Deputy CFO / COO

A London-based international single family office is seeking to appoint a commercially minded and highly capable Deputy CFO / COO to support the Head of the Family Office across a broad range of operational, financial, and strategic matters. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into a role within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day management and evolution of the family office, working closely with principals and senior stakeholders across multiple areas of activity and investment. The role requires a highly adaptable and hands-on individual who combines strong people leadership and operational oversight with a solid understanding of finance, structuring, governance, and family office best practice. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operations and coordination of the London family office • Act as a trusted deputy to the Head of the Family Office across operational, financial, and strategic initiatives • Lead and manage a small multidisciplinary team, including finance, administration, household, and business affairs functions • Support governance, reporting, cashflow oversight, budgeting, and financial controls • Coordinate with external advisers including legal, tax, banking, investment, and fiduciary professionals • Assist with structuring matters across entities, investments, and jurisdictions • Drive operational efficiencies, processes, and organisational development within an evolving entrepreneurial environment • Support special projects, transactions, and broader business interests of the principals as required • Maintain oversight across the various activities of the family office while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution Candidate Profile • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Approximately 7+ years’ post-qualification experience • Prior experience within a family office, private office, investment office, or closely held entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable • Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience 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 • Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally The Opportunity This position offers significant exposure, autonomy, and long-term growth potential within a sophisticated but entrepreneurial single family office environment. The role would suit an individual seeking to broaden their leadership responsibilities and develop into a senior operational and strategic position over time. If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest CV