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Where strategic guidance is imperative for complex financial and operational decisions
Where optimization of finance function and processes leads to greater efficiency and clarity
When advisory and support is needed for seamless scaling and dealing with growth challenges
Case studies
Tech - Business A
Client Profile
Annual turnover threshold £1m - £50m
THE CFO HQ - Finance Transformation client
CAGR 16%
Mid-sized Finance organisation, 1-15 FTE
Location United Kingdom
Challenge
Urgent need to address process gaps and complications with new ERP system
Urgent need to restructure and address people capability within various functions of the finance organisation
Urgent need to improve financial planning and analysis capabilities
Urgent need to simplify monthend tasks and processes as well as optimize cashflow
Solution
The CFO HQ re-engineered old processes, implemented new processes and controls around key areas of finance and operations
Re-assessed existing P2P and O2C processes, implemented key improvements to optimize working capital requirements
Delivered training and upskilling of existing finance staff to bridge knowledge and skills gaps
Tech - Business B
Profile
Mid sized Client - turnover bracket £50m - £100m
The CFO HQ - CFO Advisory client
CAGR 12%
Location - United Kingdom
Challenge
CFO HQ required to assist with the set up new UK operational entity, set our governance and risk controls needed at the early stages of trading in the UK
CFO HQ required to help establish new finance function, define roles and responsibilities and assist with recruitment of new finance staff
Urgent need to assess, select, and implement appropriate ERP system
Required to support CFO establish and implement new finance strategy for UK operations
Solution
CFO HQ staff assisted the CFO with due diligence and readiness assessments required prior to registering the new UK entity
CFO HQ provided key advice around UK compliance requirements for direct and indirect taxes and implications to new UK operating entity
We provided much needed support required to implement new ERP accounting system for the UK entity
Help develop risk register and appropriate enterprise risk model for new UK entity
CFO Services, Business and Finance Transformation, Turnaround.
Help navigating the complexities of deals and transactions whether buying, selling, or fundraising
An external sounding board to challenge and support leadership teams and improve performance..
Fill the skills and knowledge gap missing in your finance organization for reliable efficient operations, exit readiness, and due diligence.
CASE STUDIES
Client A
Profile
U.K. High Growth Technology Business
10% growth rate in last 12 months
Turnover bracket - £1m - £50m
CFO recently exited, turnover expected to quadruple over next 18 months
Challenge
Recruit new CFO with deep industry knowledge and experience. A trusted advisor to the CEO.
Re-organize finance function, processes and strategies to cope with exponential growth expected in the next 18 months
Introduce new controls and compliance strategy to cope with rapid growth and expansion into new territories
Solutions
The CFO HQ provided a replacement CFO that was able to start within 7 days of the previous CFO's exit
The CFO HQ provided support to new CFO to ensure a smooth transition and assessment of the current state of the finance function
The CFO HQ provided intelligence and research support that was required to ensure readiness for expansion into new geographical territories
THE CFO HQ helped reduced the month-end close lead time from 21 days to 7 days
Client B
Profile
Scaling Hospitality sector client with 4 locations across Saudi Arabia and The UAE
Location - United Arab Emirates
Health Focused Hospitality and Dining Concept
Niche market Dominance
Challenge
Business turnaround and finance function transformation
Urgent need to implement cost cutting strategies to enable longer term growth
Brand Repositioning
Scalability Issues
Increased competitive and declining market dominance
Solution
The CFO HQ deployed two of its senior operations consultants who supported the CEO through the transformation process
Reduced wastage by and increased gross profit margins by an additional 18%
Full Concept Rebrand
Management and Staff Re-Training
Roll-out and expansion to 21 new locations
Central Operations and Kitchen strategy Re-Development
