senior finance recruitment, Harper May helps businesses secure exceptional finance professionals who can strengthen financial management and support business success.If you are looking to hire a Head of Finance, our specialist recruitment consultants are ready to help.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a>

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Head of Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency in London placing CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals across the UK.

Finance Recruitment Agency London

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency in London, helping businesses hire high-calibre finance leaders and commercially focused finance professionals across London and the UK. We work with high-growth companies, private equity backed organisations and established businesses seeking exceptional finance talent.As a finance recruitment agency in London, we support organisations at key stages of growth, transformation and scale.Our experienced consultants specialise exclusively in accountancy and finance recruitment. This focused expertise allows us to identify outstanding candidates across a wide range of senior and mid-level finance roles. We also support businesses requiring finance executive search services for critical leadership appointments.Our finance recruitment services include:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Our finance recruitment services are designed to support businesses at every stage of growth.Hiring the right finance professional is critical to business performance. Strong finance leaders provide strategic insight, improve reporting, strengthen controls and support better decision-making across the organisation.Harper May works closely with clients to understand their business, leadership structure and strategic objectives. This allows us to identify candidates who not only have the technical capability required, but also the commercial mindset and leadership qualities needed to drive performance.Specialist Finance Recruitment by SectorWe provide specialist finance recruitment services across a range of sectors, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/private-equity-backed-finance-recruitment">Private Equity Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/technology-saas-finance-recruitment">Technology &amp; SaaS Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fintech-finance-recruitment">FinTech Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/real-estate-property-finance-recruitment">Real Estate &amp; Property Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/data-centre-finance-recruitment">Data Centre Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/wealth-management-finance-recruitment">Wealth Management Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/investment-management-finance-recruitment">Investment Management Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/asset-management-finance-recruitment">Asset Management Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/construction-finance-recruitment">Construction Finance Recruitment</a>Our network includes experienced finance professionals across London and the UK, from operational finance roles through to senior finance leadership positions.Our team has built an extensive network of finance professionals across London and the UK, enabling us to deliver fast, effective and targeted recruitment solutions for businesses seeking senior finance talent.Whether you are hiring a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Manager or FP&amp;A professional, Harper May can support your search with specialist market knowledge and access to high-quality finance candidates.If your organisation is looking to hire finance professionals in London or across the UK, Harper May&rsquo;s specialist finance recruitment team can help you secure the right candidate.

Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Specialist fractional CFO recruitment helping businesses hire experienced part-time and interim CFOs to support growth, fundraising and financial strategy.

Fractional CFO Recruitment Agency London

Harper May specialises in fractional CFO recruitment, helping businesses hire experienced part-time and interim Chief Financial Officers who provide strategic financial leadership.Many growing businesses require senior financial expertise but do not yet need a full-time CFO. Fractional CFOs provide organisations with high-level financial leadership on a flexible basis, supporting strategic decision-making, financial planning, fundraising and operational improvement.Our fractional CFO recruitment services support businesses across London and the UK including startups, scale-ups, private equity backed companies and high-growth organisations.A fractional CFO can support your business with:Financial strategy and forecasting &nbsp; Fundraising and investor reporting &nbsp; Financial modelling and growth planning &nbsp; Cash flow management &nbsp; Board and stakeholder reporting &nbsp; Finance team leadership &nbsp;Harper May works with a network of highly experienced CFOs who have supported businesses through rapid growth, fundraising, international expansion and operational transformation.Our recruitment consultants carefully identify finance leaders who combine strong commercial insight with the leadership skills required to guide businesses through complex financial decisions.If your organisation is looking to hire a fractional CFO or part-time finance leader, Harper May can help you identify the right candidate to support your business.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a>

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Fractional CFO Recruitment

Private equity CFO recruitment specialists helping portfolio companies hire experienced finance leaders to drive growth, value creation and exit readiness.

Private Equity CFO Recruitment

Harper May specialises in private equity CFO recruitment, helping portfolio companies and private equity backed businesses hire experienced financial leadership.Private equity investors rely on strong finance leadership to drive value creation, manage complex financial structures and prepare businesses for successful exits. The role of a CFO in a private equity backed company is critical to delivering financial discipline, strategic insight and operational performance.Our recruitment team works closely with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to identify CFOs with the commercial and financial expertise required to support growth and investment strategies.We recruit CFOs for private equity backed businesses across a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, financial services, consumer brands and high-growth companies.A private equity CFO typically supports organisations with:Financial strategy and value creation planning &nbsp; Investor reporting and board engagement &nbsp; Financial modelling and forecasting &nbsp; Operational performance improvement &nbsp; M&amp;A and acquisition integration &nbsp; Exit preparation and transaction readiness &nbsp;Harper May understands the unique requirements of private equity backed businesses and the importance of appointing finance leaders who can operate effectively within fast-paced investment environments.If your portfolio company is seeking a CFO with private equity experience, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May</a> can help you identify and secure exceptional financial leadership talent.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

Private Equity CFO Recruitment | Harper May

Interim finance director recruitment specialists helping businesses hire experienced finance leaders to support transformation, growth and financial stability.

Interim Finance Director Recruitment

Harper May specialises in interim Finance Director recruitment, helping businesses hire experienced financial leadership during periods of transition, growth or transformation.Many organisations require interim finance leadership to manage critical projects, support restructuring initiatives or provide stability while permanent finance leaders are recruited.An interim Finance Director can provide immediate financial expertise and leadership, ensuring that businesses maintain strong financial management and strategic direction.Harper May works with experienced interim Finance Directors who have successfully supported organisations through periods of rapid growth, restructuring, investment and operational change.Our interim finance recruitment services support businesses with:Financial leadership during organisational change &nbsp; Managing finance teams and operational finance functions &nbsp; Financial planning and strategic forecasting &nbsp; Supporting fundraising and investment processes &nbsp; Financial transformation and systems implementation &nbsp; Managing financial performance and reporting &nbsp;Interim Finance Directors provide organisations with experienced leadership and commercial insight when it is needed most.If your organisation requires interim finance leadership, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May</a> can help you identify highly experienced Finance Directors who can make an immediate impact.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

Interim Finance Director Recruitment London | Harper May

Finance executive search specialists helping organisations hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance leaders across London and the UK.

