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Virtual CFO

At Ashridge Partners, we can provide high-level financial expertise to your business without the need to hire a full time executive.

Our services can include stategic financial guidance, managing your cash flow, overseeing financial reporting and providing indepth professional insight into your business' growth and performance.

The benefits of a Virtual CFO for your growing business

A Virtual or Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is a part-time, outsourced, or contract-based CFO who provides high-level financial expertise to a business without the need to hire a full-time executive. These professionals typically work on an as-needed basis, offering strategic financial guidance, managing cash flow, overseeing financial reporting, and providing input on growth strategies.

Virtual CFOs are ideal for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), startups, or organisation that require CFO-level expertise but do not need a full-time CFO. They bring the same strategic insight and leadership as a traditional CFO but at a fraction of the cost and commitment.
 

Why do companies typically hire Virtual CFOs?

Businesses generally seek to hire a Virtual CFO when they find that the following situations occur:
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  • Experience rapid growth and need financial leadership
  • Are preparing for fundraising, an acquisition, or an IPO
  • Need to improve profitability or cash flow
  • Lack the budget for a full-time CFO
  • Require temporary financial oversight during a transition

Why Choose our Virtual CFO service? ​

Here are some examples of how our Virtual CFO support can help you.
 

Financial Strategy Development

Creating long-term financial strategies for your business whilst identifying growth opportunities and risks

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management. Financial modeling to support decision-making

Fundraising & Capital Structure

Helping you secure business loans, investment funding, or venture capital.  Advising on equity vs. debt decisions

Profitability & Cost Management

Analysing margins, pricing, and operational efficiency and advice on how you can reduce unnecessary business expenses.

Risk Managament & Compliance

Ensuring that compliance is always in place following regulations at all times. Identifying financial risk in your business model and creating mitigating strategies.

Financial Reporting

We can prepare reports for your stakeholders and business investors alike, which can also provide valuable insights to help your business become more profitable and drive performance.

Strategic Financial Leadership, Without the Full-Time Cost.

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Contact Ashridge Partners to see how our Virtual CFO service can provide expert financial guidance to your business. We have helped many organisations get help with cash flow management, forecasting, and strategic planning on a flexible basis. providing financial strategy for growth, anytime and anywhere.

Expert Advice

We clearly explain the support available to you and are happy to act as business advisors in order to help you grow your business.

Tailored Quote

Our fees are fixed and tailored specifically to each individual's needs, so that you only pay for the level of support and services that you require.

Get in touch

Arrange a free consultation in person or via video call. It’s an informal chat to get to know you and find out more about the help you are looking for.
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