From Pre-seed to IPO, we are well-versed in recruiting high-calibre professionals for some of the world’s most exciting tech companies. Our candidates provide commercial FP&A insight way beyond your ARR, and are skilled at building and designing financial control processes (as opposed to inheriting them in the corporate world). Our global partnerships with Tech Nation, YPO and Supper Club means we have access to the most talented in the industry. Who better to recruit for your tech company than us? Yep, we think so too.
Here are some of the roles we tend to fill. We have a lot of experience in finding talented individuals which help tech companies grow and flourish, rapidly.
Our team is brimming with experience and enthusiasm. No matter where your search will take you, our dedicated consultants will be supporting you at every step.
Browse our team, earn more about them and find the right person to help you with your search.
Gursimran works with some of the fastest-growing Tech start-ups in the US, aiding the Finance and Operations teams with the crucial positions they need to scale effectively.
On the weekend you’ll find Gursimran trying new restaurants, going out shopping and watching a new Netflix series!
Edward works with some of the fastest growing FinTech and BioTech startups in the US, supplying the Finance and Operations teams they need to scale effectively.
In his spare time Edward enjoys going to gigs, watching his beloved West Ham and telling anyone who will listen about his year living in Germany.
Charlie is the Founder and Managing Director at Harmonic. He has sixteen years in Search and Recruitment (with the prematurely grey hairs to show it) and leads on our Executive Search offering for clients seeking CEO, CFO or COO-level hires. Charlie is a judge for the British Business Awards, is the youngest recipient of the ‘Recruitment International Entrepreneur of the Year’ and holds the staffing and recruitment industry record for the ‘Sunday Times International Track 200’ (#5).
A failed musician and DJ (Charlie was in a band previously with Riz Ahmed of Rogue One / Sound of Metal Fame), he retains a massive passion for the arts and the UK and USA start-up scene. He is trustee for Bookmark Reading Charity and Board Advisor to Impact start-up accelerator: Unrest. He is a proud father to his daughter, Iris.
Fin, originally from Edinburgh, has nearly 10 years of experience in the Recruitment industry. Currently leading teams across London, Manchester and the United States, he focuses predominantly on Senior hires into the VC Backed Tech start-up space.
Living in the hipster paradise of Hackney, he is a proud new Dad and has an encyclopedic knowledge of 90’s Italian football.
Charlie joined the Harmonic Finance team following a period living in Whistler, Canada. With us, he specialises in placing outstanding finance professionals in exciting, fast-growth Fintech and Insurtech businesses.
Outside of work, Charlie loves following football (especially his beloved Arsenal), planning his next ski trip and geeking out with a game of chess.
Liv joined Harmonic Finance about six months after graduating from uni. She focuses on placing Finance professionals into the Impact-Led market which includes CleanTech, HealthTech, FemTech and responsible retail/ eCommerce amongst others. Liv is passionate about working alongside start-ups and scale-ups with a positive impact.
Alongside her passion for the environmentally/socially sustainable is her love for tequila, lime & soda, which she has introduced to Harmonic (we’re still unsure..). Liv will be out walking around London at the weekends, exploring new places and getting those steps in.
Chris works with some of the fastest-growing SaaS businesses in the US, supplying the Finance and Operations teams they need to scale effectively. Chris has a real affinity for start-ups and a great understanding of the challenges that they typically face as they transition to multi-million dollar success stories.
When Chris isn’t working, you can find him trying out a new bar or restaurant, or planning his next trip away.
Jack joined Harmonic to strengthen our Technology team. He specialises in working with and understanding the specific requirements of a variety of technology companies, ranging from Electric Vehicle and Hardware Technology to Fintech and Software-as-a-Service.
Out of work, you will find Jack watching football or socialising with friends at bars and restaurants in London.
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Ask the average person on the street what a CEO is, and they’ll be able tell you. They may even know about CMOs and possibly CTOs… The position of COO is a lesser-known member of the C-suite however and yet, heading into 2020 one of the most valuable; especially in the eyes of an investor... Zach is here to tell you why.
As a Founder or Investor, what should you expect from your CFO? How should this evolve as you shift from Seed through to Series E or IPO? Chris Short, our Boston-based SaaS expert for Harmonic Finance has the some of the answers.
What do you imagine when you hear A&R: is it someone in a leather jacket hanging around the back of a darkened room 5 nights a week? Well, that’s what it has been for the last 40+ years, really. The cut of the jacket has changed but not much else. That's all set to change with the advent of AI for A&R...
Fashion and technology haven't always kept pace with each other, but that could be about to change. With advances in blockchain technology, RFID chips and more; we could be about to see a fashion tech revolution.
This article was sponsored by Harmonic Finance.
Which SaaS metrics should you be measuring and Why? Our resident SaaS expert @Chris Short shares his thoughts
Touts take money from the pockets of fans and artists, whilst often denying the true supporters their chance to catch their favourite artist live. Well, technology has said - no more! Here are some solutions to the tout problem along with Ed's thoughts on which will prevail...
In the past two decades we have seen exponential growth in the Tech start-up and scale-up space and there is one trait, regardless of industry or sector, whether in SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, e-commerce, HealthTech, AdTech or a whole host of others, that they have in common and that is exponential headcount growth.
Furniture that combines digital technology has for a long time been a bit of a curiosity. If you grew up watching Star Trek, it’s the stuff of science fiction made real: tables with interactive menus built in, chairs that change their structure to suit your body shape and advertising that allows you to place items in your home using augmented reality... In this article Charlotte looks at some of the newest design gadgets in town.
One of the most pressing questions when it comes to Covid-19, from all corners, is when a vaccine might be developed. Many of us were shocked to hear that it could take a year or more – highlighting our woeful lack of knowledge on the subject. However, that timescale will almost certainly be shortened next time we (as a species!) have to deal with such a pandemic, due to burgeoning advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The FinTech market is growing at an astonishing rate. The industry value is expected to reach $310 billion by 2022, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. FinTech currently receives around $50 billion in investments every year - unsurprising when you consider that two-thirds of financial transactions are now made online.
As you’ll hopefully already be aware, Harmonic Finance and Harmonic Operations pride ourselves on recruiting for some of the world’s most cutting-edge technology companies. As a bit of light relief from that thing we’re all talking about (!), here’s some of our hot takes on the most exciting ‘Emerging Tech’ developments globally.
The role of FP&A teams (Financial Planning & Analysis) has evolved significantly over the years.
Harmonic placed our CFO and led the process with flawless grace, professionalism, and the highest standards. We've come out with an amazing outcome for our company - and made a friend along the way.Chris Edson, CEO, Second Nature Find out more about our values
I've had the pleasure of working with Harmonic on two specific executive searches. One to place our CFO and the other to place our EVP of Global Operations. I found both processes to be really productive and ultimately leading to a place where we hired the right person for our business. Harmonic does an incredible job of understanding the culture, the strategy and the levers that move the businesses they work with.Ryan Barry, President, Zappi Find out more about our values
Harmonic really understood the importance of identifying people with a real scale-up mentality who could deal with challenging stakeholders, significant change and limited resources as we successfully pushed towards a unicorn valuation which we achieved this year. Whilst working with Harmonic I was impressed by their industry knowledge in the EV and battery technology industry and some of the complexities associated with the nature of the emerging market when identifying relevant candidates.Natalie Aistrope, CFO at Arrival Find out more about our values