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Interim Financial Director

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Rick Smith

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It is a well-known fact that many small businesses and start-ups (around 80%) fail due to poor cash management. In addition to monitoring cash flow and forecasting future inflows and outflows, numerous financial tasks must be performed to gauge and oversee financial performance...

Mr. Johannes Kriel

I contacted them on a chat on their website last week, they were quick to respond. A meeting had been arranged for a preliminary discussion, followed up with a further meeting a few day later. We have instructed them today. They come across as organized, friendly and professional.

Interim Financial Director

Whether it’s a small business, start-up, or well-established company, hiring an interim FD (Financial Director) can be an effective solution.

By outsourcing financial management duties businesses can avoid the costs of employing an in-house finance director while still receiving the expertise and guidance necessary to manage their finances effectively.

As businesses grow, they may experience a decline in profit margins caused by additional regulations or increased oversight.

To avoid the overheads associated with hiring a full-time in-house FD, a small business can benefit greatly from the cost-effectiveness of engaging an interim FD.

This solution also provides the necessary flexibility to scale the service up or down according to the company’s requirements.

Bespoke service for you

Whether a business has gone from thriving to surviving an imminent crisis, or is just looking to ‘fix the roof while the sun is shining’, we can help you to:

  • Reduce balance sheet stress,
  • Generate cash and reduce costs,
  • Increase profitability,
  • Refinance and find the best source of capital to support business objectives; and
  • Reduce long-term liability costs.

Whatever the solution, we pre-empt and manage road blocks until the job is done.

 

Get a thorough understanding of your finances without the cost of a full time finance director

Failure to respond promptly to shifts in market conditions can result in missed business or market opportunities. By engaging an interim FD, you can access the expertise of an experienced finance professional who is available round the clock to discuss your ideas and provide guidance on the most profitable direction to take.

 

How we help

Our Interim Finance Directors an help your business with many things including:

  • Overseeing recruitment, management, coaching, and professional development of in-house finance team members.
  • Taking charge of monthly management accounts and monitoring performance against budget.
  • Providing financial analysis and engaging in discussions on financial performance.
  • Managing cash flow and preparing rolling cash flow forecasts.
  • Evaluating business decisions against financial metrics and advising accordingly.
  • Deploying a bespoke accounting system tailored to your business requirements.
  • Conducting financial forecasting and devising a comprehensive financial strategy.
  • Planning for taxes and optimising tax efficiency.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory updates and keeping your business informed.
  • Collaborating with external accountants/auditors and overseeing the year-end process and submissions.

 

How to get started

Get in touch online

Use our online form to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss what the best option is for you get a free meeting →

 

Call us for free advice

Start by getting in touch with our team of business advisers for a free initial consultation on 0800 975 0380. We can help you understand if what the options are and which would be the best one for you. We’re dedicated to giving you the best advice for your unique position.

How we work

With over 60 years worth of experience, our team are well placed to deal with the most complex of business issues. Understanding the landscape is critical. We have a wide range of tools at our disposal to effectively assist you and your business. Let us help you deal with any urgent and difficult situations your company is now facing.

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You discover our services

Take a look through our free resources, case studies, and reviews from our clients. You can then decide whether you would like us to handle your problems with on of our range of solutions.

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You get in touch with us

We do not charge for any initial discussions or meetings. Call us on 0800 975 0380 or email us on [email protected] safe in the knowledge that your conversation will be completely free of charge and no-obligation. We only charge once we have been instructed by you.

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Talk with our advisers

A cornerstone of our work ethic is confidentiality. We will discuss your options with complete confidentiality while we provide you with the correct advice. We absolutely will not discuss or pass on your details to any other parties without your express consent.

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Understand your options

We'll discuss the various options available to you, again this is free of charge. You can then decide if you want us to help you. All of our fees are clearly documented and therefore you don’t need to worry about any hidden costs. Forbes Burton is recognised for our clear, honest, and professional advice.

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We prepare the solution

If you decide to let us help you and your business we start work straight away, taking the stress and hassle away from you and giving you peace of mind. We'll let you know what is happening at all stages so you know everything is being taken care of.

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