Chief Financial Officer

Harper May is retained on a Chief Financial Officer search for a fast-growing, venture-backed technology business that has scaled quickly and is now building out the financial and commercial leadership to support its next phase. Backed by significant investment and growing at pace, the business is looking for a commercially minded CFO to bring financial rigour and strategic leadership at a pivotal point in its journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape the finance function of an ambitious, fast-moving business and to work hand in hand with an entrepreneurial leadership team.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a true business partner as well as a finance leader, with a direct hand in the decisions that shape how the company grows.

The Role

Lead the financial strategy and long-term planning of the businessBuild and lead a high-performing finance function as the company scalesOwn financial planning, forecasting and management reportingPartner with the Chief Executive and board on strategic and commercial decisionsStrengthen financial controls, governance and reportingManage cash flow, capital allocation and investor relationshipsSupport future funding rounds and corporate development activityProvide clear financial insight to guide growth and profitability

What we are looking for

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally as a CFO or Finance DirectorA track record of scaling finance functions in high-growth businessesStrong commercial judgement and strategic thinkingExperience of fundraising, investor relations or corporate developmentA confident leader able to operate at board level