Outsourced Finance Director (FD)

A Finance Director brings enormous value to a growing business, but not every business needs one full time. Outsourced FDs combine exceptional experience with greater flexibility.

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"Gravitate played a key role in strengthening our internal finance function and recruiting top-tier senior finance support. Their Outsourced Finance Director service provided us with the expertise we needed to scale from £15million to £45 million in revenue."

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An experienced finance team you don’t have to build yourself

A Finance Director is a multi-faceted role, covering your entire finance function, which includes:

  • Ensuring you are audit ready, with every transaction and policy in line with guidance.
  • Improving revenue cycles and driving pricing decisions.
  • Use automation to improve accounting functions.
  • Produce Management Accounts to help you understand your information and make better decisions.
  • Assist with fundraising/investment efforts, as well as ensuring your business is transaction ready.

Why outsource?

Having to deal with these responsibilities yourself can be an enormous stressor, not to mention distraction from the day-to-day running of your business.

In an ideal world, every business would have its own dedicated finance team to look after all of this. But bringing all of this expertise in house permanently may not be feasible.

Whatever your business size or industry, an Outsourced Finance Director gives you the tools, technology, knowledge and strategic insight you would expect only the biggest corporations to have.

"With Gravitate's expertise, we grew our turnover from £4m to £29m, secured £2m in funding to fuel our growth, and achieved a remarkable 10x EBITDA exit. Their strategic guidance and hands-on approach were instrumental in achieving these results. We cannot recommend their services highly enough."

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Why work with Gravitate?

We're cost effective

When working with Gravitate, you get big company expertise as part of a cost-effective and flexible plan that can be much more affordable than a full-time hire.

We're Experienced

Our team combines decades of experience in a variety of industries and company sizes to focus on your financial needs.

We're Flexible

We can work as much or as little as you need, whether that’s on a part-time, long-term or project basis.

We're Objective

We prioritise honesty, integrity and professionalism, promising an objective perspective that you can trust on all issues.

What we will do as your Finance Director

Team Gravitate is based in Sheffield and has a wealth of experience across various sectors, and you will have the backing of a full team of finance and accounting specialists. We work with clients all across the region and nationwide in these key areas.

  • We will give you the time and financial confidence to focus on your main objectives.
  • We will make sure your business is fully compliant and audit ready
  • We will manage your cash flow, improve your revenue cycles, monitor your spending and help improve your pricing strategy.
  • We will help you automate essential financial and operational tasks, saving you time and money.
  • We will help you implement innovative new systems and processes.
  • We will help you drive strategy and success through clear and user-friendly Management Reporting, as well as accurate forecasting and financial modelling.
  • We can help upskill your current team, so that they may one day take over the financial reigns.

Got a question? Get in touch with our team today

Essential guidance for major business deals

If you have a major transaction on the horizon, such as a merger, sale or investment effort, an Outsourced FD can be a complete game changer. They can provide valuable support and insights throughout the entire process, including:

  • Ensuring you are transaction ready, reviewing all documents and ensuring they are stored properly.
  • Working with you to identify potential buyers and managing these relationships.
  • Forecasting and financial modelling to ensure continued accuracy.

Client Testimonials

"I genuinely feel like the team is on our side, trying to save us money and help us make better decisions year on year. What we save far outweighs what we spend on the service, and it feels like a real investment."
Sarah Busceddu
Owner / Director
"It's been brilliant... [Gravitate] know what’s going on, so I don’t have to explain everything every time. We can just get straight to the point and make decisions quickly. That’s how I like to work."
Ash Young
Founder & Managing Director
"Gravitate understand precisely what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, the structure of the business, and the relationship with overseas entities, making it all flow under one roof. That level of trust gives me freedom to focus on the things I really like, product, marketing, and getting our brands out there, without being bogged down by accountancy!"
Managing Director
"Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, Gravitate speak in my language, as accounts are foreign to me. They're always there and if one person is out of the office, another picks up the query immediately. They allow me to focus on what I do best, work on and in the business!"
Managing Director
"If there’s ever an issue, I can call Mike or Charlotte, and it’s resolved quickly. That’s a big difference compared to the typical “just another client” experience. Mike really understands manufacturing, which is rare in accountancy. His background means the advice he gives is pragmatic and grounded in how businesses actually run."
Managing Director
"Gravitate played a key role in strengthening our internal finance function and recruiting top-tier senior finance support. Their Outsourced Finance Director service provided us with the expertise we needed to scale from £15million to £45 million in revenue.

"The Gravitate team have been more than just advisers. They’ve been true partners in our growth journey."
Managing Director
"With Gravitate's expertise, we grew our turnover from £4m to £29m, secured £2m in funding to fuel our growth, and achieved a remarkable 10x EBITDA exit.

"Their strategic guidance and hands-on approach were instrumental in achieving these results. We cannot recommend their services highly enough."
CEO (former)
"I'm so pleased that Gravitate are my accountant, especially with two businesses (sole-trader and Ltd) I always have that peace of mind that my tax returns, VAT etc. are in check. They explain everything thoroughly, help me understand what I can/can't claim, tax etc. (as it really is a minefield to me), and look to help me grow. Can't thank the team enough!"
Founder & Director

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