Finance Manager – Family Office

About the role

Harper May Ltd is partnering with a single‑family office in the City of London to manage a multi‑asset portfolio worth up to $1bn. The Finance Manager will own internal reporting for property entities and gradually expand across the broader investment portfolio, reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Own internal reporting for property and property holding companies.
• Support group reporting for investment holdings, family assets and operating entities.
• Prepare and review month‑end management accounts across a complex multi‑entity structure.
• Manage relationships with outsourced bookkeeping and administrative providers.
• Assist with consolidated reporting and cash management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner on financial planning, controls and process improvement.
• Contribute to the build‑out of the finance function as the business grows.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or foreign equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting foundation in a multi‑entity or international environment.
• Experience in a family office, investment firm, property or professional services is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a small team with ownership from day one.
• Ambitious to progress to a Financial Controller role.
• Clear communicator and hands‑on approach.

Required skills

What we offer

• Clear career progression to a Controller‑level position.
• Mature, well‑structured environment with reasonable hours.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse, multi‑asset portfolio.