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 business
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function as the company scales
• Own financial planning, forecasting and management reporting
• Partner with the Chief Executive and board on strategic and commercial decisions
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and reporting
• Manage cash flow, capital allocation and investor relationships
• Support future funding rounds and corporate development activity
• Provide 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 Director
• A track record of scaling finance functions in high-growth businesses
• Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking
• Experience of fundraising, investor relations or corporate development
• A confident leader able to operate at board level