CFO AIM Listed Professional Services Business

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An AIM-listed professional services business in Edinburgh seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function. This role encompasses financial reporting, strategic management, and direct collaboration with the senior leadership team, ensuring efficient operations and robust financial health. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities and a knack for effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with financial and commercial insight.
• Experience leading finance teams in complex environments.
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integrity of financial reporting and controls.
• Shape business strategy focusing on cash management and profitability.
• Engage with investors and manage financial communications.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Cash management

Operational efficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified

Job description

CFO AIM Listed Professional Services Business, edinburgh

Client:

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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. They will work closely with internal teams across legal and commercial functions, and bring a hands-on, pragmatic approach to managing both day-to-day operations and broader strategic initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Uniquely, the client is open to considering a step-up candidate from a listed business, or a CFO from an investor-backed company.
• 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 challengeConfident 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

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom