Senior finance leadership, without the full-time hire.
Fractional Finance Director and CFO support for businesses between £1m and £10m. Board-level experience from Big 4 Deals and an operating FD seat, at a fraction of the cost of the equivalent hire.
From one day a month. Scope agreed before anything starts.
Building 1, Chalfont Park, Gerrards Cross, SL9 0BG · support@growthledger.co.uk
Priyan
Founder, Growth Ledger
Former Finance Director who built the finance team of a $100m+ group.
ACCA Qualified · Ex-Big 4 Audit, Deals & M&A · Finance Director
Get in touch →More than an accountant
Your accountant reports on the year that has already happened. An FD works on the year ahead: the forecast, the budget and what you take to the board. We do both, or work alongside the accountant you already have.
What you get
The finance function, run by someone who has done it in the seat
Monthly management accounts and board pack
A clear pack every month: margin, variance to budget, the numbers that moved and why they moved.
Rolling cashflow forecast
Maintained continuously, so you see the pinch points far enough ahead to do something about them.
Budgeting and scenario modelling
An annual budget you can hold people to, and models that answer the specific question in front of you before you commit capital to it.
Board attendance
Present at the meeting to take the finance questions directly, from the board, investors, or lenders.
Fundraising and transaction support
Preparing the numbers for diligence, building the model behind the raise, and standing behind both when they are challenged.
Experience
The experience behind the work
Deal experience from the Big 4 and hands-on operating experience running finance functions in industry.
Big 4 Deals background
Our roots are in Big 4 Deals: mid-market M&A, modelling and diligence on live transactions.
Operating experience
We have run finance functions in industry, including as Finance Director of a $100m+ group: building the team, owning the forecast and reporting to the board.
ACCA qualified, fifteen years
Reporting that stands up when investors, lenders or buyers examine it.
Pricing
How engagements are shaped
Two ways in. Both scoped before they start, so you know the cost before you commit.
Monthly retainer
Priced on scope
A fixed monthly commitment covering the management accounts, board pack and rolling forecast, with your dedicated contact reachable between meetings.
- From one day a month
- Fixed fee, agreed up front
- Board attendance included
Day rate
From £500 per day
For defined pieces of work: a raise, a diligence process, a budget cycle, or a model that needs building properly once. Scoped before it starts.
- Project scoped up front
- No ongoing commitment
- Converts to retainer if it suits
Get started
Tell us what you need covered
A short note is enough. You will get an honest view on fit and shape within one business day.
Prefer to message? WhatsApp us instead, or call 07719 217179.
Questions
Questions we are usually asked first
How much time does a fractional FD actually need?
Most engagements at this size start at one day a month and settle between one and three, depending on reporting cycle, board cadence and whether a transaction is running. We would rather start narrow and expand than sell you time you do not need.
Do you work with our existing finance team?
Usually, yes. Most businesses at this stage have a bookkeeper or a finance manager who handles the day to day well and needs senior cover above them. We add the layer rather than replace the people.
Can you support a fundraise or a sale?
Yes. Preparing numbers for diligence, building the model, and handling the questions that follow is the work, drawn directly from mid-market M&A experience in Big 4 Deals.
How quickly can you start?
Two to four weeks from agreeing the scope. If there is a live deadline such as a board meeting or a funding round, tell us and we will say honestly whether we can meet it.
Something we have not answered? Ask us directly.
Reviews
What clients say
“I switched my bookkeeping to Growth Ledger a few months ago. The move was seamless and Priyan has made a huge difference in how clearly I can see my monthly numbers and make better decisions. Communication is easy through whatsapp and he is always approachable.”
Meera Shah
Posted on Google
“Growth Ledger does my monthly bookkeeping and is helping us wind down my company - Priyan worked out the most tax-efficient way to take money out before we did anything. The handover from our previous accountant was much smoother than expected.”
Pravin Patel
Posted on Google
“Switched from a high-street firm and the difference is night and day. Proactive, clear, and genuinely invested in our growth.”
Sarah M.
Director, Limited Company
“Finally an accountant who explains things in plain English. The monthly reports actually help me make decisions.”
James T.
Founder, DTC Brand
“The fixed fee means no surprises. I know exactly what I am paying and what I am getting — every month.”
Priya K.
Owner, Property Portfolio