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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Finance Director

Media & CommunicationsCity of London£90k - 100k per year
Harper May is working with a media and events business that produces live conferences, festivals, and digital content at scale. The organisation is privately owned and has grown steadily over the past five years, operating across multiple geographies and revenue streams-sponsorship, ticketing, and content licensing. The business has recently secured new investment to accelerate market expansion an
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Financial Controller

Financial ServicesCity of London£90k - 100k per year
Harper May is working with a London-based asset manager managing £8bn in AUM across listed equities and fixed income strategies. The firm is founder-led, backed by a respected institutional investor, and has grown steadily over the past five years through a combination of organic performance and selective acquisitions. The business is now at a stage where strengthening finance infrastructure and d
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Chief Financial Officer

RetailCity of London£150k - 165k per year
Harper May is working with a UK-listed retail group operating 200+ stores across mainstream fashion and homeware. The business generates sustained revenues in the mid-£500m range, operates across owned and concession channels, and is backed by institutional shareholders. Following the departure of its previous CFO, the group is now seeking a Chief Financial Officer to rejoin the executive team and
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Finance Analyst

ManufacturingCity of London£45k - 50k per year
Harper May is working with a UK-based consumer durables manufacturer with a strong market position across home and garden products. The business is privately owned and has grown steadily over the past decade through a combination of organic expansion and selective acquisitions. With recent investment in systems and process improvement, the finance function is now being strengthened to support more
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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