Deputy CFO / COO

About the role

The London‑based family office is looking for a commercially minded Deputy CFO / COO to support the Head of the Family Office. This senior position will combine operational oversight with financial strategy, working closely with principals and senior stakeholders across multiple investment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and coordination of the London family office.
• Act as a trusted deputy to the Head of the Family Office on operational, financial and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and manage a small multidisciplinary team covering finance, administration, household and business affairs.
• Support governance, reporting, cash‑flow oversight, budgeting and financial controls.
• Coordinate with external advisers such as legal, tax, banking, investment and fiduciary professionals.
• Assist with structuring matters across entities, investments and jurisdictions.
• Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements and organisational development.
• Support special projects, transactions and broader business interests of the principals.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 7+ years post‑qualification experience.
• Prior experience in a family office, private office, investment office or closely held entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capability, overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, non‑corporate environment with changing priorities.
• Broad understanding of family office operations, including finance, governance, structuring, tax coordination and administration.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.

Required skills

What we offer

• Significant exposure to senior principals and strategic projects.
• Autonomy in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
• Long‑term growth potential within a sophisticated family office.