Turnaround CFO
When the pressure's on, you need a
steady hand on the numbers.
Tight cash, rising costs, a nervous lender or a letter from HMRC. We step in quickly, take control of the finances and give you a clear plan, so you can get back to running the business.
Does this sound familiar?
You're not sure how much cash you'll have at the end of next month.
Suppliers are chasing, and you're deciding who to pay each week.
VAT or PAYE is overdue, or will be soon.
Your bank is asking for forecasts or reviewing your facilities.
Margins have shrunk, and you're not sure which products or customers are to blame.
Your management accounts are late, or you don't trust them.
If you've nodded at two or more of these, acting early gives you far more options.
How we stabilise your business
1
Get control of cash (weeks 1–2)
We build a 13-week cash flow forecast from your real data, identify immediate pressure points and set up weekly cash management. You'll know exactly where you stand.
2
Buy time with creditors
We prepare the numbers and the case for HMRC Time to Pay arrangements, and we lead conversations with lenders, landlords and key suppliers. Credible forecasts change the tone of those conversations.
3
Find the leaks
We analyse margin by product, customer and channel, and review stock, costing and overheads. For product businesses, we often find stock valuation or costing errors that hide losses.
4
Fix the engine
We put the controls in place so it doesn't happen again: purchase approvals, credit control, reliable month-end and live reporting in Odoo. Our team runs them for you.
5
Plan the way forward
A realistic recovery plan, with funding options where needed, that you, your board and your lenders can believe in.
Straight talking, on your side
We'll tell you the truth about your position, including when it's serious. As a director, you have legal duties when a company is under financial strain. We'll help you understand where you stand and document the decisions you make. If a formal restructuring or insolvency process becomes the right option, we'll introduce you to licensed insolvency practitioners we trust, and we'll keep supporting you through it.
Why Augur
Speed
We can have a 13-week cash forecast in place within [10 days].
Hands-on
Our finance operations team catches up the bookkeeping and filings while your CFO focuses on the plan.
Real data
We work from your live system, not estimates.
Commercial experience
Senior leadership backgrounds at Cable & Wireless, DHL, Kimberly-Clark, Imperial Brands and Anaplan mean we understand operations, not just accounts.
What happens when you call
1
A confidential 30-minute call
You tell us what's going on.
2
Rapid diagnostic
A fixed-fee review of cash, creditors and financial position, delivered within [two weeks].
3
Stabilisation support
More CFO days at the start, tapering off as the business recovers.
Common questions
The earlier you act, the more options you have. Even if things are serious, a clear picture of your position is the first step.
Yes. We can prepare and support Time to Pay requests and help bring overdue filings up to date.
No. We help businesses avoid getting there. If a formal process is needed, we'll introduce you to a licensed insolvency practitioner.
Completely.
The sooner you know where you stand, the more options you have
Book a confidential call with a CFO. There's no obligation.