What we do
Everything a PE-Backed SME Needs to Pass Audit Clean
From initial ITGC health check to full audit readiness — and ongoing fractional risk leadership. All senior-led. All built for the scrutiny that comes with PE backing.
Assurance
Audit Readiness
- External audit prep & PBC management
- Walkthroughs, control narratives, remediation
- Mock audits & zero-finding remediation
Technology
Systems Governance & ITGC
- Access, change & operations controls
- ERP architecture & data integrity reviews
- Cyber & SOX-style readiness for mid-market
Governance
Operational Risk
- Risk register & control framework design
- Three-lines-of-defence implementation
- Process re-engineering & policy uplift
Growth · MOU Analytics
SME Tax & Profitability
- Corporation tax structuring
- R&D tax credit advisory
- Margin uplift & cost optimisation
Leadership
Fractional CFO / Risk Director
- Board-level financial leadership
- Cash flow strategy & exit readiness
- Strategic financial modelling
Governance
Board & Audit Committee Advisory
- NED & Audit Committee support
- Governance framework design
- Independent assurance reporting
Sister service
Need SME tax advisory & profit maximisation?
MOU Analytics is our dedicated arm for ambitious UK SMEs — combining tax structuring, R&D credits and management reporting to unlock real margin and cash.
Tax Structuring
Cash & Margin
Profit Modelling
Client snapshot
Mid-market manufacturer · FY24
R&D claim recovered
£182k
Effective tax rate reduced
−6.4%
Gross margin uplift
+11pts
Delivered in partnership with MOU Analytics.