Office of the CFO

FRACTIONAL CFO SERVICES

Focus on what matters. We’ll handle the rest. Clarity, control, and capacity when decisions matter most. For businesses that need strong finance leadership, clarity in their numbers, and the support to handle challenges at every stage of growth. No hiring headaches. No recruitment risk. Just experienced specialists ready when you need them.

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HOW AAB'S CFO SERVICES CAN HELP

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Experienced fractional CFO leadership without the full-time cost

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Clear financial reporting and forecasting

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Flexible support that scales with your business

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Finance systems and processes built for growth

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Strategic financial guidance for confident business decisions

FINANCE SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

Finance should give you clarity, not questions. 

But growth, change and complex decisions can stretch even the strongest teams. 

You need future-proofed systems and strong processes.
Accurate and timely reporting.
Experienced support when pressure builds. 

So you can expand with confidence, focus on growth, and stay in control, wherever your business takes you. 

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Scale with confidence

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Helping businesses stay agile and in control

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CFO-level insight when you need it

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FLEXIBLE CFO SERVICE THAT GROWS WITH YOU

Finance needs change as your business grows.

New markets.  New investors. More complex reporting requirements. 

Building an internal team for every challenge isn’t always practical. 

Our specialists provide the expertise you need, when you need it. 

Our Office of CFO integrate with your existing finance team or provides additional capability where required. 

So your finance function grows with your business, ready for every stage of development. 

CLEAR NUMBERS. CONFIDENT DECISIONS.

Reliable financial information supports every good decision.

But when reporting is inaccurate or delayed, confidence in the numbers disappears.

Our Office of the CFO team strengthens your finance function where it matters most.

Better reporting.
Performance you can trust.
Real-time financial insight.

So your leadership team can see the full picture and act with confidence.

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“AAB’s Office of the CFO solution has been instrumental in supporting our global growth. By managing day-to-day accounting, the CFO services allow our in-house finance team to focus on group-level reporting, financial analysis, and strategic priorities. This has enabled us to expand efficiently and reduce the burden on our back-office operations".

SERA GLOBAL

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Clear Numbers

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Clarity, control, and capacity

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Confidence not complexity

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EXPERT FINANCE SUPPORT, THAT WORKS FOR YOU

Every organisation has different finance needs. 

Some need stronger day-to-day operations.
Others need support with complex accounting or major transactions. 

Our Office of the CFO team gives you targeted support across operational finance, technical accounting, deal activity, and finance transformation — all shaped around your business. 

You get clear reporting, reliable systems, and experienced oversight. 

End-to-end finance capability, tailored to your business 
Clear insight for better decisions and seamless integration with your team 
Flexible support that grows with you, without recruitment delays
So finance becomes a source of confidence — not complexity. 

OPERATIONAL FINANCE THAT KEEPS YOUR BUSINESS MOVING

When day-to-day pressures leave your team stretched.

Your finance team is under pressure. Critical tasks slip, reporting stalls, and decisions get delayed. 

Our Office of the CFO team provide the right expertise at the right time, from transactional support to fractional CFO services, giving you complete peace of mind.

Smooth operations and accurate reporting – from transactional processing to month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. 

Clear performance insights – KPIs, management information, and practical commentary on monthly results.
Realistic forecasting and cash flow modelling – so leadership can plan and act with confidence. So your team has the clarity to make the right calls.  

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TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE WHEN COMPLEXITY INCREASES

When rules change, transactions grow complicated, and scrutiny rises.

Accounting can be overwhelming. Complex transactions, evolving standards, and audits create pressure.

Our specialists step in to simplify complexity and keep your reporting compliant and on track.

Comprehensive accounting advice – across IFRS, UK GAAP, and other reporting frameworks.
Statutory accounts, consolidations, and clear documentation – supporting management judgements with confidence.
Audit support and technical issue resolution – working closely with auditors to prevent surprises.
So reporting stays compliant, robust, and under control.

DEAL ACCOUNTING SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL TRANSACTIONS

When delays create pressure and mistakes aren’t an option. 

Deals move fast. Inaction in accounting creates stress, missed deadlines, and costly errors.  

We help your team act decisively and ease pressure throughout the deal process. 

Preparing and reviewing financial data – from budgets and forecasts to transaction reporting. 

Tackling deal-critical accounting issues early – minimising risk before it becomes a problem. 

Completion accounts, purchase price allocations, and acquisition accounting – ensuring transactions close smoothly. 
Get deals over the line, without the pressure. 

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TRANSFORMATION FOR YOUR NEXT STAGE

When growth stretches your team and systems can’t keep up.

Processes become complex. Reporting slows. Finance struggles to keep pace with the next stage of growth. 

We level-up finance functions so they work efficiently and grow with your business. 

Strategy and process optimisation – finance strategy reviews and simplification across people, systems, and reporting. 


Systems design and implementation – from selection to training, ensuring tools support growth effectively. 


Business integration and operational support – pre-deal planning through delivery across all functional areas. 


So your business is stronger, efficient, and ready to support growth. 

VENTURE CAPITAL SUPPORT WHEN SCALING FAST

When rapid growth exposes gaps in finance know-how. Fast growth challenges founders. Teams can lack experience, reporting may falter, and fundraising risks being slowed.  

We fill the finance expertise gap, helping you make decisions confidently and keep investors on board. 

  • Investor-ready reporting 
  • Credible forecasts investors can rely on 
  • Clear financial information for boards and investors 

Grow fast, with finance expertise you can rely on. 

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OUR EXPERIENCED OFFICE OF THE CFO TEAM

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LAUREN MCCLUSKEY

HEAD OF OFFICE OF THE CFO

Lauren McCluskey leads AAB’s Office of the CFO team, bringing extensive experience supporting SMEs, multinational groups, AIM-listed businesses and investor-backed organisations. She provides practical, commercially focused financial leadership that helps businesses improve visibility, strengthen reporting, and navigate growth and change with confidence.

Stephen Smyth

STEPHEN SMYTH

OFFICE OF THE CFO PARTNER

Stephen Smyth is a Partner within AAB’s Office of the CFO team, bringing extensive experience across accounting, finance and operations management throughout the UK, Ireland and North America. He works with businesses ranging from owner-managed companies to large international organisations, helping them improve reporting, strengthen processes, and use data to support growth and decision-making. 

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