Harper May is working with a London-based SaaS business backed by growth equity investors. The company serves mid-market enterprise clients across verticals, with ARR in the £15-20m range and a target to double within 18 months. The finance function is lean, and the leadership team recognises that better visibility into margin expansion, customer profitability, and cash flow forecasting will be critical as they scale. They are now seeking a Finance Analyst to build rigour around financial planning and operational reporting.
The RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, you will own financial analysis and insight that drives capital allocation decisions across the business. You'll work across customer success, engineering, and sales, translating transactional data into clear narrative about unit economics, cohort performance, and run-rate sustainability. The role sits at the intersection of operations and strategy, balancing accuracy with speed.
Key Responsibilities
Build and own monthly management accounts, including variance commentary and trend analysisDevelop cohort-based revenue analysis and customer lifetime value models to guide go-to-market decisionsCreate rolling forecasts and scenario models to evaluate pricing changes, cost initiatives, and hiring plansSupport cash flow planning and working capital management as the business scalesAnalyse churn, expansion, and customer acquisition metrics to help commercial teams refine strategyMaintain master schedules and bridge key P&L and balance sheet movements to external reportingBuild dashboards and automate routine reporting to free capacity for strategic work
What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified; or relevant experience in a financial analyst or controller support roleDemonstrable experience in SaaS, software, or subscription-based business modelsProficiency in Excel, including scenario modelling and data manipulation; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plusAbility to translate complex data into accessible insights for non-finance audiencesComfortable with ambiguity and willing to challenge assumptions in a fast-moving environmentStrong verbal and written communication, with an eye for detail and narrative clarity....Read more...
There is something uniquely compelling about joining an investment team where your ideas can directly influence performance from day one, and this Junior Portfolio Manager role offers exactly that. This opportunity is with a specialist London based investment firm focused on a global long/short equity strategy for professional investors. The team is known for delivering strong net returns since 2015, particularly during periods of market stress, and has built a reputation for disciplined research, innovative tools, and a best in class “quantamental” approach that blends proprietary technology with deep fundamental insight. In this Junior Portfolio Manager position, you will play a central role across the full investment lifecycle, from generating tradeable ideas to supporting portfolio construction and applying risk management techniques. This is a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your work will be visible and meaningful as the team expands its product range and prepares for the launch of a Cayman fund. Salary: £50,000 to £100,000 depending on experience Here's what you'll be doing:Working as a Junior Portfolio Manager on a diversified global long/short equity portfolio across multiple regions.Contributing to bottom up stock research, screening, and tradeable idea generation.Supporting portfolio construction through position sizing, entry and exit planning, and maintaining balance across 20 to 40 liquid positions.Executing trades efficiently across global markets while ensuring best practice and operational accuracy.Applying structured risk management using exposure limits, stop losses, and asymmetric risk reward principles.Using proprietary analytical systems for screening, monitoring and ongoing assessment of positions and portfolio level risk.Collaborating with senior investors to refine investment theses and respond quickly to new information or macroeconomic developments.Supporting the launch and ongoing management of the new Cayman fund, contributing to both investment and operational processes.Here are the skills you'll need:2 to 3 years of experience as a long/short equity portfolio manager, or 2 to 10 years as an equity analyst or trader with measurable results.Experience as a proprietary trader or running a personal account strategy with verifiable performance will also be considered.Strong analytical ability and a detailed understanding of global equity markets, sector dynamics and macro themes.Ability to build portfolios that balance attractive returns with disciplined drawdown control.Comfortable executing trades and open to obtaining additional regulatory qualifications if required.Ideally experienced in short selling and managing both long and short books.A flexible investment mindset that draws on multiple styles, including value, momentum, fundamental and technical frameworks.Confident decision making combined with rigorous risk discipline and the ability to adapt quickly when market conditions change.A motivated, curious and hands on approach, with a commitment to becoming best in class in at least one area of investment expertise.Work permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Be part of a high performing investment team with a strong long term track record.Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions as a Junior Portfolio Manager directly influence portfolio performance.Competitive compensation structure with performance related incentives.Direct exposure to experienced investors, leading allocators and the opportunity to build a visible personal track record.Take part in the development and future scaling of a Cayman fund and further product launches.Building a career as a Junior Portfolio Manager in long/short equities provides a rare combination of analytical challenge, market impact and long term progression. It offers the chance to develop a robust investment process, refine risk management capability and ultimately build a track record that can open doors across hedge funds, asset managers and family offices.....Read more...
Harper May is working with a private equity backed wealth management group that has grown quickly through both acquisition and organic expansion, and is now building out the finance team that will support its next phase of scale. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious analyst to step into a high-visibility FP&A role, working closely with senior finance leadership and getting real exposure to how a fast-growing, acquisitive business plans and performs.It is a role with genuine progression. The group is scaling, the finance function is growing with it, and there is clear room to develop as the business does. You will be close to the decisions that matter and will see the direct impact of your analysis.The Role
Support the annual budgeting and reforecasting process across the groupBuild and maintain financial models to support planning and decision-makingProduce monthly management reporting, with clear variance analysis and commentaryTrack performance against budget and flag risks and opportunities earlyPartner with business units to understand the numbers behind the resultsSupport board and investor reporting packsHelp analyse acquisitions and integration performanceImprove FP&A processes, tools and reporting as the group scales
What do we want
Part-qualified, finalist or recently qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)Educated to degree levelStrong Excel and financial modelling skillsSome FP&A, management reporting or commercial finance experienceComfortable working with large data sets and turning them into clear insightA confident communicator who works well with stakeholders across the business....Read more...
