Virtual FD Services

Our Virtual Finance Director services empower business owners to make well-informed business decisions that drive growth and improve financial performance. By providing strategic financial insights, we help you focus on the key aspects that underpin your business’s success.

Our comprehensive Virtual FD services include:

  • Management accounts – delivering up-to-date financial reporting to keep you fully equipped with essential financial information.

  • Monthly or quarterly meetings – providing in-depth analysis and advice to your management team, ensuring alignment with your growth plan.

  • Budgets and forecasts – using cloud accounting software to streamline budgeting and forecasting, helping you plan for long-term success.

  • Pre year-end tax planning review – optimising your tax position with the best advice tailored to your business circumstances.

While many accountancy firms can prepare accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and payroll, at James Scott, we go beyond these basics. We aim to become your trusted business advisor, working closely with you to understand your ambitions, challenges, and capital structure, and supporting you with strategic financial management.

Unlike hiring a full-time finance director, our Virtual Finance Director services offer access to the expertise of an in-house FD at a fraction of the cost. Our part-time FD service provides the same level of insight and support, helping you navigate complex financial activities, engage with key investors and other stakeholders, and prepare for board meetings with confidence.

Get in touch to discover how our Virtual FD services can help your growing business unlock new growth opportunities and achieve long-term success.

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Serving Oldham, Manchester and beyond since 1984, our expert team at James Scott is here to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence.

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Our virtual finance director services provide strategic financial insight and support, helping drive business growth without the overheads.

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We partner with Swoop Funding to offer tailored finance solutions, guiding businesses through funding options and cost-saving opportunities.

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Our expertise spans multiple sectors, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each industry. Learn more about our primary areas of focus below.

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We welcome clients of all business sizes and states of health, and it is our pleasure to work with you, to make a difference.

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