If your business is growing fast, the numbers start to feel different. There is more cash coming in and out. More responsibility. More decisions that could have a big impact on your future. At a certain point, compliance and bookkeeping alone are not enough. You need clarity, strategy and accountability around your finances.
That is where a Virtual Financial Controller comes in. It is a cost-effective way to bring proper financial leadership into your business without needing to hire someone full time.
At striveX we act as the finance partner sitting at your side. We help you understand what the numbers really mean and keep you focused on growth, not spreadsheets.
What is a virtual financial controller
A virtual financial controller (VFC) is a senior finance expert who supports your business remotely. They keep your data accurate and organised while using financial insights to guide decision making.
Instead of juggling finances yourself or relying on a year-end accountant, a virtual controller supports you throughout the year.
A VFC typically handles:
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Month end closing and reconciliations
• Budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Management accounts and KPI reporting
• Profit and performance analysis
• Streamlining finance systems and processes
It is like having a finance leader on your team without having to hire one in-house.
Why growing businesses need this support
Once your business hits around £100k turnover, everything starts to move faster. Revenue climbs but so do costs. Your team grows, and decisions get bigger as well as consequences of mistakes getting more expensive. A virtual finance controller helps you:
Understand where the profit really comes from
Improve cash flow with proper forecasting
Avoid tax and compliance surprises
Build systems that scale with you
Make decisions based on data, not guesswork
It is all about visibility and control, so you can grow with confidence and avoid costly surprises!
Work with Strivex today
At striveX®, we support values-driven businesses to claim the R&D tax relief they deserve. Whether you’re exploring your first claim or need to strengthen an existing process, we’ll guide you every step of the way – giving you a clear understanding and confidence.
Better systems create a more efficient business
If your finance systems are clunky, everything takes longer. Approvals drag. Reconciliations are late. Reports are missing or inaccurate.
At striveX we focus on building a clean, connected and scalable finance function for every client. This includes:
Automation
Reducing manual work through integrated, cloud-based systems
Reporting that matters
Cash flow, margins, debtor days and the KPIs that reflect performance
Clean financial data
Accurate numbers that support strong decisions and fast action.
We unify bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management reporting in one seamless system. No confusion. No delays. Just one clear picture of how the business is performing.
A smarter alternative to hiring in-house
A full internal finance team is expensive. Salaries, pensions, training and software all add up. And if you hire too early, you are paying for capacity you do not yet need. An outsourced finance partner gives you:
- Senior guidance without the senior cost
- Scalable support that grows with you
- Access to specialist expertise on demand
- A team that has seen what fast growth looks like
We built striveX from our dining room table to a seven figure firm within five years. We know how to scale, and we are here to help you do the same.
Learn more!
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Why having one provider matters
When different providers handle payroll, VAT and bookkeeping, gaps appear. Information gets delayed. Things get missed, and you often end up paying more for a worse result.
We set everything up in one unified system so nothing falls through the cracks. That means fewer surprises and smoother scaling.
Work with striveX today
If your business is growing and you know you need more financial support around you, we would love to help.
Book a discovery call and let us show you how a virtual financial controller can improve your reporting, strengthen your cash flow and keep your business moving forward.
