Finance Manager

Harper May is working with a founder-led financial services firm that has grown steadily over the past five years to £40m+ revenue. The business operates across wealth management and corporate advisory, serving UHNW and institutional clients across Europe. The team is lean and collaborative, with strong compliance credentials and a reputation for integrity. As the firm scales, the finance function needs to evolve - they're now seeking a Finance Manager to build out reporting infrastructure and create the operational backbone to support continued growth.

The Role You will report to the Finance Director and own financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership in a regulated environment. This is a hands-on role with real scope: you'll drive month-end processes, maintain control frameworks, and act as a trusted partner to the wider business. The firm values technical rigour and commercial judgment equally.

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

What we are looking for

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