Interim Accountant and Part-Time CFO

Businesses often require temporary or part-time financial leadership to manage transitions, cover absences, support growth, or provide specialist expertise. Acumon's interim accountant and part-time CFO service provides experienced financial professionals who can step into roles immediately, providing strategic financial leadership and operational support.

Our team includes qualified accountants, finance directors, and financial controllers with extensive experience across various industries and business sizes. We understand the challenges of interim assignments and can provide flexible, high-quality financial leadership tailored to your specific needs.

Interim finance directors provide strategic financial leadership during transitions or periods of change. Our service includes:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Development of financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support business objectives
• Board Representation: Attendance at board meetings, providing financial insights and strategic advice
• Investor Relations: Management of relationships with investors, lenders, and other stakeholders
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of management accounts, board reports, and financial statements
• Cash Flow Management: Development and implementation of cash flow management strategies
• M&A Support: Financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial management
• System Implementation: Leadership of finance system implementations and process improvements
• Team Leadership: Management and development of finance teams during interim assignments

Part-time CFO services provide cost-effective financial leadership for businesses that don't require full-time CFO support. Our service includes:

• Flexible Engagement: Part-time CFO services tailored to your specific requirements, from a few days per month to several days per week
• Strategic Financial Advice: Regular strategic financial advice and planning support
• Financial Control: Implementation and maintenance of financial controls and processes
• Management Reporting: Preparation of regular management accounts and financial reports
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Funding Support: Assistance with funding applications, investor presentations, and lender relationships
• Compliance Management: Oversight of tax compliance, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Advisory Support: Strategic advice on business decisions, investments, and growth opportunities

Interim financial controllers provide operational financial management during transitions or periods of change. Our service includes:

• Financial Operations: Management of day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Management Accounts: Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Financial Controls: Implementation and review of financial controls and processes
• System Management: Management of finance systems, including accounting software and reporting tools
• Team Management: Management of finance teams, including training and development
• Audit Support: Preparation for and management of external audits
• Compliance: Management of tax compliance, VAT returns, and statutory reporting

Interim senior accountants provide technical accounting expertise and support during busy periods or transitions. Our service includes:

• Technical Accounting: Application of accounting standards and preparation of complex accounting entries
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts
• Management Accounts: Preparation of management accounts and financial analysis
• Project Support: Support for specific projects, including system implementations and process improvements
• Cover for Absences: Temporary cover for permanent staff absences, including maternity leave and sabbaticals
• Peak Period Support: Additional support during busy periods, such as year-end and audit periods

Interim financial professionals can support businesses in various situations:

• Permanent Staff Absences: Cover for maternity leave, sabbaticals, or extended absences
• Recruitment Gaps: Temporary cover during recruitment processes for permanent positions
• Growth Periods: Additional support during periods of rapid growth or expansion
• Transitions: Support during business transitions, including acquisitions, disposals, or restructuring
• Specialist Projects: Expertise for specific projects, such as system implementations or process improvements
• Cost Management: Cost-effective alternative to permanent appointments for businesses with fluctuating needs
• Start-up Support: Financial leadership for start-ups that don't yet require full-time CFO support