Finance Executive Search London

Harper May provides specialist finance executive search services to help organisations identify and secure exceptional finance leadership talent across London and the UK.Senior finance leaders play a critical role in shaping business strategy, managing financial performance and supporting long-term growth. Our executive search process is designed to identify high-calibre candidates who bring strong commercial insight and proven leadership capability.As part of our wider finance recruitment services, we support organisations recruiting for senior leadership roles including:<a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</a> <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director</a> <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Group Finance Director</a> <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance</a> <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller</a>Harper May works with organisations across London and the UK including private equity backed companies, high-growth businesses, established corporates and international organisations.Our executive search methodology focuses on identifying candidates with the leadership, technical expertise and strategic mindset required to drive organisational performance.Through our extensive network and targeted search process, we identify finance leaders who align with the culture, strategy and long-term objectives of the organisations we support.If your organisation is seeking exceptional finance leadership talent, Harper May&rsquo;s executive search consultants can help you secure the right candidate. You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.

Finance Executive Search London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist CFO recruitment agency in London placing Chief Financial Officers across high-growth and established businesses throughout the UK.

CFO Recruitment Agency London

Harper May is a specialist CFO recruitment agency based in London, focused on placing high-calibre Chief Financial Officers across a wide range of industries.Our experienced consultants work with growing businesses, private equity backed companies and established organisations seeking strategic finance leadership.Hiring a CFO is one of the most important decisions a business can make. The right Chief Financial Officer provides financial strategy, leadership and operational oversight to support sustainable growth.Our CFO recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent CFO recruitment &bull; Interim and fractional CFO recruitment &bull; CFO succession planning &bull; Executive finance searchWe work closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives, organisational structure and growth plans to ensure we identify the right finance leader.If your organisation is looking to hire a CFO in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist recruitment team</a> can help you secure exceptional finance leadership talent.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

CFO Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

CFO Recruitment

Knowing when to hire a CFO is key to business growth. Learn the signs your organisation needs a CFO and how Harper May helps companies hire finance leaders.

When to Hire a CFO

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure senior financial leadership to support growth, improve financial visibility and strengthen strategic decision-making.Hiring a Chief Financial Officer is a key step for organisations reaching a stage where financial complexity, reporting requirements and commercial demands require dedicated leadership at board level.Many businesses begin to consider hiring a CFO when growth accelerates, financial operations become more complex, or when reporting and forecasting require stronger oversight.The right CFO brings both technical expertise and commercial judgement, ensuring finance plays a central role in driving performance, managing risk and supporting long-term business objectives.Harper May works closely with businesses to understand their current structure, growth plans and financial challenges, identifying CFOs who can operate effectively within their environment and provide clear financial leadership.Our team supports organisations at different stages, from scaling businesses building out their finance function, to more established companies requiring stronger financial control, reporting and strategic oversight.A CFO typically supports organisations with:<ul data-start="1500" data-end="1805"><li data-section-id="79dyd" data-start="1500" data-end="1545">Financial strategy and long-term planning</li><li data-section-id="1tru0tc" data-start="1546" data-end="1603">Improving reporting accuracy and financial visibility</li><li data-section-id="1whkahl" data-start="1604" data-end="1649">Cash flow management and funding strategy</li><li data-section-id="xq7b6m" data-start="1650" data-end="1701">Strengthening financial controls and governance</li><li data-section-id="5d93h6" data-start="1702" data-end="1748">Board reporting and stakeholder engagement</li><li data-section-id="1f69ycf" data-start="1749" data-end="1805">Supporting investment, M&amp;A and transaction readiness</li></ul>We recruit across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, professional services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies, ensuring candidates bring relevant experience aligned to each organisation&rsquo;s needs.We also support senior finance appointments across:<ul data-start="2104" data-end="2172"><li data-section-id="emk2oz" data-start="2104" data-end="2125">Finance Directors</li><li data-section-id="dxgamm" data-start="2126" data-end="2151">Financial Controllers</li><li data-section-id="8hvle" data-start="2152" data-end="2172">Heads of Finance</li></ul>Our process is built around understanding the specific requirements of each role, combining market mapping with targeted search to identify CFOs with the technical capability, commercial awareness and leadership experience required to support business growth.You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is looking to hire a CFO, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can help you identify and secure exceptional financial leadership talent.

Learn how to hire a Finance Director and what to consider when appointing senior finance leadership. Harper May helps businesses secure experienced Finance Directors.

How to Hire a Finance Director

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure experienced financial leadership to support growth, strengthen financial controls and improve reporting accuracy and overall performance.Hiring a Finance Director is a key step for organisations facing increasing financial complexity, scaling operations or preparing for investment.The right appointment brings both technical expertise and commercial judgement, ensuring finance supports strategic decision-making at board level, with clear reporting and financial visibility across the business.Harper May works closely with businesses to identify and secure Finance Directors with the leadership, technical capability and commercial awareness required to make a long-term impact.Our team works closely with businesses to understand their structure, growth plans and leadership requirements, identifying Finance Directors who can operate effectively within their environment and deliver long-term value.We recruit across a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, financial services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies.We focus on senior finance appointments, ensuring candidates have the experience and leadership capability to match each organisation&rsquo;s needs.We appoint finance leaders who combine technical strength with commercial awareness, particularly in fast-moving or high-growth environments where financial leadership plays a critical role in improving reporting, forecasting and overall business performance.Our expertise covers a broad range of senior finance leadership appointments, including:<ul><li>Chief Financial Officers</li><li>Finance Directors</li><li>Financial Controllers</li><li>Heads of Finance</li></ul>We also have deep expertise in sourcing and placing finance leaders across a range of sectors, including:<ul><li>Private equity</li><li>Technology</li><li>Financial services</li><li>Property</li><li>Media</li><li>Professional services</li></ul>We follow a structured approach to deliver successful Finance Director appointments, beginning with talent mapping and defining the brief, followed by targeted candidate search, shortlisting, interview management and offer negotiation.This ensures our clients are introduced to high-quality candidates with the technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership capability required to strengthen financial oversight and support business growth.You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is looking to hire a Finance Director, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can help you identify and secure exceptional financial leadership talent.

Compare Finance Director vs CFO responsibilities, strategic focus and hiring needs to determine the right finance leadership role for your business.

