CFO AIM Listed Professional Services Business

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

Job summary

An AIM-listed professional services business in Swindon seeks a Chief Financial Officer who is commercially focused and technically confident. This key leadership role is responsible for financial integrity, strategy shaping through cash management, and leading a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, bring financial rigor, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a listed business or investor-backed company.
• Skilled at communicating financial insights to stakeholders.
• Confident in managing external relationships with auditors and banks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the finance function, ensuring integrity of financial reporting.
• Leads a finance team and shapes business strategy through cash management.
• Involved in investment decisions and communicates with investors.

Skills

Financial rigour

Commercial outlook

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Pragmatic thinking

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

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Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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)
• Open to candidates stepping up from a listed business or from an investor-backed company
• Demonstrates both financial rigour and a sharp commercial outlook
• Skilled at communicating financial insights to stakeholders, including investors
• Able to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, providing constructive challenge
• Confident in managing external relationships with auditors, legal, and banking partners
• Energetic, proactive, and pragmatic when needed
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and support decision-making at all levels

Due to high application volume, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.