Shaun Spalding

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ABOUT SHAUN SPALDING

When I speak with business leaders, I hear the same frustrations again and again:• Finance processes feel like a manual slog, even with a team in place• Monthly reporting is non-existent or arrives too late• Reports show profit, but give no insight into business drivers• Forecasts don’t guide growth decisions or show if you’re on track• Tax advice comes too late when the chance to save has already goneThe consequence is that costs creep in unnoticed. Profits look fine on paper, but cash flow tells another story. Growth plans are built on guesswork.Avant AdvisoryWe give business owners and directors clarity and control, not just compliance.Through The Avant Method, we deliver four distinct services. Each can stand alone or be combined depending on the needs of your business.1. Avant Edge – Real-time reportingDashboards that provide a clear view of profitability by client, project, or team. They highlight where margins are slipping before they become a problem, giving leaders confidence in growth decisions.2. Part-time Finance DirectorStrategic financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. We provide board-level expertise and take responsibility for the entire finance function — bookkeeping, reporting, forecasting, and tax.3. Strategy-2-Action workshopsPractical consultancy sessions that turn business plans into executable steps. Each workshop delivers roadmaps, process maps, and tools that enable teams to act immediately.4. Tax WiseForward-looking tax planning that reduces liabilities, protects wealth, and ensures compliance. Clear advice that focuses on proactive decisions to save time, money, and worry.What this means for your business:• Time back from manual finance work, to focus on growth• Visibility into which clients, projects, or services drive profit• Confidence that growth plans are sustainable• No year-end tax shocks, just proactive planning• Peace of mind that your numbers are accurate and working for youWho we help:• Construction• IT managed services• Professional services firms• Land, estates & agricultureProven results:I am a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and extensive experience across Property, Tech, and Professional Services. I have:• Turned loss-making projects and divisions into profit• Added significant value for companies preparing for sale• Given owners real-time control and the confidence to scale sustainablyTo discuss how Avant Advisory could support your business, email me or click my featured link.