Jobs in London - Finance Director • Central London

Company: Harper May

Central London

A rapidly expanding organisation in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join its senior leadership team. With ambitious growth plans and a strong presence in the market, the business is entering an exciting new phase of strategic development.Role Overview: The Finance Director will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance, and ensuring robust financial governance across the group. This is a high-impact position suited to a finance leader with a strong understanding of regulated environments and a hands-on, commercially minded approach.Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance function across financial control, planning, analysis, and reporting Partner with the CEO and Board to drive strategic planning and commercial decision-making Oversee statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow across the group Provide insight into financial performance, risk, and opportunities Lead and develop a growing finance team, ensuring high standards and scalable processes Support capital planning, funding strategy, and investor reporting Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial partners Candidate Profile: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, compliance, and control Previous experience in a senior finance role within financial services is essential Proven ability to influence at board level and contribute to strategic growth Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, and regulated environment