Ongoing senior finance support focused on cost performance, forecasting and continuous improvement — providing capability without the cost of a permanent senior hire.
It suits businesses that need regular, experienced challenge of the cost base and the forecast, but don't need or can't yet justify a full-time senior finance role.
The question we answer: How do we sustain and improve performance?
Is it right for you?
This service is usually a good fit when:
- You need senior finance input but not a full-time hire
- Forecasts are regularly missed or re-cut
- Savings from earlier work are starting to drift
- Leadership wants regular, independent challenge of cost performance
What's included
- Monthly cost performance reviews
- Forecasting and reforecasting
- Budget challenge
- Cost-driver monitoring
- Variance investigation
- Savings and benefits tracking
- Scenario modelling
- Management reporting
- Continuous improvement pipeline
- Senior finance business partnering
How it fits the CostVantage approach
Every engagement follows the same structured method — Baseline → Diagnose → Challenge → Quantify → Act → Control — so the work moves from data to decisions and from decisions to measurable results. Read more about the approach.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cost & FP&A Partner service cost?
Typically £2k–£5k per month, depending on the level of involvement agreed.
What does a typical month include?
A cost performance review, forecast update, investigation of the main variances and progress tracking on savings — with the exact mix agreed to suit the business.
Is this a replacement for a finance director?
It provides senior finance capability focused on cost and forecasting, without the cost of a permanent senior hire. It can work alongside an existing finance team.
Do we need to have used another CostVantage service first?
No. It can be a starting point in its own right, or follow a Diagnostic or Improvement Programme to keep the gains.
Can the level of support change?
Yes. The scope can be adjusted as the business's needs change.
Talk it through first.
A short, confidential, no-obligation conversation is the best way to see whether Cost & FP&A Partner is the right starting point for your business.
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