About Us
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.
Harper May strives to be proactive rather than reactive both with clients and candidates by offering a consultative approach led by client and candidates needs and wants.
Our Values
We are proactive in our thinking, identifying oustanding talent at speed is in our core ethos. Not only do we use traditional recruiment 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.
Senior Finance Recruitment Specialists in London
Leading the Way in Financial Talent Acquisition Since 2011
Founded in 2011 by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie, Harper May has established itself as the premier finance recruitment agency in London. Based in the heart of Hatton Garden (EC1N), we specialize in identifying and securing elite financial leadership for the UK's most ambitious organizations.
From high-growth Private Equity Finance Recruitment to established PLCs, we operate at the intersection of talent and strategy. Our mission is simple: to build the world-class finance teams that drive London’s global economy through Strategic Finance & Transformation Recruitment.
Our Specialist Recruitment Expertise
As dedicated London finance recruiters, we understand that every hire is a strategic investment. We maintain a curated network of over 100,000 finance professionals, allowing us to fill critical roles with precision and speed. We specialize in the following core areas:
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Executive Search: Specialized CFO Recruitment and Finance Director Recruitment for boards and investors.
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Financial Control & Management: Placements for Financial Controller Recruitment, Heads of Finance, and senior Finance Managers.
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Commercial & Strategic Finance: Expert sourcing for Head of FP&A roles who drive data-led decision-making.
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Tailored Search Solutions: We offer flexible hiring models including Retained Search, Exclusive Search, and Contingent Recruitment.
Sector-Specific Knowledge
We don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Our consultants possess deep vertical expertise across London’s most dynamic industries:
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Technology & FinTech: Supporting FinTech Finance Recruitment hubs through scaling and Series funding.
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Media & Entertainment: Partnering with world-leading agencies through Media Finance Recruitment and Entertainment Finance Recruitment.
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Banking & FS: Expert placements within Banking Finance Recruitment and Asset Management Finance Recruitment.
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Specialized Markets: From Data Centre Finance Recruitment to Wealth Management Finance Recruitment, we cover the full breadth of the market.
Why London Businesses Partner with Harper May
In a competitive market, Harper May offers a distinct advantage. We vet over 50,000 candidates annually using our rigorous Candidate Screening Methodology, ensuring that when we present a shortlist, every individual is a cultural and technical match.
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Speed to Market: Our proprietary database means we deliver candidates 80% faster than traditional job board advertising.
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Market Intelligence: We provide deep insights via our London Finance Salary Guide (2026) to help you stay competitive.
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The Harper May Difference: Discover Our Unique Strategic USP and how we support businesses through System Migration Hiring and Pre-IPO Finance Preparation.
Our Location and Reach
While our headquarters is located in Hatton Garden, our reach is nationwide. We are the go-to partner for finance recruitment in the City of London, Canary Wharf, and the Home Counties. Whether you are a founder looking for Hiring in London support or a firm Partnering with Private Equity, Harper May has the local expertise to deliver.
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