The specialist manufacturer
A long-established business manufacturing specialist electronic equipment. The customer base is international, and demanding.
Doing the things that the full-time FD would do – if they had one
We have worked for the client for many years, showing how we can provide the flexible Finance Director service over the long-term.
This is a medium size business, who do have neither the means nor the need to employ a full-time Finance Director. But they do need to tap into the high level skills we can offer, on a regular, but part-time, basis.
Bridging the gap between the board and the team
We provide the key role of managing the bridge between the finance team and the board. This gives the board the confidence that the finance team are performing properly, and it gives the finance team the support of an expert they can turn to if they need assistance.
Margins are crucial
In manufacturing, margins are crucial. We ensure that our management accounts are structured to make sure we focus on the key issues in your business.
Gross margin; stock turnover; debtors performance and financing availability. All properly reconciled to what your MRP system is telling you.
Planning for the future
We update the forecast monthly, on a rolling basis. So it shows you exactly where we are going. It provides a balance sheet and a cash flow forecast, and integrates seamlessly with the actual figures from the past months.
So you are thinking of sub-contracting to a low-cost country? We can model the implications for you.
Bringing it all together
We attend the board meeting each month, presenting the management accounts and the financial forecast. As people who have had extensive experience in running businesses, we are able to make a valuable input to the business decisions that the board make.
We are an integral part of the team!
