CFO AIM Listed Professional Services business

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a prominent AIM-listed professional services business. This pivotal role includes overseeing the finance function, driving strategic growth through operational efficiency, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience and a strong commercial outlook, ready to lead a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant preferred (chartered).
• Experience as CFO or Finance Director within listed businesses.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and controls in a high-performing finance team.
• Shape business strategy focusing on cash management and profitability.
• Engage with institutional investors and manage financial communications.

Skills

Financial Rigour

Commercial Outlook

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Job description

CFO AIM Listed Professional Services business

CFO AIM Listed Professional Services business

This range is provided by Marks Sattin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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