A part-time finance director, without the full-time salary
An outsourced FD gives you board-level finance support for a few days a month: forecasts, management accounts, cash control, pricing and funding. We match you with one experienced FD, usually from Abbeygate's advisory team, who has run finance inside growing businesses.
Who we help
- MDs and owners of £1m to £50m businesses
- Businesses whose FD has just left
- Owners preparing to raise finance or sell
- Companies outgrowing their bookkeeper
- Boards that want clearer numbers
- Groups with several companies
What we can do for you
- Monthly management accounts and KPIs
- 13-week cash flow and forecasts
- Board packs and investor reporting
- Pricing and margin reviews
- Funding and bank relationships
- Interim cover while you recruit
How it works
- Answer a few questions about what you need (two minutes).
- We match you with one firm: usually Abbeygate Accountancy, or one trusted partner if that suits you better. We tell you who first.
- They contact you the way you chose, with a fixed-fee quote. You decide.
How much will it cost?
Every situation is different, so firms quote after a short conversation. For a ballpark figure, try our accountant fee calculator or read how much an accountant costs.
Why use One Good Accountant rather than a quote site?
Quote sites pass your details to up to five firms and the fastest caller wins. We match you with one firm that fits, already checked for qualifications, AML supervision and insurance, so the one call or email you get is worth having.
Common questions
How much does an outsourced FD cost?
It depends on days and scope. Many businesses start with one or two days a month on a fixed monthly fee, which is a fraction of a full-time FD salary.
What's the difference between an outsourced and interim FD?
An outsourced FD works with you part time on an ongoing basis. An interim FD steps in, often more intensively, to cover a gap such as a departure or a big project.
When does a business need an FD?
Usually when the owner is making big decisions on gut feel: hiring, pricing, funding, buying another business or planning an exit.
Can an outsourced FD help us raise money?
Yes. They build the forecast and funding pack and deal with lenders and investors alongside you.
Related guides
- When does your business need a finance director?
- What are management accounts?
- How to raise finance for a small business