Finance Director vs CFO

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director recruitment</a> and <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure senior financial leadership aligned to their structure, growth stage and long-term objectives.Many organisations reach a point where they need to decide whether to hire a Finance Director or a CFO, particularly during periods of growth, investment or increasing financial complexity.Understanding the difference is not just about job titles &mdash; it is about appointing the right level of financial leadership at the right time.A Finance Director is typically focused on managing the finance function, improving reporting, maintaining financial controls and supporting day-to-day business performance.A CFO operates at a more strategic level, shaping financial direction, supporting board decision-making and guiding the business through growth, investment or transformation.The decision between hiring a Finance Director or a CFO depends on how developed the finance function is and what the business needs next.Businesses with stable operations and established finance teams often benefit from a strong Finance Director who can improve reporting, controls and operational performance.Businesses experiencing rapid growth, preparing for investment or managing more complex financial structures typically require CFO-level leadership to provide strategic direction, financial oversight and support funding or transaction activity.Both roles strengthen financial visibility, reporting and performance, but appointing the wrong level of leadership can slow decision-making or create gaps in financial control.Harper May works with businesses at different stages of growth to determine whether a Finance Director or CFO is the right hire, based on their structure, objectives and future plans.We recruit across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, professional services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies.You can also explore our<a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london"> Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is deciding whether to hire a Finance Director or a CFO, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can help you assess the right approach and secure financial leadership aligned to your business objectives.

What does a CFO do? Learn about CFO responsibilities, strategic leadership and when businesses hire a Chief Financial Officer.

What Does a CFO Do?

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure senior financial leadership aligned to their structure, growth stage and long-term objectives.A Chief Financial Officer plays a central role in shaping the financial direction of a business, but what that role looks like depends on the stage and complexity of the organisation.For growing businesses, a CFO is often brought in to build financial structure, improve reporting, strengthen controls and introduce greater financial visibility as operations scale.For more established or investment-backed businesses, the role becomes increasingly strategic, focusing on long-term planning, performance tracking, capital allocation and supporting key decisions around funding, transactions and growth.In many organisations, the CFO operates at board level, working closely with senior leadership to guide decision-making, manage risk and ensure the business has clear financial oversight.A CFO typically supports organisations with:<ul data-start="1284" data-end="1659"><li data-section-id="79dyd" data-start="1284" data-end="1329">Financial strategy and long-term planning</li><li data-section-id="1tru0tc" data-start="1330" data-end="1387">Improving reporting accuracy and financial visibility</li><li data-section-id="1tg3qb2" data-start="1388" data-end="1441">Managing cash flow, funding and capital structure</li><li data-section-id="xq7b6m" data-start="1442" data-end="1493">Strengthening financial controls and governance</li><li data-section-id="5d93h6" data-start="1494" data-end="1540">Board reporting and stakeholder engagement</li><li data-section-id="o2gys4" data-start="1541" data-end="1603">Driving performance through financial insight and analysis</li><li data-section-id="1plsmua" data-start="1604" data-end="1659">Supporting investment, M&amp;A and transaction activity</li></ul>The scope of the role varies significantly depending on the business, which is why appointing the right CFO at the right time is critical to supporting growth and maintaining financial control.Harper May works with businesses at different stages, from companies hiring their first CFO to organisations requiring more experienced financial leadership to support investment, scaling or transformation.We recruit across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, professional services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies, ensuring candidates bring relevant experience aligned to each organisation&rsquo;s needs.We also support senior finance appointments across:<ul data-start="2361" data-end="2429"><li data-section-id="emk2oz" data-start="2361" data-end="2382">Finance Directors</li><li data-section-id="dxgamm" data-start="2383" data-end="2408">Financial Controllers</li><li data-section-id="8hvle" data-start="2409" data-end="2429">Heads of Finance</li></ul>You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is looking to hire a CFO, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist finance recruiters</a> in London can help you identify and secure the right financial leadership for your business.

Fractional CFO vs full-time CFO: understand the key differences, responsibilities and when businesses hire each financial leadership role.

Fractional CFO vs Full-Time CFO

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure the right level of financial leadership based on their structure, growth stage and long-term objectives.Many businesses reach a point where founders, CEOs or leadership teams need to decide between hiring a fractional CFO or appointing a full-time CFO, particularly as financial complexity increases.A fractional CFO, sometimes referred to as a part-time or interim CFO, is typically engaged where a business requires senior financial support without committing to a full-time appointment.This is often relevant for growing businesses where founders or CEOs need to improve reporting, strengthen financial visibility and introduce greater control, but do not yet require a permanent board-level hire.A full-time CFO is usually required once the business reaches a stage where financial complexity, reporting demands and strategic priorities require consistent leadership and oversight.This typically includes businesses preparing for investment, managing funding, scaling operations or requiring ongoing board-level support.The decision between a fractional and full-time CFO is not just about cost or structure, but about ensuring the business has the right level of financial leadership to support its next stage of growth.Appointing a CFO too early can create unnecessary cost, while delaying the hire or relying on insufficient support can lead to gaps in reporting, control and decision-making.Harper May works with businesses at different stages, from those seeking flexible CFO support to organisations ready to hire a full-time CFO to lead finance through growth, investment or transformation.We recruit across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, professional services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies.We also support senior finance appointments across:<ul data-start="2212" data-end="2309"><li data-section-id="bw4y1t" data-start="2212" data-end="2240">Chief Financial Officers</li><li data-section-id="emk2oz" data-start="2241" data-end="2262">Finance Directors</li><li data-section-id="dxgamm" data-start="2263" data-end="2288">Financial Controllers</li><li data-section-id="8hvle" data-start="2289" data-end="2309">Heads of Finance</li></ul>You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is deciding between a fractional CFO or full-time CFO, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist finance recruiters</a> in London can help you determine the right approach and secure the right financial leadership for your business.

Explore key Finance Director interview questions to help businesses assess financial leadership, strategy and experience when hiring a Finance Director.

Finance Director Interview Questions

Harper May specialises in <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director recruitment</a>, helping businesses secure senior financial leadership aligned to their structure, growth stage and long-term objectives.Many businesses reach a stage where founders, CEOs or leadership teams need to hire a Finance Director, and preparing the right interview questions is a key part of identifying the right candidate.The strongest Finance Director interview processes focus not only on technical capability, but also on leadership, commercial judgement and the ability to support strategic decision-making.The right questions help businesses assess whether a Finance Director can improve reporting, strengthen financial controls and operate effectively at senior level.Typical Finance Director interview questions often focus on:<ul data-start="924" data-end="1332"><li data-section-id="10x0kd6" data-start="924" data-end="993">How the candidate has improved financial reporting and visibility</li><li data-section-id="ddx7y8" data-start="994" data-end="1056">Experience strengthening financial controls and governance</li><li data-section-id="fl0gpe" data-start="1057" data-end="1123">Involvement in budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking</li><li data-section-id="lew8lo" data-start="1124" data-end="1199">Ability to partner with senior leadership and influence decision-making</li><li data-section-id="1v2x3ie" data-start="1200" data-end="1278">Experience supporting business growth, restructuring or operational change</li><li data-section-id="13s86ml" data-start="1279" data-end="1332">Approach to managing and developing finance teams</li></ul>While these areas provide a useful framework, the most effective interview process is tailored to the specific needs of the business, including its stage of growth, financial complexity and strategic priorities.In growing businesses, a Finance Director is often required to build structure, improve reporting and introduce stronger controls, while in more established or investment-backed organisations the role becomes more focused on performance, strategy and leadership at board level.Harper May works with businesses to define the right brief, shape an effective interview process and identify Finance Director candidates who align with both the technical and commercial requirements of the role.We recruit across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, professional services, consumer businesses and private equity-backed companies.We also support senior finance appointments across:<ul data-start="2253" data-end="2350"><li data-section-id="bw4y1t" data-start="2253" data-end="2281">Chief Financial Officers</li><li data-section-id="emk2oz" data-start="2282" data-end="2303">Finance Directors</li><li data-section-id="dxgamm" data-start="2304" data-end="2329">Financial Controllers</li><li data-section-id="8hvle" data-start="2330" data-end="2350">Heads of Finance</li></ul>You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.If your organisation is looking to hire a Finance Director, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist finance recruiters</a> in London can help you identify and secure the right financial leadership for your business.

