Head of Finance

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the City of London is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and develop financial strategy. The role involves partnering with the Board for financial performance, managing a high-performing finance team, and presenting insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant experience in a technology-led environment.

Qualifications

• Senior finance experience in a technology-led or high-growth environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing teams.
• Highly analytical and commercially focused, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and support long-term planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Role Overview

This is a strategic and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to lead financial operations in a business defined by pace, agility, and innovation. The Head of Finance will play a key role in developing financial strategy, leading a growing team, and supporting decision-making across the organisation through clear, data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to drive financial performance and support long-term planning
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across all departments
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, supporting growth and capability building
• Strengthen financial systems and controls to ensure scalability and compliance
• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual cycles
• Provide commercial guidance on new projects, business plans, and investment decisions
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, supporting credibility and trust
• Present financial results and insights to investors and executive leadership

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Senior finance experience in a technology-led or high-growth environment
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Highly analytical and commercially focused, with strong attention to detail
• Confident user of Excel and financial reporting tools