You get the benefit of an experienced FD with years of know-how across multiple industries and in growing businesses at a fraction of the cost<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, there are no long term contracts to worry about<\/strong> \u2013 you can cancel anytime.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t fall into the trap of relying on your accountant to steer you in the right direction. They are great at dealing with historical accounts and tax returns, but they won\u2019t have the skills and experience to guide your business into the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As the saying goes: “Accountants count beans, Finance Directors grow gardens<\/em>“.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Why Use Section” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#333333″] Every one of our outsourced FDs is qualified from a recognised accountancy institute and has held financial director roles in companies of varying sizes and across numerous industries in the UK. You can rest assured that they have the experience and know-how to work alongside your board and staff.<\/p>\n Using an outsourced Finance Director from FDX comes with a host of benefits including<\/strong>:<\/p>\n <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Why Use Section part 2″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/part-time-finance-services-fd-1920.jpg”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Reduce Costs Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] One of the biggest benefits is not incurring a large annual salary for a full-time FD.\u00a0You also don’t have to worry about pension contributions, sickness or holiday pay.<\/p>\n We hand-pick one of our outsourced FDs to match your needs. So there is no need to go through the recruitment process of advertising, interviewing and hiring a full-time Finance Director.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Support The Owner \/ MD Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] Business owners, MDs and CEOs have enough on their plate without having to deal with the burden and mundane tasks associated with finance.<\/p>\n Our outsourced FDs take away the pressure so they can focus on the tasks that drive the business forward. Once this happens, we notice that every business starts to flourish.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||30px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”No Long Term Contracts Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] We will offer a truly bespoke package tailored to your business and needs.\u00a0Our outsourced FDs are available anywhere from one day per month to two days per week or on a project by project basis.<\/p>\n We offer flexible arrangements, so you decide when and where you want the support and knowledge of our finance directors.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Proven Track Record Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] Our FDs have a successful track record of helping small businesses in the start-up stage, SME’s during the growth stage or those who are planning for an exit.<\/span><\/p>\n In these challenging times, you will want an FD who has the experience to quickly solve problems, spot opportunities to pivot, make strategic decisions and generally be a solid sounding board.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Services” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_enable_image=”off”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”How We Help Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_font_size=”22px”] Our outsourced FDs operate at a strategic level and are equally happy to roll up their sleeves to be hands-on.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/growth-strategy-cash-flow.jpg” alt=”Improving cash flow and growth strategy” title_text=”growth-strategy-cash-flow” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”Graph Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Maximise Profit & Cash Flow Management Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] When FDX started working with us, our designated Finance Director joined our 5-person management board. It was reinvigorating for the team<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Initially working 1-2 days per week their wide commercial knowledge and experience of working with other legal firms helped me. They also assisted the other partners to manage the firm strategically, and operationally, through challenging times and supported us in planning ahead for wider changes expected in the legal sector.<\/p>\n I highly recommend using FDX<\/strong>, you will notice a difference.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_blurb title=”Managing Director, Retail Business, Manchester” image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/retail-business-part-time-fd.jpg” alt=”Photo of the retail business MD who used FDX” admin_label=”Retail Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”] When our lenders suggested we engage a part-time FD I wasn\u2019t particularly keen as I couldn\u2019t see what value they would bring compared to our accountants.<\/span><\/p>\n Six months later I cannot believe how one day a week has made such a difference<\/strong>, not only to our business, but also to myself.<\/p>\n I now have time to concentrate on the tasks that only require my input. This has had a significant impact on our bottom line as well as being personally less stressed.<\/p>\n I just wished we had gone down this route years ago<\/strong>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_blurb title=”Managing Director, Engineering, Birmingham” image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/engineering-md-part-time-fd-services-1.jpg” alt=”Photo of Engineering form MD who used a part-time FD” admin_label=”Engineering Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”] As we started to expand we needed better information on how our business was operating and our accountants didn\u2019t have the skill set we were looking for<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n We turned to FDX to provide some expert help and they were able to provide someone from their network who had the right knowledge and experience to start making a difference straight away.<\/p>\n I now know really quickly what is happening in our business and have clear KPI\u2019s on our present and likely future performance. Our outsourced FD has been a real boost to our team<\/strong>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”How We Work Section” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”How We Work Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_font_size=”22px”] We like to keep things simple so that we can quickly start helping you. It only takes 3 simple steps:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=” 3 Stage Row” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||80px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||40px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/part-time-finance-directors-fees.jpg” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=” 1 Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px|20px|35px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] We arrange a call to discuss your requirements<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/finance-director-best-fd-pairing.jpg” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=” 2 Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px|20px|35px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] We pair you with our best finance director for your needs<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/part-time-fds-working-together.jpg” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_text admin_label=” 3 Text” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px|20px|35px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″] We work together to transform your business<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”CTA Section” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#162e44″ hover_enabled=”0″ module_id=”ctaForm” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px|0px|40px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||40px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Next Step Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_text_align=”center” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff”]Why Use FDX Outsourced Finance Director Services<\/h2>\n
First of all, we are not<\/span> a recruitment company. All of our finance directors have been hand-picked to join our team.<\/h3>\n
No Salary Overheads<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Salary Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Support The Owner \/ MD<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Mundane Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”]
No Long Term Contracts<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Flexible Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Proven Track Record<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Network Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”]
How We Help<\/h2>\n
Maximising profits, improving cash flow & preparing for exits<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/managing-cash-difficult-trading.jpg” alt=”Steering business through difficult trading” title_text=”managing-cash-difficult-trading” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”Trading Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Steering the business through difficult trading Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Steering the business through difficult trading conditions & reducing costs<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/international-expansion-new-markets.jpg” alt=”Part time fd international expansion and entering new markets” title_text=”international-expansion-new-markets” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”World Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”International Expansion & Entering New Markets Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Help with International expansion, acquisitions or to enter new markets<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||30px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/raising-equity-finance-tax-efficiency.jpg” alt=”Raising equity finance and tax efficient structures” title_text=”raising-equity-finance-tax-efficiency” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”Tax Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Raising equity finance Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Raising equity finance & implementing tax efficient structures<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/manage-relationships.jpg” alt=”Manage banking relationships and 3rd parties” title_text=”manage-relationships” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”Relationships Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Manage Banking & External Stakeholder Relationships Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Managing banking, auditor & external stakeholder \/ investor relationships<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/internal-finance-systems.jpg” alt=”managing the internal finance function” title_text=”internal-finance-systems” show_bottom_space=”off” admin_label=”Internal systems Image” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Manging finance functions Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”22px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0055a5″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_color_all=”#d9dfe4″]
Managing finance functions, reporting, compliance & control processes<\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”UK Leading Section” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0055a5″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Leading Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff”]
FDX \u2013 One Of The UK\u2019s Leading Providers Of Outsourced Finance Director Services<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Testimonial Section” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”60px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Trusted Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”||||||||”]
Client’s Who Trusted Us To Help<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_blurb title=”Managing Partner, Legal Firm, Glasgow” image=”https:\/\/fdexec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/law-firm-part-time-fd.jpg” alt=”Photo of law partner who used a part-time FD” admin_label=”Legal Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false”]
How We Work<\/h2>\n
The Next Step<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explainer Text” module_class=”callus” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”24px” header_2_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”left”]