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We provide Virtual Finance Director, CFO and Exit Planning services to our clients; we are based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and serve the East Midlands Area
We specialise in Manufacturing, Construction & Automotive Sectors. and are passionate about helping your business, and its management team, maximise your full business potential, to thrive, scale and exit successfully.

Manufacturing
We understand the unique financial challenges manufacturers face and tailor our services specifically to help your manufacturing business thrive. Our specialised accounting and financial direction services address the complex needs of production-based operations throughout the East Midlands.
Capital Investment Expertise
We help you navigate significant capital outlays with financial strategies that maximise tax efficiency. Our team specialises in the complexities of capital expenditure and R&D tax considerations, potentially transforming these requirements from barriers to advantages as you expand production or develop new product lines.
Inventory Management Solutions
We implement effective financial systems to accurately track and value your raw materials and component inventory. Our approaches ensure proper valuation, streamline reordering processes, and optimise production costing to improve your bottom line.
Manufacturing-Specific Funding
Our connections with well-known banks and specialised funding partners like Swoop, Funding Options, and Capitalise (where we hold Mastery Certification) help you secure the working capital and equipment financing necessary for manufacturing operations and expansion.
Strategic Production Planning
We craft detailed strategic financial plans focused specifically on manufacturing metrics and benchmarks. Our expertise helps you identify cost-saving opportunities in your production processes while maintaining quality standards that keep you competitive.
Tax Optimisation for Manufacturers
We leverage our deep understanding of manufacturing-specific tax legislation to ensure you benefit from all available incentives and reliefs, strengthening your financial position and supporting sustainable growth.
Automotive & Motor Industry
We understand the unique financial challenges automotive businesses face and tailor our services specifically to help your motor trade operation thrive. Our specialised accounting and financial direction services address the complex needs of vehicle sales and service operations throughout the East Midlands.
VAT Expertise for Vehicle Sales
We navigate the complexities of VAT on vehicle sales, helping you understand when and how much VAT to charge based on each unit’s previous ownership history. Our expertise covers the Second-hand Margin Scheme, Qualifying Vehicles, Part Exchanges, insurance work, imports, exports, recovery and warranty insurances—keeping you compliant with HMRC requirements.
Multi-Facility Financial Management
As your business grows from car sales into service, repair, recovery or vehicle hire, we help you implement appropriate financial systems for each distinct business model. Our tailored solutions ensure proper cost allocation and profitability tracking across diverse automotive operations.
Stock Acquisition & Management Systems
We help you systemise processes for purchasing and managing stock in this competitive marketplace. Our financial controls track reconditioning costs accurately, allowing you to recover these expenses when pricing units for sale. We implement systems to monitor stock ageing, values and write-downs, maximising your cash flow and sales opportunities.
Working Capital Optimisation
With significant capital tied up in vehicle stock, effective cash management is crucial. We structure your finances to maintain adequate stock levels while preserving liquidity, creating financial strategies that support your business growth without compromising day-to-day operations.
Finance Offering Support
We guide you through the financial and regulatory aspects of offering customer finance options, helping you balance the benefits (improved margins, financing add-ons, commission income) against the requirements (FCA registration, reporting obligations, managing clawback risks). Our expertise helps you differentiate your business while staying compliant.
Quality Control Financial Systems
We implement financial tracking systems that support your quality control processes, helping you maintain your reputation through proper inspections and mechanical issue resolution—protecting both your customers and your bottom line.


Construction
We understand the unique financial challenges construction businesses face in today's competitive market and tailor our services specifically to help your operation thrive. Our specialised accounting and financial direction services address the complex needs of construction companies throughout the East Midlands.
Construction-Specific Tax Expertise
We navigate the complicated fiscal responsibilities that impact the construction industry, from CIS requirements to VAT special rates for building and converting private dwellings. Our construction expertise ensures you remain compliant while optimising your tax position for maximum efficiency.
Project Financial Management
We implement systems that track project costs, maintain appropriate margins, and manage cash flow throughout long build cycles. Our financial controls help you identify profitable projects, manage contract variations, and maintain adequate working capital during extended construction timelines.
Industry-Tailored Solutions
Whether you’re a main building contractor, property developer, subcontractor, tradesperson, or construction professional, we provide specialised financial guidance for your specific niche within the sector. Our experience spans the full spectrum of construction businesses, from bricklayers and roofers to architects and surveyors.
Funding and Cash Flow Support
With extended project timelines creating unique financing challenges, we liaise with banks and financial institutions to secure appropriate funding. Our expertise helps you manage stage payments, retentions, and supplier terms to maintain healthy cash flow throughout your construction operations.
Strategic Business Development
As a critical member of your management team, we handle the financial systems and controls while you focus on growing your customer base and operational excellence. Our proactive advice helps improve profits and build business value, supporting your long-term exit strategy and succession planning goals.
Staff Remuneration Planning
We develop efficient strategies for key employee remuneration and staff incentive schemes specifically designed for construction businesses, helping you attract and retain the talent necessary for quality workmanship and business growth.