Harper May is a specialist private equity finance recruitment agency in London, helping investor-backed businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Private Equity Backed Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a London finance recruitment agency specialising in private equity backed finance recruitment, working with portfolio companies and investor-led organisations to hire high-calibre finance leaders across London and the UK. We support scale-ups, growth-stage businesses and established organisations seeking commercially focused finance professionals who can operate in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.We work closely with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to identify finance leaders who can support growth, improve performance and deliver against investor expectations.In private equity backed businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in value creation and performance. From managing cash flow and delivering investor-grade reporting to supporting strategic decision-making and preparing for exit, the right finance leader can directly influence business outcomes.We support private equity finance recruitment across the full investment lifecycle, from acquisition and growth through to exit. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in portfolio environments, investor reporting and performance optimisation.Our private equity backed finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for private equity backed businesses Finance Director recruitment within portfolio companies Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for scaling businesses FP&amp;A recruitment to improve visibility and performance Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Private equity backed businesses require finance professionals who combine technical strength with commercial awareness, resilience and the ability to deliver under pressure. Hiring the right individual is critical to maintaining control, supporting growth and meeting investor expectations.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their investment stage, growth plans and leadership structure. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve visibility and support strategic decision-making from day one.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and drive performance across the business.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in private equity, venture-backed and high-growth environments. We understand the importance of pace, precision and cultural fit when hiring within portfolio businesses.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead a business through growth and exit, a Finance Director to drive performance, or a Financial Controller to strengthen controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for private equity backed businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals at key stages of growth, transformation and exit.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the private equity sector in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Private Equity Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist technology and SaaS finance recruitment agency in London, helping tech businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Technology & SaaS Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a London finance recruitment agency specialising in technology and SaaS finance recruitment, working with software companies, digital businesses and high-growth organisations to hire high-calibre finance leaders across London and the UKWe work closely with technology and SaaS businesses to identify finance leaders who can support growth, improve financial visibility and deliver clear, data-led insight to founders, boards and investors.In technology and SaaS businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in scaling performance. From managing recurring revenue models and improving cash flow to strengthening forecasting, systems and reporting, the right finance leader can directly influence growth and long-term value.We support technology and SaaS finance recruitment across the full business lifecycle, from early-stage growth through to scale, investment and exit. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in SaaS, software, digital and wider technology businesses.Our technology and SaaS finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for technology and SaaS businesses Finance Director recruitment for scaling tech companies Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing technology businesses FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting, planning and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Technology and SaaS businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and the ability to operate in high-growth environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to improving reporting, supporting scale and delivering the insight needed to drive performance.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their business model, revenue structure and stage of growth. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can build scalable finance functions, improve reporting accuracy and support strategic decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and optimise financial planning, forecasting and performance across the business.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in SaaS, software and wider technology businesses. We understand the pace, complexity and hiring challenges that come with scaling finance teams in high-growth environments.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support growth, or a Financial Controller to improve reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for technology and SaaS businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals at key stages of growth, investment and scale.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the technology or SaaS sector in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Technology & SaaS Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist fintech finance recruitment agency in London, helping fintech businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

FinTech Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency working with fintech businesses and regulated financial technology companies to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support high-growth fintech firms, scale-ups and established organisations seeking commercially focused finance professionals who can operate in fast-paced, regulated and technology-driven environments.We work closely with fintech businesses to identify finance leaders who can support growth, strengthen financial control and deliver accurate reporting in complex and evolving regulatory landscapes.In fintech businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in managing risk, ensuring compliance and supporting performance. From improving reporting and controls to strengthening forecasting, systems and governance, the right finance leader can directly influence business stability and growth.We support fintech finance recruitment across the full business lifecycle, from early-stage growth through to scale, investment and maturity. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in regulated environments, high-growth fintech businesses and technology-led financial services organisations.Our fintech finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for fintech businesses Finance Director recruitment within financial technology companies Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for scaling fintech businesses FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Fintech businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and an understanding of regulated environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to maintaining control, supporting growth and meeting both internal and external expectations.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their business model, regulatory environment and stage of growth. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve controls and support strategic decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in fintech, regulated environments and high-growth financial technology businesses. We understand the challenges of hiring finance leaders who can balance compliance, reporting and commercial performance.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support growth, or a Financial Controller to strengthen controls and reporting, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for fintech businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals in regulated, fast-moving environments.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the fintech sector, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

