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&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:

• CFO Recruitment
• Finance Director Recruitment
• Financial Controller Recruitment
• Head of Finance Recruitment
• Finance Manager Recruitment
• FP&A Recruitment
• Interim Finance Director Recruitment
• Fractional CFO Recruitment
• Finance Executive Search

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, Harper May’s specialist team can support your search.