Overview

Chief Financial Officer – Family Office, LondonAn exceptional opportunity to join a London-based single family office in a senior leadership role with a long-term, multi-generational focus on capital preservation, smart growth, and robust financial governance.The office manages a high-net-worth family’s UK investment portfolio, primarily real estate, alongside a small number of private investments. The role requires discretion, trust, and strategic financial leadership across the family office and related entities.The role

As CFO, you’ll take full ownership of the finance function across the family office and its related entities. This includes oversight of financial reporting, cash and tax management, investment structuring, and stakeholder relationships, with a strong emphasis on governance and process improvement. You’ll be the Principal’s trusted advisor on all things finance, with autonomy to shape how the function operates.Key responsibilities include:Full financial leadership across the family office, UK property portfolio, and investment vehiclesOversee management reporting, budgeting, and cashflow across multiple UK entitiesSupport investment decisions with financial insight and due diligence (primarily real estate focused)Manage relationships with banks, tax advisors, legal counsel, and other external partnersLead on UK tax planning, trust structuring, and complianceMaintain strong internal controls, risk management, and governance protocolsAct as a sounding board on wider matters such as estate planning and long-term strategyWhat we’re looking for:ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifiedProven experience working in a family office environment with an understanding of pace, discretion, and personal dynamicsDeep understanding of UK real estate investment, including structuring, tax, and operational oversightStrong track record managing complex, multi-entity structures (including SPVs and trusts)UK-focused role emphasizing domestic property and investmentsCommercially astute, hands-on, and able to operate autonomously with integrityComfortable building trusted relationships with principals, advisors, and external partnersThis is a rare chance to play a central role in a highly respected family office, combining technical leadership with strategic influence in a low-profile, high-trust environment.

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