
Looking to jump-start your business to the next level?
A Financial Director (FD) is an invaluable aide for any growing company. With their help, business owners gain a mentor, financial leadership, enhanced reporting and laser-guided strategy that:
a) breeds growth and
b) unearths greater value for your business.
What is a Finance Director, and how does it differ from accountancy services?
Armed with the skills of a top-rated accountant, an FD takes a more assertive role in the day-to-day running of your business. With their expertise to hand, the Finance Director immerses themselves into your business – often as a spokesperson – taking greater control over its financial direction and leadership.
Let’s examine some core differences between a top accountant and a finance director:
Accountant
- Bookkeeping
- Capital expenditure
- Tax returns
- Tax planning
- Payrolls
Finance Director
- Bookkeeping
- Capital expenditure
- Tax returns
- Tax planning
- Payrolls
- Auditing
- Strategic analysis
- Capital structure
- R&D investment
- Communicating with investors
- Risk management
- Capital structure
- Business planning

A part-time FD offers the best of both worlds: independent financial leadership without the ostentatious price tag.
Call us today on 01242 528 412, or get in touch online, to book a free consultation.

Looking to jump-start your business to the next level?
A Financial Director (FD) is an invaluable aide for any growing company. With their help, business owners gain a mentor, financial leadership, enhanced reporting and laser-guided strategy that:
a) breeds growth and
b) unearths greater value for your business.
What is a Finance Director, and how does it differ from accountancy services?
Armed with the skills of a top-rated accountant, an FD takes a more assertive role in the day-to-day running of your business. With their expertise to hand, the Finance Director immerses themselves into your business – often as a spokesperson – taking greater control over its financial direction and leadership.
Let’s examine some core differences between a top accountant and a finance director:
Accountant
- Bookkeeping
- Capital expenditure
- Tax returns
- Tax planning
- Payrolls
Finance Director
- Bookkeeping
- Capital expenditure
- Tax returns
- Tax planning
- Payrolls
- Auditing
- Strategic analysis
- Capital structure
- R&D investment
- Communicating with investors
- Risk management
- Capital structure
- Business planning

A part-time FD offers the best of both worlds: independent financial leadership without the ostentatious price tag.
Call us today on 01242 528 412, or get in touch online, to book a free consultation.
Why does my business need a part-time FD?
It’s a misconception that Finance Directors are reserved for big-hitting, multimillion pound companies. For that reason, many small business owners do not look for an FD, or fail to see the value in a go-to Financial Consultant for their company.
By hiring a part-time FD for your business, you stand to enjoy:
- Independent financial leadership
- A facilitator for financial regulatory processes
- Added value for your company with forecasts and business budgeting
- A dedicated mentor, to whom you can turn to for business planning and growth advice
- Someone to hold your financial planning to account
A Finance Director will motivate and challenge you in equal measure; their role is think outside the box and supercharge your business from a fresh perspective.
Okay I’m sold, but why hire you?
We believe we occupy the sweet spot for small business owners.
Cheltenham Tax Accountants have had years of experience working with 6/7 figure turnover companies. We’ve assisted in everything from forecasting and fundraising to dramatic business overhauls during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve peeked behind the curtain, and we’re here to get you there.
In spite of our work with larger established firms, we’ve ring-fenced a significant part of service for smaller-scale businesses such as yours. One of the joys in operating from Cheltenham and Gloucestershire is the wealth of local startups and creative ventures. To act as their Finance Director and assist in their growth is a privilege, and not one we take lightly.

We are Chartered Certified Accountants regulated by the ACCA. Our team are FCAA, FMAAT, MAAT qualified with decades of experience across many sectors.
We’ve the hard and soft skills for the job, with outstanding initiative and excellent communication. For an idea of how we perform, look no further than our 5* Google Reviews.