Head of Finance

Overview

Our client is a well-established Family Office, based in Central London, supporting a complex portfolio of personal, philanthropic, environmental and investment interests. As the organisation continues to evolve and strengthen its internal capabilities, it is seeking to appoint an experienced, hands‑on Head of Finance who can remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive, forward‑looking attitude. This appointment represents a key hire within the family enterprise.

We are seeking a highly accomplished finance professional to join the organisation, reporting directly to a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, acting as a trusted business partner to the wider team, and working closely with external experts on specific matters. The successful candidate will be an experienced Head of Finance, with the ability to lead, oversee and develop a small finance function operating across a diverse portfolio of business streams.

• Financial control and operations.
• Internal reporting.
• Investment support.
• Detailed analysis.
• Strategic decision‑making in close collaboration with the finance team and wider business functions.
• Ad‑hoc project‑based work.
• Make immediate decisions and work on new projects when required.
• Operate effectively behind the scenes with discretion, professionalism, sound judgment and a low ego.

• Qualified accountant with significant proven management experience.
• Broad finance capability within a smaller or complex organisation.
• Confidence to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business partnering approach.
• Experience in private, public, or not‑for‑profit environments.
• Willingness to contribute beyond core finance responsibilities, including supporting cultural development, training initiatives and senior leadership priorities.
• Strong IT and financial analysis skills; advanced Excel capability.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.