FinTech Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist real estate and property finance recruitment agency in London, helping property businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Real Estate & Property Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency working with real estate and property businesses to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support property developers, real estate investors and asset-backed businesses seeking commercially focused finance professionals who can operate in complex, capital-intensive environments.We work closely with real estate and property businesses to identify finance leaders who can support growth, improve financial control and deliver clear reporting across portfolios, projects and assets.In property and real estate businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in managing assets, supporting development activity and driving performance. From cash flow management and project reporting to forecasting and financial planning, the right finance leader can directly influence profitability and long-term value.We support real estate and property finance recruitment across the full lifecycle, from acquisition and development through to stabilisation and portfolio management. Our network includes finance professionals with experience across real estate investment, development and asset-backed business models.Our real estate and property finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for real estate and property businesses Finance Director recruitment for property developers and investors Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing property businesses FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Real estate and property businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and the ability to operate across complex portfolios and projects. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to maintaining control, supporting development activity and delivering performance across assets.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their portfolio structure, development pipeline and growth plans. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and drive financial performance across property portfolios.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in real estate, property development and asset-backed businesses. We understand the financial and operational complexities involved in managing property portfolios and development activity.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support growth, or a Financial Controller to improve reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for real estate and property businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals at key stages of growth, development and portfolio expansion.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals in the real estate or property sector, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Real Estate & Property Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist data centre finance recruitment agency in London, helping infrastructure and technology businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Data Centre Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency working with data centre operators, infrastructure businesses and technology-led organisations to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support businesses involved in data centre development, operations and expansion, helping them secure finance professionals who can operate in capital-intensive, high-growth environments.We work closely with data centre businesses to identify finance leaders who can support investment, manage costs and deliver accurate reporting across complex, infrastructure-driven operations.In data centre businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in supporting growth, managing capital expenditure and ensuring financial control. From project-based investment and cash flow management to forecasting and performance analysis, the right finance leader can directly influence scalability and long-term value.We support data centre finance recruitment across the full lifecycle, from development and build through to operational scale and expansion. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in infrastructure, technology and asset-heavy environments.Our data centre finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for data centre and infrastructure businesses Finance Director recruitment for scaling data centre operations Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing infrastructure businesses FP&amp;A recruitment to support forecasting and performance analysis Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Data centre businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and experience operating in capital-intensive environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to managing investment, supporting expansion and maintaining financial control.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their infrastructure model, growth plans and operational structure. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can support large-scale investment, improve financial visibility and strengthen reporting.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and drive financial performance across infrastructure assets.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in infrastructure, technology and asset-heavy businesses. We understand the financial complexity involved in data centre development, scaling operations and managing long-term investment.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support growth, or a Financial Controller to improve reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for data centre businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals at key stages of development, expansion and operational scale.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals in the data centre sector, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Data Centre Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist wealth management finance recruitment agency in London, helping firms hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Wealth Management Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a specialist finance recruitment agency working with wealth management firms and advisory-led financial services businesses to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support firms managing client assets and investment portfolios, helping them secure finance professionals who can operate in regulated, client-focused environments.We work closely with wealth management businesses to identify finance leaders who can strengthen financial control, improve reporting and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.In wealth management firms, finance leadership plays a central role in maintaining financial discipline, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting long-term performance. From managing financial controls and forecasting to delivering clear insight to stakeholders, the right finance leader can directly influence stability and growth.We support wealth management finance recruitment across the full business lifecycle, from growth and operational development through to maturity and expansion. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in wealth management, advisory-led businesses and regulated financial environments.Our wealth management finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for wealth management firms Finance Director recruitment within advisory and investment businesses Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing wealth management firms FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Wealth management businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and an understanding of regulated environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to maintaining control, supporting growth and ensuring accurate reporting across the business.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their business structure, regulatory requirements and growth plans. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support stakeholders and deliver clear financial insight across the organisation.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in wealth management, advisory businesses and regulated financial environments. We understand the importance of control, reporting and stakeholder confidence when hiring finance leaders in this sector.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support growth, or a Financial Controller to improve reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for wealth management businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals in regulated, client-focused environments.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the wealth management sector, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

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Harper May is a specialist investment management finance recruitment agency in London, helping firms hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Investment Management Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a London finance recruitment agency specialising in investment management finance recruitment, working with investment management firms, fund managers and institutional investment businesses to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support firms managing funds and investment portfolios, helping them secure finance professionals who can operate in regulated, performance-driven environments.We work closely with investment management businesses to identify finance leaders who can strengthen financial control, improve reporting and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.In investment management firms, finance leadership plays a central role in maintaining financial discipline, supporting fund performance and ensuring accurate reporting to stakeholders. From financial reporting and forecasting to governance and control, the right finance leader can directly influence business performance and investor confidence.We support investment management finance recruitment across the full business lifecycle, from growth and fund expansion through to maturity and operational scale. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in fund management, institutional investment environments and regulated financial services.Our investment management finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for investment management firms Finance Director recruitment within fund management businesses Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing investment firms FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Investment management businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and an understanding of regulated, institutional environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to maintaining control, supporting performance and meeting investor expectations.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their fund structure, reporting requirements and growth strategy. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve financial visibility and support decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support investors and deliver clear financial insight across funds and portfolios.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in investment management, fund structures and institutional financial environments. We understand the importance of governance, reporting accuracy and stakeholder confidence when hiring finance leaders in this sector.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support fund performance, or a Financial Controller to strengthen reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for investment management businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals in regulated, institutional environments.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the investment management sector in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Harper May is a specialist asset management finance recruitment agency in London, helping firms hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Asset Management Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a London finance recruitment agency specialising in asset management finance recruitment, working with asset managers, investment firms and portfolio-based businesses to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support organisations managing assets and investment portfolios, helping them secure finance professionals who can operate in regulated, performance-driven environments.We work closely with asset management businesses to identify finance leaders who can strengthen financial control, improve reporting and support performance across portfolios and investment structures.In asset management businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in supporting portfolio performance, maintaining financial discipline and ensuring accurate reporting. From financial control and forecasting to governance and performance analysis, the right finance leader can directly influence long-term value.We support asset management finance recruitment across the full business lifecycle, from growth and portfolio expansion through to maturity and operational scale. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in asset management, investment-led businesses and regulated financial environments.Our asset management finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for asset management businesses Finance Director recruitment within asset and portfolio-based organisations Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing asset management firms FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and performance insight Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Asset management businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and an understanding of regulated, portfolio-driven environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to maintaining control, supporting performance and delivering accurate reporting.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their asset structure, reporting requirements and growth strategy. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can strengthen reporting, improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support stakeholders and drive financial performance across asset portfolios.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in asset management, investment-led businesses and regulated environments. We understand the importance of reporting accuracy, governance and stakeholder confidence when hiring finance leaders in this sector.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support portfolio performance, or a Financial Controller to strengthen reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for asset management businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals in regulated, portfolio-driven environments.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the asset management sector in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

Asset Management Finance Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

Harper May is a specialist construction finance recruitment agency in London, helping construction businesses hire CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance professionals.

