Finance
Gordon operates as a part-time finance director / CFO to forward-thinking
and expanding SMEs, both in the UK and US. With a tailored approach to your individual financial needs, he provides monthly reporting and analysis, and a strategic focus to your business.
• Financial
• Commercial
• Management
• Business Development
• Operations
Current clients have benefited from Gordon's intuitive approach, and several have found that they have increased revenue or found cost savings that far outweigh the retainer, resulting in a 'free' CFO who provides added value. Gordon is also offering other services to clients; current examples being assisting an Indian shoe manufacturer to raise equity, negotiating coal and scrap metal supply chain for another Indian company, fundraising for the David Livingstone Centre charity in Scotland, sourcing capital for a Massachusetts property company, and business development for a Manhattan consulting firm.
Clients range through various industries, with retainers from one to five days per month. Most clients take a range of financial and business strategy options, depending on their requirements, including:
• reviewing management reports and recommending strategy;
• budget and cashflow management;
• contract negotiation, interface with lawyers, banks, accountants, and finance houses;
• preparing business plans or restructuring, fundraising and M&A;
• proactive 'early-warning' alarms (equally necessary for successful growing companies as distressed ones); and
• general business advice, new ideas for expansion, help with sales.
Everything a CFO would do, without the costs associated with a full-time employee. If you are a growing business that has never had senior financial direction, or a forward thinking company seeking to reduce costs by restructuring your traditional finance department, contact Gordon to find out what retainer options are available.
A CFO who delivers real added value.
