Chief Financial Officer

Harper May Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance function. This role involves driving financial operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic growth. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with extensive experience in financial services and a proven leadership record. Strong interpersonal and commercial skills are essential for this position in a fast-paced regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualified experience in financial services.
• Proven track record in senior finance leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of financial controls and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including reporting and capital planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across financial processes.
• Provide strategic insights for business performance and profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a fast-evolving financial services firm that delivers high-quality execution and brokerage solutions to a diverse client base. As the business continues to expand its service offering and navigate increasing regulatory complexity, they are seeking a strategic and commercially focused CFO to lead the finance function and support the next stage of growth.

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer will sit on the executive leadership team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, and driving commercial performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a fast-paced, regulated environment with significant exposure to trading, clearing, and settlement operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial operations, including reporting, forecasting, risk management, and capital planning

• Oversee the finance team and drive continuous improvements in systems, controls, and reporting standards

• Ensure regulatory compliance across all financial processes, including FCA and other applicable frameworks

• Provide strategic insight on business performance, cost management, and profitability initiatives

• Partner with the CEO and Board to guide investment strategy, business planning, and operational decision-making

• Support funding requirements, capital adequacy, and liquidity planning

• Build and manage relationships with auditors, investors, and regulatory stakeholders

• Contribute to the firm’s growth and scalability through financial analysis and business partnering

Candidate Profile:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with extensive post-qualified experience

• Strong background in financial services, ideally with exposure to brokerage, trading, or execution services

• Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a regulated environment

• Deep understanding of financial controls, capital reporting, and regulatory frameworks

• Exceptional commercial acumen and ability to influence at Board level

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style