Business insight and advice by Daniella Wainwright

ARE YOU? A Yorkshire-based SME, turning over £1m to £10m, looking to grow and improve the profitability of your business? Are you going through change, looking to raise funding, or plan for a future exit?DO YOU?Have a year-end accountant, and in-house bookkeeper or accounts team, but up until now you've not had the expertise of your own Finance Director?DO YOU FEEL?Like you're lacking the financial clarity, insight and forecasts to really understand the drivers of your costs and profitability and to create a clear strategy for your future plans or growth?WOULD YOU LIKE TO?Gain a true understanding of what the numbers are showing you, cut costs and increase profitability, establish robust strategy and financial plans, have fewer surprises, feel in control, and build your credibility with external advisors and funders?I CAN HELP YOU THRIVEAs a Portfolio / Part-time Finance Director, I bring all of my 20 years of expertise to your business, but on a part-time basis, so you only pay for the time input you need.Solutions are tailored to individual business' size and requirements, and I keep my portfolio small to allow flex during times of increased activity. My intention is to build a long-lasting relationship with your business, to really get to know it and provide the best possible insight, always tailored to you and always with your best interests in mind.With experience across many sectors, but particular expertise in retail, marketing, property and energy, here are some examples of the many ways in which I can support your goals.- enhance your reporting Management Information (MI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- monitor and improve your cash flows and working capital- create or update your financial forecasts / budgets / business plans- streamline and strengthen your operational and financial process and controls- appraise investment opportunities and growth strategies- assist in system selection and implementation- improve supplier management and contract negotiations- carry out financial due diligence on customers, suppliers, or acquisition targets- engage and improve the capabilities of existing finance teams through leadership, training and mentoring- serve as a commercially savvy sounding board and help you make decisions- improve your credibility and relationships with banks, funders, and other external parties.GET IN TOUCHMake a start towards financial clarity today - connect with me on Enterprise Nation or book a free discovery call.