How We Work
A repeatable system designed to improve your business and accelerate your growth
Discover how we can help you establish robust financial foundations, scale your operations efficiently, and give you the tools you need to succeed.
REALISE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Drive continuous growth with a proven, deliverable system
At FD Squared, our support is designed to address the pain points of business owners like you struggling with inefficient financial processes, missed growth opportunities, and strategic uncertainties.
The three foundations are designed to help you access comprehensive financial systems, advanced analytics, and expert coaching. This approach ensures accurate data, streamlined operations, and strategic guidance, enabling you to build a solid foundation, scale with confidence, and accelerate your business growth effectively.
This is also underpinned by having the right direction from your Virtual FD as well as the right technology to help you keep control of your business’ finances, improve your financial management and achieve sustained success. See how it works by exploring the page below.
"FD Squared gave our investors confidence"
Aaron Koshy, Co-Founder of Planera
Build a solid financial foundation
Starting a business can be chaotic, often leading to shortcuts that cause problems down the road. We understand the struggle of navigating the early stages, and we’re here to help.
Our Build program involves thoroughly examining your financial data and processes, recommending and implementing the right systems for real-time, accurate financial information. With dedicated support, synchronised data, and streamlined processes, we handle the financial details, keep you updated with regulatory changes, and manage your financial staff. This allows you to focus on your business with agility, efficiency, and profitability.
Our Virtual FD service places a strong emphasis on cash flow forecasting and management, ensuring you have a clear picture of your financial health at all times.
Scale with confidence and clarity
Scaling a successful, early-stage business is the holy grail for every business owner, but it can be overwhelming. We understand the pressure of needing to focus entirely on growth while managing intricate financial details.
With our Scale program and dedicated Virtual FD, you gain a partner who ensures confidence in your cash flow management. We help you set up the right cash flow forecasting tools and provide regular check-ins to optimize your financial position.
Typical services at the Scale stage: Cash flow forecasting, Budgets and forecasts, Analysis, Cashburn monitoring and scenario planning, Business plan financials, Systematisation and documentation
Accelerate your business growth
When your business is thriving, maintaining focus on long-term goals while managing new opportunities and challenges can be daunting. We understand this balance and have crafted our Accelerate program around this very goal.
Our support includes strategic coaching, detailed financial planning, and growth optimisation. We help you navigate acquisitions, exits, and profitability improvement while leveraging resources like R&D tax credits and venture capital. With our expert guidance, you can harness possibilities, enhance resilience, and achieve game-changing growth.
Our Virtual FD support includes advanced cash flow modeling and scenario planning, helping you navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
Technology and guidance: The cornerstone of success
Our delivery model is underpinned by combining cutting-edge technology and expert guidance to drive your business forward. With Xero at the core, we tailor solutions that maximise efficiency and provide actionable insights, supporting your growth at every stage.
Our Virtual Finance Director (VFD) service offers high-quality financial leadership without the full-time commitment. Enjoy flexibility, dependability, and cost-effectiveness with a dedicated accountant, ensuring optimal utilisation of specialised knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
A VFD is a highly qualified accountant who provides senior financial leadership on a flexible basis. They offer strategic guidance and support without the full-time commitment of a CFO, helping businesses manage finances more effectively and affordably.
This model provides a comprehensive approach to financial management, starting with establishing solid financial foundations (Build), optimising processes and driving growth (Scale), and driving your business towards progress with strategic planning and support (Accelerate).
We integrate Xero and other advanced tools to create tailored solutions that maximise efficiency and provide actionable insights. Our expertise ensures your finance systems are optimised to support growth and success.
Xero offers real-time financial data, streamlined processes, and comprehensive features that enhance financial management. It is user-friendly and integrates seamlessly with various business operations, making it ideal for growing businesses.
FD Squared offers expert financial guidance, advanced technology solutions, and strategic planning through our Virtual FD service. We help you build strong financial foundations, scale operations efficiently, and accelerate growth with tailored support and insights.
Our Virtual FD service provides expert cash flow forecasting, analysis, and management. We use advanced tools and techniques to give you a clear picture of your current and future cash position, helping you make informed decisions about investments, expenses, and growth strategies.
Improve your financial future today
Adopt transformative technology and strategic financial guidance to achieve sustained success and navigate your business’s challenges and opportunities.