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Virtual CFO Services — Strategic Financial Support for Growing Businesses
Go beyond bookkeeping. With a Virtual CFO, you get forecasting, planning, and the financial insight you need to grow your business with clarity and confidence.
VIRTUAL CFO SERVICES
What is a Virtual CFO — and do you need one?
Most small businesses don’t have a finance director. But that doesn’t mean they don’t need one.
A Virtual CFO (Chief Finance Officer) gives you strategic financial expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. You get access to a senior finance partner who helps you make better decisions, backed by real numbers — not guesswork. It’s ideal for businesses looking to grow, manage risk, or simply get a clearer view of what’s going on under the bonnet.
We help you answer questions like:
- Are we charging enough to stay profitable?
- Can we afford to take on staff or invest in growth?
- Why are we always short on cash — and what can we do about it?
- What's the risk if this doesn't go to plan?
- Are we tracking to meet our targets?
If you’re only looking at your numbers once a year at tax time, you’re not steering the ship — you’re checking where it ran aground.
BENEFITS
Why it matters
Good bookkeeping shows you what happened. A CFO helps you shape what happens next. Without strategic financial input, you risk:
- Making big decisions without visibility
- Investing based on gut instinct, not data
- Pricing too low or scaling too soon
- Missing cashflow warnings until it’s too late
A Virtual CFO changes the game. You get timely reports, forward-looking forecasts, and expert financial insight — all from someone who understands your business, not just your numbers.
OUR SERVICES
What we do
Our Virtual CFO service gives you the insight and oversight of a senior finance partner — without the cost of hiring in-house. We work with you regularly to plan ahead, track performance, and make better financial decisions.
Typical support includes:
- Monthly or quarterly performance reviews
- Budgeting and reforecasting to keep you on track
- Cashflow forecasting and scenario modelling
- Pricing and margin analysis to protect profitability
- Financial strategy and investment planning
- Helping preparing for funding or growth
- Board-style reports with plain-English insights
- Ad hoc decision support for key business decisions
We don’t just look at your books — we get under the skin of your business and help you run it better.
OUR CLIENTS
Who it's for
You don’t need to be a multi-million pound business to benefit from CFO-level thinking. In fact, the earlier you bring in strategic financial input, the more impact it can have — helping you avoid costly mistakes and capitalise on opportunities.
Our Virtual CFO service is designed for:
- Owner-managed limited companies with turnover from £100k - £15m
- Service businesses — consultants, agencies, trades, and professionals
- Startups with funding, or founders planning to raise investment
- Growth-stage Teams who want to scale without losing control
If you’ve ever said, “I wish someone could help me make sense of the numbers” — you’re exactly who we work best with.
I always thought a CFO was something only bigger companies needed — but working with John has completely changed my view. He’s helped me make sense of the numbers, plan ahead, and actually feel confident about where the business is going.
NEXT STEPS
Get in touch
If you’re ready to take your business further, with a finance partner who help you see the big picture as well as the fine detail, let’s talk.
There’s no pressure, just a chance to find out what’s possible.
- Call us on 0131 287 6783
- Email us at enquiries@myfinancedepartment.co.uk
- Fill out the form below and we'll respond within 24 hours
- Book an appointment by clicking the button below
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Your finances shouldn’t hold you back—they should propel you forward. Let us show you how. Whether you’re looking to tidy up your books, plan for sustainable growth, or simply need a dependable finance partner, we’re here to help.
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