Phase 13 · Outsourced Business Function Hubs · Delegate. Accelerate. Focus.
Outsourced Finance Hub
Financial clarity is not the accountant's job — it is the CEO's most important tool. Outsourced Finance Hub gives you the strategic financial management, the reporting, and the control without the CFO salary.
Outsourced Finance Hub is a fully managed finance function — bookkeeping, management accounts, financial forecasting, cash flow management, financial strategy, and CFO-level advisory — delivered as a service to growing businesses that need more than a compliance accountant but are not yet at the scale where a full-time CFO is justified. The Hub provides the financial infrastructure, the strategic financial insight, and the commercial decision support that allow business leaders to make better decisions faster — with accurate, timely financial information and the advisory expertise to act on it effectively.
The Pain We Solve
You may recognise yourself in one of these.
Three audience scenarios · because the same service produces a different transformation depending on where you are in the business journey.
Scenario 1
The founder making commercial decisions without accurate financial data
Major commercial decisions — pricing, hiring, investment, contract acceptance — are being made on the basis of a bank balance and a quarterly P&L that arrives six weeks after the period ends. The financial information available to the founder is too old, too incomplete, and too backward-looking to support the forward-looking decisions the business needs to make at pace. The business is navigating commercially without an accurate financial map.
Scenario 2
The business that has outgrown its bookkeeper but cannot justify a CFO
The existing bookkeeper manages the compliance — VAT, payroll, year-end accounts. But the business needs more: cash flow forecasting, management accounts that reflect commercial reality, financial modelling for investment decisions, and the kind of strategic financial advice that connects financial performance to commercial strategy. A CFO would provide that — but the cost and the role are disproportionate to the current scale. The gap between bookkeeper and CFO is exactly where the business is stuck.
Scenario 3
The business approaching investment or acquisition due diligence
A funding round or acquisition conversation is approaching. Financial due diligence will test the business's financial management to a standard it has not previously been held to — the accuracy of the management accounts, the quality of the financial model, the coherence of the financial projections, and the robustness of the financial controls. The current financial infrastructure will not pass that scrutiny. A rapid upgrade is needed — and it cannot wait for a permanent hire.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Financial decisions are made with accurate, timely information — management accounts are available monthly within ten working days, cash flow is forecast rolling thirteen weeks, and the financial picture is always current
Commercial performance is understood at the level required for strategic decision-making — margin by client, by service line, by team, and the financial drivers of growth and risk
Cash is managed proactively — cash flow crises are anticipated and managed rather than discovered, and working capital is optimised to support growth
The business is investor and acquirer ready — financial records, management accounts, and financial models meet the standard that institutional scrutiny requires
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- Finance function audit — a structured assessment of the current financial infrastructure, identifying gaps in reporting quality, compliance, and strategic financial management
- Management accounts and reporting framework — monthly management accounts delivered to an agreed timetable, presented in the format that supports commercial decision-making
- Cash flow management and forecasting — a rolling cash flow forecast updated weekly or monthly, with proactive cash management advice and working capital optimisation
- Financial strategy and CFO advisory — strategic financial input on pricing, investment, capital structure, and the financial dimensions of commercial decisions
- Audit and investor readiness — preparation of financial records, models, and documentation to the standard required for funding rounds, acquisitions, and institutional due diligence
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
After Outsourced Finance Hub, the business has accurate, timely financial information, proactive cash management, and strategic financial advice — giving leaders the financial clarity to make better commercial decisions and the financial infrastructure to support the next phase of growth.
Primary Focus
Delivering a fully managed finance function — bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow, and CFO-level advisory — as a service, giving growing businesses the financial clarity, strategic insight, and institutional-grade financial infrastructure they need to make better decisions and grow confidently.
KPI Measurement
- Management accounts delivery time — working days from month end to accounts available (target: 10 days)
- Cash flow forecast accuracy — variance between rolling forecast and actual cash position (target: within 5%)
- Financial reporting completeness — percentage of required financial metrics available in monthly pack
- CFO advisory value — founder-rated quality of strategic financial input on commercial decisions
Investment & ROI
Pricing Engineered Around the Value You Create.
Every engagement is sized against the value we believe we can create with you · the fee is always a fraction of the outcome. Four tiers · so the investment matches your stage of business.
Tier 1
Foundations
£5,000 – £15,000
Right for
Pre-startup, startup, and micro-business founders ready to build on evidence rather than instinct.
Typical Value Created
Bespoke
Engagement
4 – 8 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 2
Acceleration
£15,000 – £50,000
Right for
Growing SMEs and established small businesses ready to scale a working model into the next revenue band.
Typical Value Created
Bespoke
Engagement
8 – 16 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 3
Transformation
£50,000 – £250,000
Right for
Medium enterprises and scale-stage businesses ready to commit to a multi-quarter, organisation-wide shift.
Typical Value Created
Bespoke
Engagement
3 – 9 months
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 4
Enterprise
£250,000 – £2M+
Right for
Large enterprises, global operators, and complex organisations ready for a multi-year strategic partnership.
Typical Value Created
Bespoke
Engagement
12 months and onward
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Why We Price This Way
Every engagement is sized around the value we believe we can create with you. The fee is always a fraction of the outcome · typically 10 – 20% of the expected first-year return.
This is how we make sure pricing aligns with results. The conversation is never “what does this cost?” · it is always “what is this worth to your business?” We answer that together in the first call, transparently, and decide the right tier from there.
If we cannot articulate a credible 5–10× return for your specific situation, we will tell you in the first call. That honesty is part of why our clients trust us with the work that matters most.
Why This Conversation Matters
“The businesses that scale successfully are not those with the most revenue. They are those with the clearest financial picture, the most disciplined cash management, and the strategic financial insight that turns commercial opportunity into sustainable, profitable growth. Outsourced Finance Hub provides that picture — every month, without fail.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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