Turn Financial Complexity Into Strategic Advantage
We help ambitious UK businesses scale.
Whether you’re preparing for investment, navigating rapid growth, or optimising financial performance, our Big Four-trained CFOs deliver the strategic expertise you need without the full-time cost.
From £10M startups to £100M+ enterprises, we transform financial challenges into competitive advantages.






We Collaborate with High-Growth Start-ups and SMEs
40 %
Average improvement in cash flow visibility
95 %
of Clients secure funding within 12 months
£2.3M +
Average valuation increase





Comprehensive Financial Leadership for Every Growth Stage
From start-up to scale-up to exit – we provide the strategic financial expertise that ambitious companies need to thrive.
Strategic Cost Optimisation
Boost your profitability without sacrificing quality. We perform a deep-dive analysis of your operational costs, supply chain, and overheads to identify significant, sustainable savings. Our focus is on enhancing efficiency and improving margins to free up capital for growth and investment.
Other Services
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Exit Planning & Strategy
- Fundraising
- Property Tax
- Grants
- And more…



"Fusing the meticulous rigor of a 'Big Four' trained ICAEW Chartered Accountant with the strategic vision of an Investment Banker, we build the investor-grade financial foundation your growth demands."
Kishen Patel
Founder, Consult EFC
Why choose Consult EFC
With over 20 years of experience spanning Investment Banking, Consulting and Audit, innovation lies at the very heart of Consult EFC.
Client Success Stories
From Operational Chaos to Investment Ready in 8 Months
“EFC didn’t just fix our numbers – they transformed how we think about financial strategy. The investment we secured was a direct result of their work.” Founder, Telecoms Company based in London
Business Plan
Pitch Deck
Financial Model
A telecoms company was struggling to achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving industry. Key challenges included:
- Complex Financial Planning
- Operational Inefficiencies
- Investor Confidence
We partnered with the telecoms business to deliver:
- Bespoke Business Plan
- Scenario-based Financial Modelling
- Process Improvements
Our team successfully empowered the CEO and CFO with the tools, insights, and strategies they needed to transform our business and obtain investment.
Month-end Data Analytics and Visualisations
“We cut our month-end close time from 15 days to 3 days – many thanks to the Consult EFC team.” CEO, SME based in Surrey
Analytics
Data Insights
Visualisations
A leading mid-sized enterprise faced persistent obstacles in their month-end close and reporting process. Key challenges included:
- Lack of Standardisation
- Manual Data Entry
- Data Discrepancies
- Limited Visibility
- Inconsistent Reporting
We immediately parachuted our team in and delivered:
- Automated Data Integration
- Standardised Templates and Workflows
- Interactive Dashboards
- Data Validation & Error Trapping
Accelerated Month-End Close: Automation and standardisation reduced the close timeline by 40%, freeing finance teams to focus on analysis rather than data wrangling.
Improved Data Accuracy: Automated validation and unified data sources significantly decreased reconciliation errors and reporting discrepancies.
Real-Time Insights: Leadership gained access to up-to-date dashboards, enabling proactive decision-making and rapid response to emerging issues.
Strategic Financial Modelling Drives 300% Valuation Increase
“EFC helped us achieve a 80% faster month-end close with real-time dashboards.” Co-Founder, Fintech Startup based in the UK
Growth
Financial Model
Strategic Review
A fast-growing technology company was struggling to chart a clear path for sustainable expansion. The leadership team faced several persistent obstacles:
- Fragmented & Incomplete Data
- Unreliable Financial Models
- Strategic Blind Spots
- Investor Uncertainty
We delivered a comprehensive Financial Model & Strategic Review, tailored to the client’s business and growth ambitions:
- Custom-Built Financial Model with KPI tracking
- Consolidated and cleansing raw data from all data sources
- Actionable Insights with Actual vs Budget tracking on a monthly basis
- ARR Snowball Analysis with a deep-dive into Churn
- Investor-Ready Narrative with a compelling equity story and Investor Deck
Clarity and Confidence: The bespoke financial model provided a single source of truth, eliminating errors and enabling confident, data-driven decision-making.
Strategic Focus: The strategic review highlighted where to focus resources for the greatest impact, uncovering new revenue streams and operational efficiencies.
Enhanced Investor Appeal: With a clear growth narrative and robust forecasts, the company successfully secured additional funding and strengthened stakeholder trust.
Sustainable Growth: EFC’s recommendations empowered the business to streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale effectively – positioning it for long-term success.
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