Start-up
Validate concept
Contribute to the business plan. Prepare an integrated set of financial projections in a suitable format, shaping the model and seeing how it works.
Formalities and set-up
Deal with Companies House and HMRC (payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax). Terms of trade and other issues.
Structure
Advise on management structure and shareholdings.
Financial credibility
Act as financial representative ensuring that finances are professionally handled and well regarded.
Early years
Doing it all/skills gap
Mentor, advise, act as non-executive director. Know the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Accounting software
Introduce cost-effective and relevant software.
Survive and make progress
Provide commercial support and identify solutions.
Understanding the numbers
Commentate objectively. Keep it simple.
Compliance
Implement simple but effective internal controls.
Established business
Profitability and cashflow
Demystify finance. Provide relevant and meaningful financial reporting as a decision tool.
Looking to the future
Undertake what-if scenario modelling. Manage the balance sheet to maintain credit ratings.
Staff development
Provide HR support, advise on and set up incentive schemes.
Extracting value
Financial planning which avoids surprises.
Step-change
Management information systems
Implement advanced management information systems.
Acquisition
Initial due diligence on target businesses. Financial modelling and cashflow projections.
Staff development
Manage the professional team.
Business integration
Assist in integration of new business systems, processes and people.
Funding growth
Obtain appropriate funding. Support for ‘roadshows’. Evaluate the ROI (Return On Investment).
Tough times
Realistic forecasting
Real-time financial reporting with scenario modelling.
Protect and preserve cash
Manage cash and make difficult choices.
Look for solutions
Manage relationships with stakeholders. Maintain confidence.
Right-size business
Support restructuring.
Stakeholders’ concerns
Negotiate with funders.
Exit (moving on)
Maximise value
Prepare business for sale.
The route (MBO/MBI/ trade sale)
Support due diligence and manage professional team.
Doing the deal
Provide an extra pair of hands.
Maintaining business performance
Be part of the negotiating team.
