View How part-time FD services can benefit your company

How part-time FD services can benefit your company

  Managing your finances is critical to all businesses, no matter how big or small. Juggling cash flow, sourcing funding and maximising profitability are challenges to all business owners and these are the things that a part time Finance Director can help with. This is why EFM has developed 7 key benefits around why you…

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View Successful exit for family owned food business

Successful exit for family owned food business

Business Issue Star Foods S.A. was a start up Company in Poland owned by a Greek, entrepreneurial family. The patriarch was charismatic, energetic and visionary. He had four sons who he was grooming to take over. Some were more competent than others. An informal decision making process, high priority for growth with an end goal…

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View Sheffield based Finance Director, Neil Booth, joins the EFM Network

Sheffield based Finance Director, Neil Booth, joins the EFM Network

About Neil… An experienced Finance Director, working in PE/VC and privately owned companies. Neil has held both board and team leader roles in organisations from £6m to £60m turnover. He understands the responsibility to be part of two-way communication with all stakeholders. Neil is always looking to improve the information from the finance team and…

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View Does my company need an Accountant, a Finance Director, or both?

Does my company need an Accountant, a Finance Director, or both?

There is often confusion when discussing the roles of Accountants and Finance Directors. After all, they both work with clients and businesses to help improve their financial outlook. However, there are some key differences when it comes to how they go about achieving this. Typically, Accountants will handle financial records and reporting, and ensure their…

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View What is a Portfolio Finance Director?

What is a Portfolio Finance Director?

A Portfolio Finance Director (“FD”) is an FD who has more than one client, so someone who may work full time but for multiple companies at the same time. There are many advantages to hiring a portfolio FD. SME companies who could not otherwise afford the services of a full-time FD, can employ an FD…

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View Our latest Manchester addition – Welcome to the network Scott Burton

Our latest Manchester addition – Welcome to the network Scott Burton

  About Scott… Finance Director Scott Burton has extensive experience working in the SME space particularly with young growing companies. He enjoys working with business owners to help deliver growth and good financial practice. He has experience of developing business plans and achieving cost reduction, as well as creating good financial controls and processes. Sectors…

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View EFM is expanding! We are delighted to welcome on board Peter Cassidy, our new Associate Director from Newcastle

EFM is expanding! We are delighted to welcome on board Peter Cassidy, our new Associate Director from Newcastle

  About Peter… A commercially astute Finance Director, Peter Cassidy has over 30 years of experience across a broad spectrum of industries, and also possesses further acumen gained by heading his own services company which he founded. An ‘all round’ technically strong hands-on senior finance professional who has worked with businesses through periods of significant…

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