We are Harper May

We are Harper May

Senior Accounting and Finance Recruitment Partners since 2011

We support businesses with their finance teams, whether it's due to transformational change, new investment, revenue growth or simply enhancing the team.

There’s no shortage of quality talent at Harper May, with an extensive pool of candidates developed over a decade ranging from Qualified Accountants through to Finance Directors and CFOs.

Our clients include PLCs, Private Equity and VC backed businesses, growing SMEs and start-ups across commerce & industry.

We strive to be proactive rather than reactive both with clients and candidates by offering a consultative approach led by your requirements and our expertise.

 

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Chief Financial Officer

Media & CommunicationsCity of London£150k - 165k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led media and events business that has grown organically to become a significant player in live entertainment and branded experiences. The company operates across multiple revenue streams-ticketed events, sponsorships, and content licensing-and is now at an inflection point: recent expansion into new geographies and verticals has stretched the finance function
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Financial Controller

RetailCity of London£70k - 80k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led retail group operating across physical stores and e-commerce, with sustainable revenue growth and a clear path to scaled multi-channel distribution. The business has invested in supply chain and technology over the past two years and is now stabilising its financial infrastructure. They are seeking a Financial Controller to build robust reporting, strengthe
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Head of Finance

FMCGCity of London£80k - 90k per year
Harper May is partnering with an early-stage, mission-led climate-tech business developing high-integrity, nature-based carbon credits at scale. Backed by a strong founding team and an experienced group of investors, the business is now preparing for a Series B fundraise and building out the operating platform that will support the next phase of growth. A Head of Finance is being appointed to own
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Chief Financial Officer

ConstructionCity of London£175k - 200k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led property and construction business that has built a strong regional reputation over the past eight years. The group operates across residential development, commercial fit-out, and infrastructure projects, with an annual turnover approaching £80m and a team of 120 across three offices. Recent capital investment has unlocked a new pipeline of major contracts
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Our Approach

Contingent

Our contingent option is a great solution if you are looking to place a candidate at speed. You will only be charged upon successful placement of a candidate within your organisation.

Retained

Our retained solution is a fantastic option if you are confidentially looking to fulfill a position. Candidates are confidentially approached and we utlise a comprehensive suite of products and techniques to find the best solution for you.

Meet the Founders

Set up by Alex Hathiramani and Daniel MacKenzie in 2011, Harper May offers recruitment services to the Accountancy and Finance sector in Greater London.

Alex Hathiramani

Alex Hathiramani

Director
Daniel MacKenzie

Daniel MacKenzie

Director