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

TechnologyCity of London£150k - 165k per year
Harper May is working with a founder-led SaaS business in the enterprise software space. The company has achieved product-market fit, secured institutional backing, and is now moving into an accelerated growth phase across multiple geographies. With headcount scaling, new product lines launching, and increasing stakeholder complexity, the finance function needs strengthening at the top. The busine
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Finance Analyst

EntertainmentCity of London£45k - 50k per year
Harper May is working with an established entertainment production and distribution company that has scaled significantly over the past three years through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The business operates across content creation, licensing, and commercial partnerships, and is now investing in its finance infrastructure to support tighter cost control, operational accountability, 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 approximately £2.8bn in assets under administration. The firm is founder-led, independent, and has grown steadily over the past eight years through organic expansion and selective fund launches. Recent regulatory changes and increased reporting obligations across their fund range have created additional demand on the finance function
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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 large-scale conferences, festivals, and branded experiences across the UK and Europe. Founded over a decade ago, the organisation is privately owned and has grown steadily through a combination of organic event expansion and strategic partnerships. Recent venue acquisitions and a new digital platform launch have significantly inc
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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