Finance Manager: Growth & Controls Leader

Harper May Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper May Limited, a founder-led financial services firm, is seeking a Finance Manager to build out reporting infrastructure and establish the operational backbone to support sustained growth across wealth management and corporate advisory. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead month-end close, design controls, manage regulatory reporting, and own budgeting and cash flow monitoring.

You will mentor junior staff and partner with senior stakeholders to translate numbers into strategic

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least four years post-qualification experience.
• Background in financial services, wealth management, or regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to lead month-end close and manage external auditor relationships.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with a natural eye for control and compliance.
• Comfort engaging senior stakeholders and translating numbers into commercial narrative.
• Methodical, adaptable, and able to thrive in a growing, less formal environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close cycles and produce timely, accurate management accounts
• Design and implement financial controls and balance sheet reconciliation procedures
• Manage statutory and regulatory reporting obligations within a compliance-first culture
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring
• Support external audit and coordinate regulatory submissions
• Develop and mentor junior finance staff as the team grows
• Provide commercial analysis to inform board-level decision-making

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Controls & compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Harper May Limited, a founder-led financial services firm, is seeking a Finance Manager to build out reporting infrastructure and establish the operational backbone to support sustained growth across wealth management and corporate advisory. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead month-end close, design controls, manage regulatory reporting, and own budgeting and cash flow monitoring.

You will mentor junior staff and partner with senior stakeholders to translate numbers into strategic