Construction Finance Recruitment

Harper May is a London finance recruitment agency specialising in construction finance recruitment, working with construction companies, contractors and project-led businesses to hire high-calibre finance leaders. We support organisations operating across development, infrastructure and delivery environments, helping them secure finance professionals who can operate in complex, cost-driven and fast-paced sectors.We work closely with construction businesses to identify finance leaders who can strengthen financial control, improve project reporting and support commercial performance across multiple sites and projects.In construction businesses, finance leadership plays a central role in managing costs, protecting margins and ensuring accurate reporting across projects. From cash flow management and budgeting to forecasting and cost control, the right finance leader can directly influence profitability and long-term performance.We support construction finance recruitment across the full project lifecycle, from planning and mobilisation through to delivery and completion. Our network includes finance professionals with experience in construction, infrastructure and project-based environments.Our construction finance recruitment services include: CFO recruitment for construction and project-led businesses Finance Director recruitment within construction companies Financial Controller recruitment to strengthen reporting and controls Head of Finance recruitment for growing construction firms FP&amp;A recruitment to improve forecasting and cost visibility Finance Manager recruitment to support operational financeHarper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function, including:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-executive-search">Finance Executive Search</a>Construction businesses require finance professionals who combine strong technical capability with commercial awareness and experience in project-based environments. Hiring the right finance leader is critical to managing costs, maintaining control and ensuring projects are delivered profitably.Our consultants work closely with clients to understand their project pipeline, commercial structure and growth plans. This allows us to identify finance professionals who can improve reporting, strengthen financial control and support decision-making across projects and operations.This includes hiring finance professionals who can operate at board level, support stakeholders and drive financial performance across construction projects.We have a strong network of finance professionals with experience in construction, infrastructure and project-based businesses. We understand the financial and operational challenges involved in managing multiple projects, controlling costs and maintaining margins.Whether you are hiring a CFO to lead financial strategy, a Finance Director to support commercial performance, or a Financial Controller to strengthen reporting and controls, Harper May can help you secure the right finance talent.We recruit across the finance function for construction businesses, helping clients hire finance leaders and commercially strong finance professionals at key stages of project delivery and business growth.If your business is looking to hire finance professionals within the construction sector in London or across the UK, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist team</a> can support your search.

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Harper May is a specialist finance manager recruitment agency in London, helping businesses hire experienced finance professionals across the UK.

Finance Manager Recruitment Agency London

Harper May is a specialist finance manager recruitment agency in London, helping businesses hire experienced finance professionals across London and the UK.Finance Managers play a key role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations, managing reporting processes and supporting business performance through accurate financial information and analysis.Our recruitment consultants work with companies across multiple industries seeking commercially focused finance professionals who can support operational finance, improve reporting accuracy and strengthen financial control.Our finance manager recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent Finance Manager recruitment &bull; Interim Finance Manager recruitment &bull; Operational finance hiring &bull; Financial reporting and process improvement rolesWe partner with a wide range of organisations including technology businesses, private equity backed companies and established enterprises.If your business is looking to hire a Finance Manager, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist recruitment team</a> can help identify the right candidate.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fpa-recruitment">FP&amp;A Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

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Harper May is a specialist FP&A recruitment agency in London, helping businesses hire financial planning and analysis professionals across the UK.

FP&A Recruitment Agency London

Harper May is a specialist FP&amp;A recruitment agency in London, helping businesses hire high-calibre financial planning and analysis professionals across London and the UK.FP&amp;A professionals play a critical role in supporting business performance through budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. They provide the insight and reporting needed for effective decision-making and long-term planning.Our recruitment consultants work with organisations across multiple sectors seeking commercially focused FP&amp;A professionals who can improve financial visibility, strengthen forecasting processes and support strategic decision-making.Our FP&amp;A recruitment services include:&bull; Permanent FP&amp;A recruitment &bull; Interim FP&amp;A recruitment &bull; Financial planning and analysis hiring &bull; Forecasting and performance reporting rolesWe partner with a wide range of organisations including technology businesses, private equity backed companies and established enterprises.If your business is looking to hire FP&amp;A professionals, <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May&rsquo;s specialist recruitment team</a> can help identify the right candidate.You can also view our wider <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to explore the full range of roles and sectors we support.Harper May also supports businesses hiring across the wider finance function.Related Finance Recruitment Services:&bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/cfo-recruitment-agency-london">CFO Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-director-recruitment-london">Finance Director Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/financial-controller-recruitment-london">Financial Controller Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/head-of-finance-recruitment-london">Head of Finance Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-manager-recruitment">Finance Manager Recruitment London</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/interim-finance-director-recruitment">Interim Finance Director Recruitment</a> &bull; <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/fractional-cfo-recruitment">Fractional CFO Recruitment</a>

FP&A Recruitment Agency London | Harper May

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Learn how to choose the right recruitment company for your hiring needs. Harper May shares key factors to consider when selecting a specialist recruitment partner.

How to pick a recruitment company to use

Choosing the right recruitment company can have a direct impact on the quality of candidates you attract and the success of your hiring process. At <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May</a>, we work with businesses across London and the UK to support finance recruitment, giving us a clear understanding of what separates a strong recruitment partner from the rest.<h4>Choose a specialist recruitment agency</h4>One of the most important factors is whether the recruitment company specialises in your sector or function. A specialist finance recruitment agency will have deeper market knowledge, a stronger network and a clearer understanding of the roles you are hiring for.This is particularly important when hiring senior finance professionals such as CFOs, Finance Directors or Financial Controllers, where both technical expertise and commercial experience are critical.<h4>Assess their candidate network</h4>The best recruitment companies have access to a strong network of candidates, including both active job seekers and passive candidates. Passive candidates are often the most valuable, as they are not actively applying but may be open to the right opportunity.A high-quality recruitment partner should be able to demonstrate how they identify, engage and attract candidates beyond traditional job advertising.<h4>Understand their recruitment process</h4>A structured and well-defined recruitment process is key to securing the right hire. This should include market mapping, targeted search, candidate screening and detailed assessment.The most effective recruitment agencies take the time to understand your business, the role requirements and the long-term objectives behind the hire, rather than simply focusing on filling a vacancy quickly.<h4>Evaluate communication and partnership</h4>Clear and consistent communication is essential throughout the recruitment process. A strong recruitment partner will provide regular updates, honest feedback and insight into the current hiring market.They should also act as an extension of your business, offering guidance on salary expectations, candidate availability and hiring strategy.<h4>Look at experience and track record</h4>A recruitment company&rsquo;s track record can provide a clear indication of its ability to deliver. Experience in placing candidates in similar roles, along with client testimonials and repeat business, are strong indicators of reliability.Working with an experienced recruitment agency can significantly reduce hiring risk and improve long-term outcomes.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Choosing the right recruitment company is about more than just filling a role. It&rsquo;s about finding a partner that understands your business, has access to the right talent and can deliver a structured and effective hiring process.You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.

How to Pick a Recruitment Company to Use | Harper May

Learn what makes the best recruitment company to use, from specialist expertise and candidate networks to process, communication and long-term hiring value.

What makes the best recruitment company to use?

