CFO AIM Listed Professional Services business
- Permanent
City of London, London
The details
Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with an AIM-listed professional services business to appoint a commercially focused and technically confident Chief Financial Officer. This is a key leadership role with full ownership of the finance function, working closely with the CEO and Board to support both operational delivery and long-term strategic goals.
The CFO will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and controls while leading a high-performing finance team. They will help shape business strategy through a focus on cash management, operational efficiency, and profitability. The role includes active involvement in investment decisions, regular engagement with institutional investors, and ownership of financial communications. This individual will also play a central role in board reporting, investor relations, and financial presentations.
The CFO will be a key partner in shaping the long-term strategic growth, collaborating with the CEO, Managing Director, and Head of Business Development to explore new markets, develop innovative products and services, optimise the business structure, and evaluate opportunities for acquisitions or strategic partnerships.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA), preferred chartered.
- Experience as CFO, Finance Director, and or Divisional Finance Director within Listed businesses. Uniquely, the client is open to considering an autonomous CFO from an investor-backed business.
- Demonstrates both financial rigour and a sharp commercial outlook
- Skilled at communicating financial insights to internal and external stakeholders, including investors
- Able to work in close partnership with the CEO and senior leadership while providing constructive challenge.
- Confident managing external relationships across audit, legal, and banking partners
- Brings energy, initiative, and a hands-on approach when needed
- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence and support decision-making at all levels
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.
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