Our Services

Structured financial leadership for scaling innovation and tech businesses.

We operate as your outsourced finance function — embedding discipline, visibility, and strategic financial thinking into your business.

All ARQ engagements are built on a 12-month retainer model, providing continuity, measurable progress, and a consistent financial operating rhythm. As your business evolves, your finance function scales with you.

The ARQ Service Levels

We deliver finance support across three structured tiers: Enable, Insight, and Lead.

Each level reflects the stage and complexity of your business — from building financial foundations to driving enterprise value.

All ARQ engagements begin with a structured diagnostic to ensure the right service level and financial operating rhythm is implemented from day one.

  • ENABLE – Foundational Finance & Control

    For early-stage growth businesses that need structure, clarity, and dependable financial processes.

    Enable establishes control and visibility across your finance function.

    Includes:

    • Bookkeeping and monthly reporting

    • VAT and payroll oversight

    • Cashflow forecasting setup and monitoring

    • Working capital management

    • Monthly review with light-touch strategic input

    • Clean, reliable financial data foundation

    Enable ensures your numbers are accurate, your reporting is consistent, and your cash position is understood — creating the stability required for sustainable growth.

  • INSIGHT – Strategic Finance & Decision Support

    For scaling businesses that require regular senior financial leadership and structured performance visibility.

    Insight embeds financial thinking into leadership decision-making.

    Includes everything in Enable, plus:

    • Up to two days per month of Fractional FD support

    • Board-ready reporting and performance dashboards

    • Margin and cost structure analysis

    • Scenario modelling and forward planning

    • Quarterly financial strategy reviews

    • KPI definition and tracking

    Insight transforms finance from a reporting function into a decision engine – enabling faster, more confident growth.

  • LEAD – Embedded Financial Leadership

    For founder-led businesses navigating rapid expansion, fundraising, or exit preparation.

    Lead provides tailored, high-level financial leadership aligned to your strategic roadmap.

    Typically includes:

    • Ongoing strategic Finance Director leadership

    • Investor reporting and fundraising support

    • Capital strategy and valuation planning

    • Board structuring and governance development

    • Commercial modelling for scale, acquisition, or exit

    • Finance team build-out and systems design

    Lead positions finance as a core strategic function – strengthening enterprise value and long-term resilience.

  • Specialist Project Support

    In addition to our retained service levels, ARQ provides structured project-based support for defined initiatives, including:

    • Investment round preparation

    • Financial due diligence readiness

    • Cashflow stabilisation and turnaround

    • Working capital optimisation

    • Financial systems implementation

    • Board restructuring and governance frameworks

    Additional project days can be added to any service level as required.