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Deputy CFO / COOAgreus Limited • London, South East England, UK
Deputy CFO / COO

Deputy CFO / COO

Agreus Limited • London, South East England, UK
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

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