Outsourced Finance Director, South West London

Outsourced Finance Director Services for South West London

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Growing a business in Fulham or across South West London usually means you’ve outgrown a bookkeeper but you’re nowhere near ready to hire a full time Finance Director on a six figure salary.

An outsourced FD gives you the same board level thinking, forecasting and financial leadership, from a team based five minutes from your office, at a fraction of the cost.

What an outsourced finance director actually does

Budgets and forecasts, cash flow management, the reporting and controls that make your numbers trustworthy, KPIs that actually mean something, and a real presence at board meetings and investor conversations.

It’s the same job as an in house FD, just not tied to one company’s payroll. For the full breakdown of what’s included, see our complete guide.

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Why South West London businesses are choosing outsourced over in-house

A Finance Director in London typically costs £90,000 to £180,000 a year in salary alone, before National Insurance, pension and bonus. Most growing businesses simply don’t have enough FD level work to justify that, not yet.

An outsourced FD gives you the same expertise on a flexible basis, so you’re paying for what you actually need rather than a full time headcount you’re not ready for.

The Companies House deadline every South West London director needs to know about

Since November 2025, new directors have had to verify their identity with Companies House before they can be appointed. If you’re an existing director, you’ve got until the end of 2026 to do the same, after that, Companies House can start restricting filings and it becomes a criminal offence to ignore it.

With the deadline now only a few months away, this is exactly the kind of thing that slips through the cracks without someone keeping an eye on it. Talk to us and we’ll make sure it doesn’t.

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How ChadSan supports Fulham and South West London businesses

Our London team is based in Fulham, SW6, working with founders and directors across Chelsea, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, Clapham and the wider South London area. Being local means the conversations that matter, board meetings, investor updates, a difficult cash flow month, happen in person when they need to, not just over email.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outsourced finance director cost compared to hiring one?
A full time FD in London typically costs £90,000 to £180,000 a year in salary alone. Outsourced FD support starts at a fraction of that, scaling up as your business needs more of our time. See our full pricing for exact packages.

When does a business actually need a finance director?
Usually once you’re making decisions that numbers alone can’t answer, a funding round, a hiring plan, a cash flow squeeze you didn’t see coming. If you’re asking the question, it’s worth a conversation.

Do I need to verify my identity with Companies House?
Yes, if you’re a director, an LLP member or a person of significant control. New appointees have had to since November 2025, and existing office holders have until the end of 2026 before Companies House starts enforcement action.

Can an outsourced FD work alongside my existing bookkeeper or accountant?
Yes, and often does. The FD role sits above day to day bookkeeping, forecasting, strategy and board level reporting rather than duplicating the record keeping work.

Are you based locally in South West London?
Yes, our team works from Fulham, SW6, covering Chelsea, Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, Clapham and the wider South London area.

Not sure what you need?

If you think you’re outgrowing your bookkeeper but not ready for a full time finance director, talk to our team for advice.

Talk to our South West London team