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How We Work
This is how we work.
We help Irish business owners make sense of their numbers. Bringing clarity, structure, and insight to every financial decision so your business can grow with confidence.
A Clear Structure For Running, Understanding and Growing Your Business
We follow a 3 step model at Around Finance: Organise, Analyse and Grow.
It’s how we turn numbers into knowledge, and knowledge into growth.
It’s how we turn numbers into knowledge, and knowledge into growth.
Phase 1: Organise Your Systems & Processes
Your Business Growth Tech Stack
To scale successfully, you need clear, connected systems and reliable data.
As a tech-first online accounting firm, we help you systemise and streamline operations – from inventory management and time tracking to automated invoicing and record-keeping.
This foundation gives you accurate, real-time financial information and a smoother flow of data across your business, empowering you to make smarter decisions with confidence.
- Automated Bookkeeping
- Payroll & Supplier Payments
- VAT & Compliance
- Real-Time Reporting
- Financial Advisory
Phase 2: Business Analysis
Where Are You Now?
Our approach to business analysis blends finance and data intelligence. We go beyond the basics of profitability to examine every layer of your business – from margins and overheads to marketing efficiency and cashflow rhythm.
We help you pinpoint what’s driving growth, what’s holding you back, and how to turn insights into action.
Financial Analysis
Product unit economics, gross/net profit, revenue growth, labour cost %, and overheads benchmarked against industry standards
Marketing
Budget allocation, ROAS, and contribution margin insights that tie marketing spend to real profit outcomes
KPIS
Key performance metrics tailored to your industry and business model, giving you clarity on what’s working - and what needs to change
Phase 3: Business Growth
Where Do You Want To Go?
Once your systems are organised and your performance analysed, our Fractional CFOs help you turn insight into action. Together, we’ll build a tailored growth strategy that keeps your business on track and your goals within reach.
Business Planning
Scenario planning and best/worst-case budgeting to prepare for every outcome.
Monitoring & Dashboards
Ongoing tracking of performance and key metrics against growth targets, supported by a customised financial dashboard designed for your business.
Regular Financial Check-Ins
Every client gets a structured quarterly review as standard. We review your numbers, flag anything that needs attention, and make sure you're set up for the next quarter. It's included - not an add-on.
Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
In-depth strategy sessions to analyse results, refine budgets, and set growth priorities for the next quarter.
Same-Day Responses
When questions arise, your CFO team is on hand with fast, practical answers—so you can make decisions confidently.
Because real growth comes from clarity, consistency, and confident decision-making.
Download our business growth guides for E-commerce and marketing agencies.
Ready For A Model That Will Grow Your Business?
Get started today with a free consultation – and see how clarity transforms your growth.
Discovery
Share your business goals and challenges. We’ll see how our growth model fits your vision and outline a tailored next step.
Organisation
Once onboard, we’ll connect and streamline your systems - bringing structure and accuracy to your finances.
Analysis
With clean data and clear reporting, we’ll uncover the insights that drive better decisions and stronger margins.
Growth
Together, we’ll build a strategy for sustainable growth - complete with measurable targets and ongoing support.
Why Our Clients Love Us
Hear what other Irish business owners are saying about us.
“Richie and his team are incredible. Always helpful and easy to contact especially if I ever have any questions. They make accounting and paper work very easy for business owners and make it so simple for anyone who may find it difficult to grasp. They have guided me in the best way possible and now I don’t need to worry about my accounts with having Richie & his team on board.”
Goran Deak
Founder | Spona
“I’ve run an agency for years, but I needed an accounting partner who would genuinely free up my time and give me proper clarity around our numbers. Around Finance automated our systems, brought structure to our reporting, and gave me the confidence to focus on growing the business.”
Niamh O'Kennedy
CEO | hellohumans.
“Running a whiskey brand involves complex cycles of income and outgoings over both short and long periods. Around Finance has sorted my accounts, leaving me to focus on building the business and the Thomond Gate brand.”
Nick Ryan
Founder | Thomond Gate Whiskey
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