Strong financial leadership is essential in every business so when the CFO / FD is missing, the company and its executive team can really suffer. That’s where an interim CFO / FD comes in, bridging the gap between finance executives. By providing financial expertise and a reassuring presence in the boardroom, an Interim FD (IFD) is worth their weight in gold. This business success story demonstrates the value a Secantor IFD added at fast-growing recruitment business when they suddenly found themselves without a CFO. Having stabilised the finances, our IFD was retained by the incoming permanent CFO to undertake specialist finance projects allowing him to focus on financial strategy.
When a business is in distress a clear plan with urgent, decisive action is needed. Independent external skills and expertise are essential in driving through the turnaround plan with energy and impartiality to save the business. This success story showcases how this was brought to great effect in a large family-owned chain of opticians.
Major disagreements between directors can spell disaster for any business but particularly an SME. When individuals become entrenched it can be almost impossible to resolve the situation without external help. Thankfully getting expert independent support before it’s too late can lead to transformation as we see in this business success story.
Business owners often think about how to exit their business and what it might be worth. One of Secantor’s clients made their dream a reality by executing the perfect exit. Read their story to find out how they achieved it…
One of Secantor’s clients has recently doubled sales and tripled profits as a result of a very successful acquisition and ongoing organic growth. Their decision to simultaneously invest in improving business processes and financial planning & reporting helped to achieve maximum success. Read their story here…
Businesses large and small have been impacted by the pandemic; for some it’s been positive but for most it’s led to significant disruption. The effects have touched every area of business including how businesses engage, motivate, support and communicate with their staff. One client that Secantor has worked with for over a decade has deployed effective team management strategies to adapt to the challenges of remote & hybrid working by modifying its communication style, methods and technology to strengthen cohesion with their team.
