Services

Strategic

1. Board responsibilities
   1. Part time CFO working with the board to develop the corporate strategy and evaluate the risks and opportunities in achieving increased shareholder value.  Oversee the financial function and implementation of effective controls within the company.
   2. Non-executive director brings experience and an objective opinion to the board.  Acts as a sounding board for the executive directors.
2. Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
   1. Identifies the opportunities for corporate change through third parties.  Structures the deal and assists the board through the process.
   2. Introduce the company to the appropriate professionals to transact the process.
3. Business and strategic planning
   1. Develop an agreed strategy and business plan
   2. Embed the business planning process into everyday management systems
   3. Reporting and measuring progress and highlighting problems
   4. Implement change where necessary
4. Turnaround
   1. Evaluation of the company’s position
   2. Preparation of rescue plan to restructure the business
   3. Implement the plan and measurement of progress
5. IPO/Funding Support
   1. Introduction to Angel, Venture Capitalists and City Institutions
   2. Guidance and documentation during the process
   3. Referral to known professionals for other support

Operational

1. Financial management
   1. Outsource the preparation of monthly management accounts
   2. Management reporting on key performance indicators relevant to your business
   3. Budgeting and forecasting including financial modelling and variance reporting on actual throughout the year.
2. Annual financial statements
   1. Preparation of annual financial statements for audit or tax purposes
   2. IFRS format for listed companies and plcs
3. Systems implementation
   1. Identify the appropriate accounts and management information systems for effective reporting and control the business.
   2. Implement, assess and modify as required
4. Treasury and cash management
   1. Control the cash on regular basis as required
   2. Prepare cash forecasts to identify likely shortfalls
   3. Liaise with the banks and other financiers
5. Transaction support
   1. Inputting of transactions on sales and purchase ledgers
   2. Credit control and payment planning
6. Payroll
   1. Undertaking weekly, fortnightly or monthly payroll runs
   2. Preparation of annual payroll returns

Compliance

1. Company secretarial services
   1. Preparation and filing of Companies House returns
   2. Preparation of Board minutes and safe custody of all Board papers
   3. Attendance at Board meetings for minute taking
   4. AGM and EGM preparation and recording
2. Corporate governance
   1. Advice on Board compliance with regulatory requirements
   2. Advice on issues relating to the Companies Acts
3. AIM/Plus Markets
   1. Advice on compliance with regulation and procedures.
   2. Introduction to appropriate City professionals
   3. Assistance through the process of listing.