The best recruitment companies do more than fill vacancies. At <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/team">Harper May</a>, we work with businesses across London and the UK to support finance recruitment, and we understand that the strongest recruitment partners combine specialist knowledge, market reach and a structured approach to hiring.<h4>Specialist market knowledge</h4>One of the clearest signs of a strong recruitment company is genuine specialism. Agencies that focus on a specific sector or function are usually better placed to understand the technical requirements of a role, the current candidate market and the challenges involved in securing the right hire.In finance recruitment, that means understanding the difference between hiring a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance, and knowing what businesses need at different stages of growth.<h4>Access to the right candidates</h4>The best recruitment companies have access to strong candidate networks, including both active and passive talent. This is often where the real value lies, as many of the strongest candidates are not actively applying for jobs but may be open to the right opportunity.A good recruitment partner should be able to demonstrate how they reach candidates beyond standard advertising channels.<h4>A credible and consistent process</h4>Strong recruitment companies tend to follow a clear and disciplined search process. This usually includes market mapping, targeted outreach, candidate qualification and structured assessment.A consistent process helps improve the quality of shortlisted candidates and reduces the risk of making the wrong hire.<h4>Honest communication</h4>The best agencies are clear, responsive and realistic. They give honest feedback, keep clients updated and provide useful insight into market conditions, salary expectations and candidate availability.That transparency is often what separates a trusted recruitment partner from an agency that simply forwards CVs.<h4>A proven track record</h4>A strong recruitment company should be able to point to relevant experience, repeat business and successful placements. A credible track record shows that the agency can deliver consistently and understands how to support clients over the long term.For many businesses, this is one of the strongest indicators of whether an agency is worth using.<h4>Long-term hiring value</h4>The best recruitment companies are not focused purely on filling a vacancy quickly. They understand the wider business context behind a hire and look for candidates who can make a long-term impact.That means considering not just technical ability, but leadership, commercial awareness and overall fit.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The best recruitment company to use is one that combines specialist expertise, access to high-quality candidates, a structured search process and a strong track record. Choosing the right recruitment partner can improve hiring outcomes and create longer-term value for your business.You can also explore our <a href="https://www.harpermay.com/cm/employers/finance-recruitment-agency-london">Finance Recruitment services</a> to see how we support businesses hiring across the finance function.

What Makes the Best Recruitment Company to Use? | Harper May

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Finance Recruitment – Right People, Right Culture

We want to build a lasting relationship with you by being a fountain of knowledge you&rsquo;ll want to keep coming back to.​Our core principles:We provide the right people&ndash;not just the right skills but the right cultural fit.We develop a full understanding of your business and the type of people you look for.Our search criteria&ndash;we match all these every time:Company atmosphere&nbsp; |&nbsp; Career progression&nbsp; |&nbsp; Location&nbsp; |&nbsp; Role &amp; job duties&nbsp; |&nbsp; Personality&nbsp; |&nbsp; Compensation requirementsThis not only provides you with the right candidate, it means your new hire will be happy and want to stay with you, even in today&rsquo;s competitive job market. Understanding what makes candidates happy is key to everything we do&ndash;it&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re here.So why use us?<ol style="text-align: left;"><li>You&rsquo;ll fill a role 80% faster than using direct advertising.</li><li>We handle the stress for you. You spend no time on advertising or pre-screening candidates, and we arrange interviews at a time to suit you​.</li><li>We vet over 36,000 finance candidates per annum</li><li>We combine headhunting, direct applicants and our database to place each role</li><li>We offer psychometric testing on request.</li><li>We also ensure each candidate is signed to NDA if requested (confidential hire)</li><li>We shortlist up to 50 candidates for each role of which you will receive a handful of top talent</li><li>We build strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process leading to a higher acceptance rate</li></ol>For more information on specific roles &amp; industries we work within please <a href="/cm/jobs" title="jobs">click here</a>:<div class="calendly-inline-widget" data-url="https://calendly.com/danmackenzie?hide_landing_page_details=1&amp;hide_gdpr_banner=1" style="min-width: 320px; height: 700px;"></div>

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Candidate - UK Accounting Recruitment Agency since 2011. With over 40,000 candidates ranging from Junior Finance roles through to Finance Directors and CFOs. Our clients include Blue Chip FTSE 100 clients through to SMEs and Start-ups in Commerce & Industry, Public Sector, Not for Profit and Financial Services.We are proactive in our thinking, identifying outstanding talent at speed is in our core ethos. Not only do we use traditional recruitment techniques we also use leading-edge technology to find you the best solution. We are always in touch with current news and market trends, so not only can we add value in terms of an immediate solution, we also add value when it comes to career, team and business planning. We strive to be a long term partner to your success. Finding the right solution can be very time consuming and difficult, however, our success is built upon fresh ideas and lateral thinking, therefore providing you with outstanding solutions that may not have been in your initial thoughts.  

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The one question we ask ourselves is: if we were in your shoes, how would we want to be treated?Our relationship with you is the foundation of our business. That&rsquo;s why we want to stay in touch throughout your career. We&rsquo;re not just here when you need a job&ndash;we want to update you regularly so you know your value in the marketplace.What we do for you<ul><li>Understand your needs and what makes you happy in a job</li><li>Contact you with new opportunities</li><li>Help you perfect your CV</li><li>Prepare you for interview</li><li>Give you feedback after interviews</li><li>Conduct thorough salary surveys so you know what your skills are worth</li></ul>Your career comes first&ndash;always. All the opportunities we offer you are based on your bespoke requirements. To find a role that makes you happy, we look for a match in six dimensions:<ul><li>Company atmosphere</li><li>Career progression</li><li>Location</li><li>Role</li><li>Salary requirements</li><li>Your personality</li></ul>If your current job isn&rsquo;t making you happy in two or more of these areas, you deserve better. We&rsquo;ll help you review the market and understand your value within it. Give us a call today to discover how you can transform your career.For more information on specific roles &amp; industries we work within please <a href="/cm/jobs" title="Latest jobs">click here</a>:&nbsp;

