CFO AIM Listed Professional Services Business

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AIM-listed professional services business is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will oversee the finance function, ensure compliance, and collaborate closely with the management team to drive strategic objectives. This senior leadership role demands financial expertise, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing operations and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA.
• Experience in listed companies or investor-backed firms.
• Ability to influence and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial rigour

Commercial outlook

Communication of financial insights

Leadership

Hands-on approach

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified accountant

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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. 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

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