CFO AIM Listed Business

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Swindon, tasked with overseeing the finance function and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in listed businesses, bringing strong leadership and financial acumen to the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Divisional Finance Director within Listed businesses.
• Ability to influence and support decision-making at all levels.
• Confident managing external relationships across audit, legal, and banking partners.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of finance function, supporting operational delivery and strategic goals.
• Involvement in investment decisions and financial communications.
• Lead and shape business strategy through cash management and profitability.

Skills

Financial Rigour

Commercial Outlook

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

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swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

Due to the high level of applications, we can only reply to those candidates with relevant experience.