A popular misconception is that only large, enterprise level companies need or can afford a Financial Director. However, a financial director is someone who can literally make the difference between the success or failure of a business – and leveraging their expertise can be a vital step for a growth business seeking enterprise status.

smartFinancials is able to provide the primary functions of a financial director, on a part time basis so you only pay for what you need when you need it, encompassing:

• A right hand man for the Managing Director, serving as a business partner, devil’s advocate, conscience, voice of sanity and when necessary, the brake
• Advising on raising finance, introducing banks, venture capitalists and representing the business to ensure it is portrayed in the best light
• Managing the finance function of your company, including overseeing transaction recording, cash flow management, internal controls management and statutory reporting, finance department personnel management and development, external auditors and tax advisors
• Interpreting numbers and producing good quality figures using sound and robust systems and processes
• Managing the financial and business planning of the business, including budgets, forecasts, strategic business reviews, financial strategy, cash and finance requirements and formal business plans that can be presented to third parties such as potential investors
• Managing relationships with important external interested parties including funders, bankers, outside investors, solicitors and corporate financiers
• Contributing to and managing functions such as IT systems, legal, HR, property and other facilities