Project Overview:
A community-interest company in the technology sector, developing software to encourage participatory democracy within communities and housing associations. Small team of three full-time and two part-time members.

My Role:
Brought in to take over financial management and develop a simplified five-year financial forecast to support a bond raise. Following the successful completion of the forecast, I was retained to manage ongoing financial operations.
Key Objectives:
Build a clear, investor-ready financial forecast.
Ensure ongoing financial stability through proactive cashflow management.
Monitor performance against agreed KPIs.

Actions Taken:
Created a streamlined five-year financial model in Excel, balancing simplicity for stakeholder clarity with the depth required for strategic planning.
Managed day-to-day finances using Xero, including debtor and creditor oversight.
Regularly analysed and reported on financial performance, flagging potential risks early.

Outcomes & Impact:
The forecast provided a robust foundation for the bond raise, and ongoing financial management ensured stable operations and early risk mitigation.

Tools & Methods
Xero, Excel, KPI tracking framework.