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We are a recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the applicable employment and industry specific legislation and regulations, including but not limited to, the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business).Consent I agree that my personal data may be recorded on the database of Harper May Limited (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;), with its registered office at 3 Copthall Avenue, London, EC2R 7BH and may be processed by the Company and its affiliates (together the &ldquo;Companies&rdquo;) for the purposes of providing recruitment services as detailed in the Companies&rsquo; foundation documents in accordance with The GDPR regulations which come into place in May 2018 on the protection of personal data. I acknowledge that my personal data is voluntarily disclosed and that I am authorised to access and amend it at all times. I further agree that the Companies may process my personal data for marketing and statistical purposes. I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions of use, Data Privacy Policy and consent to receiving information from the Companies.Introduction This policy sets out the different areas where user privacy is concerned and outlines the obligations &amp; requirements of the users, the website and website owners. Furthermore, the way this website processes, stores and protects user data and information will also be detailed within this policy.The website This website and its owners take a proactive approach to user privacy and ensure the necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of its users throughout their visiting experience. This website complies with all UK national laws and requirements for user privacy.Use of cookies What are cookies?Cookies are small files saved to the user&rsquo;s computer&rsquo;s hard drive that track, save and store information about the user&rsquo;s interactions and usage of the website. This allows the website, through its server to provide the users with a tailored experience within this website.What do we use cookies for?We may use cookies to remember personal settings you have chosen at our website. In no other context do we use cookies to collect information that identifies you personally. Most of the cookies we set are automatically deleted from your computer when you leave our website or shortly afterwards.We use anonymous session cookies (short-term cookies that disappear when you close your browser) to help you navigate the website and make the most of the features. If you log into the website, application or a course as a registered user, your session cookie will also contain your user ID so that we can check which services you are allowed to access.This website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to better understand how they use it. This software is provided by Google Analytics which uses cookies to track visitor usage. The software will save a cookie to your computer&rsquo;s hard drive in order to track and monitor your engagement and usage of the website, but will not store, save or collect personal information.Should users wish to deny the use and saving of cookies from this website onto their computer&rsquo;s hard drive, they should take necessary steps within their web browser&rsquo;s security settings to block all cookies from this website and its external serving vendors.Personal information Whilst using our website, software applications or services, you may be required to provide personal information (name, address, email, CV, etc.). We will use this information to administer our website, applications, client databases and marketing material. We will ensure that all personal information supplied is held securely in accordance with the GDPR regulations which come into place in May 2018. Further, by providing telephone and email details, you consent to Harper May contacting you using that method. You have the right at any time to request a copy of the personal information we hold on you. Should you wish to receive a copy of this, or would like to be removed from our database, please contact us at info@harpermay.com. Information collection and use How do we collect information?Harper May collects information in two possible ways:1. When you directly give it to us (&ldquo;Directly Provided Data&rdquo;)When you sign up for our site, send us your CV, apply for a role, request our services or communicate with us, you may choose to voluntarily give us certain information &ndash; for example, by filling in text boxes or completing registration forms.&nbsp; All this information requires a direct action by you at that time in order for us to receive it.2. When you give us permission to obtain from other accounts (&ldquo;User Authorised Data&rdquo;)Depending on your settings or the privacy policies for other online services, you may give us permission to obtain information from your account with those other services. For example, this can be via social media or by choosing to send us your location data when accessing our website from your smartphone.How long do we keep your data for?Harper May will not retain your personal information longer than necessary. We will hold onto the information you provide either while your account is in existence, or as needed to be able to provide the Services to you, or (in the case of any contact you may have with our team) for as long as is necessary to provide support-related reporting and trend analysis only.If legally required or if it is reasonably necessary to meet regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, prevent fraud and abuse, report to HMRC or enforce our Terms and Conditions, we may also retain some of your information for a limited period of time as required, even after you have closed your account or it is no longer needed to provide the Services to you.Registration forms Harper May will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information, gathered as a result of filling out the site registration form, to anyone.Choosing how we use your data We understand that you trust us with your personal information and we are committed to ensuring you can manage the privacy and security of your personal information yourself.With respect to the information relating to you that ends up in our possession, and recognising that it is your choice to provide us with your personally identifiable information, we commit to giving you the ability to do all of the following:You can verify the details you have submitted to Harper May by contacting our Head Office on info@harpermay.com.&nbsp; Our security procedures mean that we may request proof of identity before we reveal information, including your e-mail address and possibly your address.You can also contact us by the same method to change, correct, or delete your personal information controlled by Harper May regarding your profile at any time.&nbsp; Please note though that, if you have shared any information with others through social media channels, that information may remain visible, even if your account is deleted.You are also free to close your account through our account settings. If you do so, your account will be deactivated. However, we may retain archived copies of your information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (including to help address fraud and spam).You can always feel free to update us on your details at any point by logging onto our website or by contacting our team of Consultants.You can unsubscribe from receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the &ldquo;unsubscribe&rdquo; link at the bottom of any email. Once you do this, you will no longer receive any emails from us.You can request a readable copy of the personal data we hold on you at any time. To do this, please contact us on info@harpermay.com.Please note, we are constantly reviewing how we process and protect data. Therefore, changes to our policy may occur at any time. We will endeavour to publicise any changes. Where do we store your personal dataThe data that we collect from you maybe transferred to,and stored at,a destination outside the European Economic Area("EEA"). It may also be processed by staff operating outside the EEA who work for us or for one ofour suppliers. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your datais treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy. Where we have given you (or where you havechosen) a password which enables you to access certain parts of our site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share a password with anyone. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site;any transmissionisat yourownrisk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.Your rightsYou have the right to ask us not to process your personal datafor marketing purposes. We will usually inform you(before collecting your data) if we intend to use your data for such purposes or if we intend to disclose your information to any third party for such purposes. You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your data. You can also exercise the right at any time by contacting us at Harper May. Our site may, from time totime, contain links to anfrom the websites of our partner networks,advertisers and affiliates. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.Access to informationThe Act gives you the right to access information held about you. Your right of access can be exercised in accordance with the Act. Any access request may be subject to a fee of &pound;10 to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you.Changes to our privacy policyAny changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e&shy;mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.<h1 class="cookie-policy-h1">Cookie Policy</h1>Effective Date: 24-Mar-2023 Last Updated: 24-Mar-2023&nbsp;<h5>What are cookies?</h5><div class="cookie-policy-p">This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.</div>&nbsp;<h5>How do we use cookies?</h5><div class="cookie-policy-p">As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.</div>&nbsp;<h5>Types of Cookies we use</h5><div class="cky-audit-table-element"></div>&nbsp;<h5 style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Manage cookie preferences</h5><a class="cky-banner-element">Cookie Settings</a><div>You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.Chrome: <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050</a>Safari: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac</a>Firefox: <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&amp;redirectlocale=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&amp;redirectlocale=en-US</a>Internet Explorer: <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc</a>If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser&rsquo;s official support documents.</div>&nbsp;Cookie Policy Generated By <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cookieyes.com/?utm_source=CP&amp;utm_medium=footer&amp;utm_campaign=UW" rel="noopener">CookieYes - Cookie Policy Generator</a>.

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