Virtual Financial Controller Services
Senior financial oversight for small businesses, delivered remotely and part-time. Monthly management accounts, cash flow and budget control, and someone to talk the numbers through with, without the cost of a full-time hire.
What you get
A Financial Controller, Without the Full-Time Salary
Not every business needs a full-time finance director, but every business needs financial leadership. Our Virtual Financial Controller service gives you expert financial management without the cost of hiring in-house.
You might also hear it called a virtual finance manager, virtual business controller or online financial controller. Whatever the name, the job is the same: making sure the people running the business see accurate numbers every month and understand what to do about them.
Strategic Financial Planning
Aligning your finances with business goals.
Cash Flow & Budget Oversight
Ensuring your business stays financially healthy.
Financial Reporting & Insights
Providing the data you need to make informed decisions.
Compliance & Risk Management
Keeping your business financially compliant and risk-aware.
Tailored Support for Scaling Businesses
Helping you grow sustainably.
Is it time?
When Does Your Business Need a Virtual Financial Controller?
You have good bookkeeping, but nobody is telling you what the numbers mean for the decisions in front of you.
You are making pricing, hiring or investment calls on gut feel because the figures arrive too late to help.
Cash feels tight even in months that look profitable, and you cannot see the squeeze coming.
The owner still does the finance on a Sunday night, and it is now taking time the business needs elsewhere.
A bank, investor or buyer is about to look closely at your numbers and you want them clean and explainable.
You need finance director level thinking, but a full-time hire would cost more than the business can justify.
How it works
From First Call to Monthly Review
Step 1
Free 30-minute call
We talk through where the business is, what is worrying you, and whether a virtual financial controller is the right level of support or whether bookkeeping or management accounts alone would do.
Step 2
Review and set-up
We review your books, chart of accounts and reporting in Xero, fix what needs fixing, and agree the monthly scope and fee up front so there are no surprise bills.
Step 3
Monthly pack and review call
Each month you get management accounts, a cash flow forecast and a budget comparison, then a call where we walk through what changed, what it means and what to do next.
Step 4
Support in between
When a decision with a financial angle comes up, from a big quote to a new hire, you have someone to check the numbers with before you commit, not after.
FAQ
Virtual Financial Controller Questions.
What does a virtual financial controller do?
A virtual financial controller gives a small business the financial oversight a larger company gets from an in-house controller, delivered remotely and part-time. That means monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, budget tracking, tightening up finance processes and controls, and being a sounding board for decisions with a financial dimension.
How is a virtual financial controller different from a bookkeeper or accountant?
A bookkeeper records transactions and keeps the books reconciled. An accountant prepares year-end accounts and tax returns. A virtual financial controller sits above both: interpreting the numbers every month and helping you act on them. We can provide all three, so the handover between them is never a gap.
How much does a virtual financial controller cost?
We charge a fixed monthly fee agreed before we start, based on the size of the business and how much support you need. It is a fraction of the cost of employing a financial controller or finance director, with no recruitment fees, employer costs or notice period.
Is a virtual financial controller the same as a virtual finance director?
They overlap. A finance director role leans towards strategy, funding and board-level decisions, while a controller role leans towards accurate reporting, cash control and processes. For most small businesses the practical need is a mix of both, which is what our service is built around.
Do you need to be local to work with us?
No. Everything runs through cloud accounting and video calls, so we work with businesses across the UK. We are based in Uddingston, so clients across Glasgow and Lanarkshire can also meet us in person when that helps.
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Need Expert Financial Support?
At KJ Management Accounting Solutions, we know that every business is different, and so are its financial needs. Whether you’re looking for ongoing finance management or one-off strategic support, we’re here to provide tailored solutions that fit your business goals.
From simplifying daily accounting to helping you plan for sustainable growth, we take the complexity out of finance, so you can focus on running and growing your business with confidence.
Let’s Chat! Get in touch today, and let’s discuss how we can help you take control of your finances and build a stronger financial future.
Who would you like to speak to?
Book with KieranFounder & Chartered Accountant
Book with ElaineCo-Founder & Chartered Accountant