Support.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”3 Section” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” custom_padding=”80px||60px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”40px||30px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#333333″ custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”]<\/p>\n
Strategic<\/h2>\nFD\u2019s operate at Board level.<\/h3>\n They provide support and guidance to a senior management team to enable them to make better, more informed and reliable decisions.<\/p>\n
It is the role of a Senior Management team to develop and implement the strategic goals set by shareholders, and it is the FD\u2019s responsibility to ensure the relevant processes are not only in place but understood by the organisation.<\/p>\n
They are generally the MD\u2019s or CEO\u2019s right-hand person and will work hand in hand to ensure personal objectives are achieved.<\/p>\n
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Operational<\/h2>\nFD\u2019s support operations.<\/h3>\n They won\u2019t do the operational detail themselves but will ensure the finance department is functioning well and doing the role of helping to drive the business in a positive manner.<\/p>\n
They will guide team members to ensure reporting on cash and financials are issued promptly and accurately, costs are effectively managed and correct procedures and processes are in place to safeguard the assets of the organisation.<\/p>\n
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Support<\/h2>\nFD\u2019s provide extra bandwidth.<\/h3>\n They take responsibility for managing external relationships with advisors such as banks and accountants, allowing more time for senior people to concentrate on their own roles, and the roles that add value to the business.<\/p>\n
They take responsibility for improving systems and processes, ensuring an organisation is better placed to face its future challenges.<\/p>\n
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FAQs<\/h2>\nThese are some of the common questions we get asked before engagement.\u00a0<\/h3>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle _builder_version=”4.5.6″ _module_preset=”default” title=”My bank wants to see my plan but I don\u2019t have one” hover_enabled=”0″ open_toggle_background_color=”#0055a5″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#0055a5″ icon_color=”#21bbe2″ open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” title_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” admin_label=”My bank wants to see my plan but I don\u2019t have one”]<\/p>\n
One of our Financial Directors will help produce an effective, future roadmap with clear actions and costed.<\/p>\n
These are broken down into annual budgets so progress and performance can be properly assessed and reviewed.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cStrategic Planning\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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Ensuring the right financial foundations are in place to support succession is what our Financial Directors will do.<\/p>\n
We help develop and implement the right management team structures to ensure a smooth financial and managerial transition to a new owner ownership structure.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cExit Planning\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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Our FD’s help you get an understanding of the best ways to obtain future funds and by what method.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cStrategic Funding\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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A continual review of all costs as well as experience led improvement suggestions will take place by our Finance Directors.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cCost Control & Review\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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One of our Finance Director will take time to understand the current and future cash positions on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cCashflow and Working Capital Management\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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Our Finance Directors work with you to produce accurate, timely reporting of financials, including future performance indicators to show the ongoing organisation direction.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cFinancial Reporting\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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This is more common than most people think , we perform an ongoing review, updating and implementing of proper financial controls and processes.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cRisk Management and Controls\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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Systems and process improvements to drive productivity and better information management. Our Finance Directors take the headache away from you.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cSystems and Process Improvement\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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Our Finance Directors take away this hassle. They manage all external relationships as appropriate releasing senior people to concentrate on key roles.<\/p>\n
This would happen under \u201cExternal Relationships\u201d of our 9-point plan.<\/p>\n
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