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 & CommunicationsSoho£100,000 per annum
This content and experiences business operates at the intersection of digital media, partnerships, and live events. With a growing portfolio of programming and a commercially diverse platform, the organisation continues to expand through new formats, collaborations, and channels. As scale and complexity increase, finance is playing a more central role in supporting performance, control, and confident decision-making. The business is now seeking a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and strengthen the finance function as growth continues.
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Financial Controller

Financial ServicesCity of London£100,000 per annum
This investment firm operates within a highly governed, regulated environment, managing a diversified portfolio with a strong focus on control, risk management, and disciplined financial reporting. As the organisation continues to strengthen its internal infrastructure and refine finance processes, it is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, reporting, and the ongoing development of the finance function.
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Financial Controller

Financial ServicesMelton Mowbray£70,000 per annum
In a regulated financial services environment, strong financial control underpins everything else. Reporting needs to be accurate, governance needs to be robust, and stakeholders need confidence in the numbers they rely on. This organisation is continuing to strengthen its finance function and is now seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of reporting, controls, and statutory delivery across the business.
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Finance Director

EducationKilburn£120,000 per annum
This education and training organisation is continuing to develop its offering while strengthening the financial framework that supports delivery, funding, and long-term sustainability. Operating across multiple programmes and stakeholders, the business is focused on improving financial planning, reporting, and governance to support growth and impact. They are now seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and act as a strategic partner to the leadership team.
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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