Beyond the Balance Sheet: The CFO’s Strategic Narrative for Market Growth

An exclusive, invite-only dinner at The Ivy Asia, St Paul’s, London, bringing together a curated group of Finance Directors and CFOs from AIM-listed businesses.

In this intimate setting, we’ll explore how the CFO role is evolving far beyond traditional finance — becoming a strategic storyteller, technology leader, and growth architect. With smaller teams and broader remits, AIM CFOs are often required to be expert generalists, balancing operational depth with strategic foresight.

Key themes for discussion are likely to include:

• Expanding Leadership Scope
  How CFOs are navigating broader responsibilities across strategy, tech, and operations — and the challenges of delegation, succession planning, and talent acquisition.
• Investor Communications & Annual Reports
  Are longer reports delivering value? What do investors really focus on, and how can CFOs craft compelling narratives that meet disclosure requirements while driving equity interest?
• Sustainability Reporting
  Is ESG reporting a strategic differentiator or just a compliance burden? How are CFOs approaching this evolving landscape?
• Defence vs Offence
  How do CFOs help boards decide between risk mitigation and growth investment? What frameworks or instincts guide these decisions?

This dinner is designed to foster candid conversation, peer learning, and fresh perspectives — all over exceptional food in a relaxed, private setting.