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This definitive executive search case study demonstrates how Harper May secured an experienced FinTech CFO for a £45M+ wealth platform, optimizing capital adequacy modeling, automating regulatory compliance, and restructuring institutional debt facilities to support upcoming Series D valuations.URL Slugfintech-cfo-case-study-capital-readinessPublication Year2026

Harper May partnered with a rapidly scaling hospitality group to appoint a commercially focused Finance Director who modernised fragmented financial systems, improved multi-site reporting visibility, automated operational workflows, and strengthened financial governance, enabling sustainable expansion, tighter margin control, and significantly improved operational efficiency.

Harper May partnered with a £50m SaaS enterprise to appoint an AI-literate CFO. By addressing structural lag and implementing automated forecasting, the business reduced reporting cycles by 60%, improved margin visibility, and successfully facilitated a major £50m Series B funding raise.

Learn how Harper May helped a £40m retailer transition from reactive reporting to proactive growth. By appointing a specialist Finance Director, the business secured real-time site visibility, protected margins, and built the financial infrastructure necessary to scale toward £100m.

CFO case study showing how Harper May supported a £90m PE-backed business by hiring a Private Equity CFO. The appointment strengthened financial leadership, improved investor reporting, and aligned the business with its next phase of growth and exit planning.

Finance Director case study showing how Harper May supported a £120m manufacturing group by improving forecasting accuracy. The appointment restored financial discipline, reduced variance, and strengthened confidence in financial reporting and decision-making across the business.