Virtual CFO. The Ultimate Strategic Advantage
Comprehensive financial leadership for high-growth businesses. We act as your strategic architect, participating in board meetings and optimising your business maximum exit value.
Beyond Accounting: True Financial Leadership
The reality of scaling: You have outgrown your standard accountant and are preparing for a life-changing exit.
>5x
average exit multiple with clean financials
cost of full-time CFO (salary + equity)
faster exit with flawless due diligence
The Capabilities for Maximum Value
Board Meeting Participation
We don’t just send reports; we join your board meetings to present insights, challenge assumptions, and drive strategy.
Exit Planning & Value Optimisation
Structure your financial statements specifically to meet valuation multiples required by buyers. You need flawless due diligence.
Custom Industry Analysis
Deep-dive intelligence tailored specifically to your market sector.
Direct Access
Direct phone access and same-day responses for urgent matters.
Virtual CFO vs. In-House CFO
Why hire a single, expensive executive when you can access an entire strategic system? Compare the traditional hire against the modern, agile alternative.
| Feature | In-House CFO | OutRise Virtual CFO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £100k - £150k+ salary plus benefits/equity | A fraction of a full-time salary |
| Perspective | Limited to their past experience | Aggregate knowledge from hundreds of high-growth businesses |
| Efficiency | Often bogged down in admin/team management | Powered by AI and automated systems for speed |
| Risk | High cost if they are the wrong cultural fit | Proven, flexible, and backed by a full firm |
Engineered For The Exit
Turned Down Millions, Then Sold for >3x
18 Months Later
Key Outcomes
Turned Down Millions, Then Sold for >3x
18 Months Later
Key Outcomes
“That’s how I would describe OutRise. Someone that really knows you, cares about you, and is helping you make decisions according to what you are trying to achieve. It’s like having a really good friend who happens to know you incredibly well, but is really bloody good with Excel, pivot tables and numbers.”
Michael & Hannah
HMDG | Sucessful Exit in 4.5 years
Not quite ready for CFO-level partnership?
Strategic Growth Partner provides scenario modeling and rapid response without board-level engagement.
Common Questions About Virtual CFO
How is this different from "Strategic Growth"?
Why not just hire a full-time CFO?
Do you help with Exits or Fundraising?
Who Is This For? (And Who Is It Not For?)
| This IS for you if... | This is NOT for you if... |
|---|---|
| You are targeting an exit in the next 1-3 years. | You're not planning to scale or exit. |
| You have complex stakeholders (investors, board members) who need professional reporting. | You don't have board meetings or investor reporting requirements. |
| You need a "heavyweight" financial voice in your corner during negotiations. | Your annual revenue is below £1M (Strategic Growth may be better fit). |
| Your business has outgrown traditional accountant capabilities. | You're looking to minimise accounting costs rather than maximise business value. |
Optimise Your Business Value
Position your business for a maximum-value exit. Book your CFO consultation or download our Exit Readiness Assessment.