Board-Level Finance Director, CFO & NED Services in Thame

Unlock Strategic Leadership for Your SME — Without the Full-Time Overhead

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Board-Level Expertise for Growing Thame Businesses

Looking for strategic leadership without the full-time cost? Secantor provides handpicked, accredited Finance Directors (FDs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Operations Directors, and Management Accountants to ambitious SMEs across Thame and Oxfordshire.
 
We don’t act like consultants — we become part of your management team. Our experts bring boardroom experience, commercial insight, and a hands-on approach that helps unlock growth, improve control, and build long-term value.
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Trusted By SME Leadership Teams In Thame

We work with SME businesses across Thame and Oxfordshire. Our support also extends to neighbouring counties such as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire,  Surrey, Warwickshire and Wiltshire helping owner-managed businesses access senior-level financial and operational expertise locally.

Every Secantor professional is personally accredited by our directors for their technical expertise, commercial experience and leadership impact. We support founders, managing directors and leadership teams with clear, practical financial and operational insight, tailored to each stage of growth — from scale-up and performance improvement through to succession planning and exit.

Why Secantor?

  • Commercially focused – Every expert has real-world board experience in both SMEs and blue-chip corporates.
  • Scalable support – Choose part-time, interim, or project-based roles based on your needs.
  • Proven impact – Trusted by over 1,000 UK SMEs to improve profitability, reduce risk, and deliver results.
  • Flexible engagement – No rigid frameworks. Just pragmatic, tailored support that fits your business.
  • Ongoing director oversight – You’re supported not just by your lead expert, but by a senior Secantor director.
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Our Services at a Glance

Our 5-Point Commitment to You

✅ Expert Advice You Can Rely On: You’ll work with a qualified, experienced professional who’s focused on results.

✅ A Trusted Working Relationship: We select someone who fits your culture, team, and goals.

✅ Tailored Support for Your Business: No templates — just relevant, practical, hands-on input.

✅ Dependable, Consistent Delivery: We meet deadlines, keep promises, and deliver lasting impact.

✅ Clear, Proactive Communication: No jargon. Just senior-level expertise, clearly delivered.

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Find out how Secantor could support your leadership team.

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Use the calendar to book a free 30-minute call with Paul and get clarity on your next steps

On the call, you’ll:

  • Identify what’s holding back your profit and growth
  • Gain clearer direction on your business priorities
  • Understand how to improve cashflow and performance
  • Explore practical steps to move your business forward

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Expert advice

Free Business Review

No two businesses are the same. This is why we offer a free business review. We can arrange an initial chat with one of our experts to get things started. Then a couple of our team members will visit you to listen to the story of your business. From this meeting, we’ll be able to provide you with some interesting insights into your business from our independent experience. This will allow you to see how we work and help us to select the right expert for your business. Contact us to book a free consultation.

Why not read one of our short case studies to learn about Secantor's impact.

“We will never forget your huge contribution to Montezuma’s and your constant support, encouragement and all the board room laughs. Thank you for everything!” - Helen Pattinson, MD & Co-founder of Montezuma’s Chocolates

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Want to Boost Your Business Profits?

Profitability is the heartbeat of any successful business. Ready to take your business to the next level? Download your free guide and discover 10 powerful strategies to increase your business profits today!

Inside this guide, you'll discover how to:

✓ Create a budget that works for you

✓ Identify profit hotspots (and tackle any losses)

✓ Maximise sales while keeping costs in check

✓ Master the difference between 'Mark-up' and 'Margin'

…and so much more!

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Ways Secantor Will Help You

4 Develop a Plan
Develop & Implement A Successful Plan
5 Optimise Finances
Optimise Your Finances
6 Develop a Team
Develop A Strong Accountable Team
7 Build Value in Your Business
Build Value In Your Business
8 Improve Operational Efficiency
Improve Operational Efficiency
9 Exit Your Business Successfully
Exit Your Business Successfully

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What Does It Take to Build a Successful SME?

This guide is designed for ambitious SME owners who want to:

  • Focus on what actually drives growth
  • Spot where profit is being lost
  • Improve margins with smarter decisions
  • Strengthen cash flow and financial control
  • Build a stronger foundation for sustainable growth
  • Take practical action that moves the business forward
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Why Business Owners Often Can't See Their Biggest Opportunities
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Why Business Owners Often Can't See Their Biggest Opportunities

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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Markup vs Margin Explained Many SME business owners use the terms markup and gross profit margin interchangeably.

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Our Services

We help you make strategic decisions

Secantor provides expert financial and management support to SME owners and directors. Our commercially experienced team covers the following roles.

1 Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Strategic support and experience to guide you as you make decisions and build value in your business. A NED acts as a sounding board for your ideas, improves business performance, holds you and your team to account and helps you achieve a successful exit.

Responsibilities

✓ Strategic business planning

✓ Support strategic decision-making

✓ Set business goals and objectives

✓ Rejuvenate struggling businesses

✓ Manage growth effectively

✓ Implement best practice

✓ Sounding board for your ideas

✓ Set and communicate vision

✓ Hold you & your team to account

✓ Build an effective management team

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2 Finance Director

Finance Director

Expert financial leadership from a commercially experienced, qualified accountant. An FD will create financial plans, report your monthly performance against budget and interpret the figures to help you make sound decisions & improve profitability.

Responsibilities

✓ Expert financial advice

✓ Interpret financial results a support decisions

✓ Develop & oversee your finance team

✓ Improve profitability & control costs

✓ Prepare management accounts

✓ Create 3-5 year financial plan

✓ Budget setting

✓ Source appropriate funding

✓ Cashflow forecasting & management

✓ Prepare reports & commentaries for your bank

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3 Operations Director

Operations Director

Strategic operational leadership to transform your people and business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. An Operations Director helps you build a strong management team, delegate operational actions and improve business performance.

Responsibilities

✓ Develop strength in your management team

✓ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)

✓ Hold people accountable to achieve results

✓ Process and quality improvement

✓ Help you delegate effectively

✓ Create clear job descriptions

✓ Identify and recruit talent

✓ Implement robust operational systems

✓ Establish clear goals and expectations

✓ Enable your team to achieve excellence

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Free Business Review

Discover tailored insights for your business with our simple 3-step process: a quick chat, an onsite visit, and expert advice.
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