Interim CFO

Our client, an AIM-listed technology business, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its leadership team during a period of change.

This role represents an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial organisation.

The incoming CFO will report directly to the CEO and play a key role as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator. This is a highly visible position that will involve board-level participation, financial leadership, and partnership with the senior management team to drive growth.

The successful candidate will oversee a small finance team while also contributing to investor relations, fundraising, and potential M&A activity. They will be expected to bring financial insights to life, offering practical recommendations and acting as a true business partner to the CEO.

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including accounting, reporting, control, planning, forecasting, tax, and treasury.
• Deliver insightful monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts, and board papers.
• Oversee statutory reporting under IFRS, half-year and annual results, and liaise with auditors and advisors.
• Manage investor relations, including RNS announcements, investor presentations, and results reporting.
• Support the CEO on fundraising, M&A, and transaction processes.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and business processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, Nomad/broker, banks, legal/tax advisors, and registrars.
• Provide commercial input into tenders, RFPs, pricing models, and material contracts.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent).
• Significant senior-level finance experience, including within an AIM-listed environment.
• Comfortable in a small-company, fast-paced setting, combining hands-on management with strategic leadership.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage effectively at the Board and investor level.
• Highly proficient in Excel with strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.