Case study: How we transformed a global recruitment firm’s finance function
At a glance Challenges What improved with Gravita’s involvement Misaligned charts of accounts across three entities Management accounts taking too long to prepare Unreconciled intercompany transactions Manual processes consuming management accountant time No real-time visibility of business performance Inability to scale processes for international expansion Consolidated chart of accounts with consistent reporting structure Automated management […]
Does your first finance hire need to be an employee?
Written by Director of Transformation, Russell Frayne Looking for more insights on getting your foundational hires right? Join our upcoming webinar ‘What Tech Founders Get Wrong About Risk and How to Fix It Early‘ (10th September, 10-11am) where we’ll explore how strategic decisions around legal, financial, and people foundations can prevent major headaches as you […]
Resilience in a challenging market and how UK hospitality is adapting in 2025
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal The hospitality sector has proven remarkably resilient over the past few years, but 2025 presents obstacles for operators and investors alike. Recent industry analysis reveals a sector in transition, where traditional business models are evolving to meet changing consumer behaviour, mounting cost pressures, and emerging technological opportunities. Talk to […]
How to link your KPIs to your forecast
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal Forecasting is at the heart of good business planning. But a forecast on its own is just numbers. To understand whether those numbers are pointing in the right direction, you need context. That’s where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in. KPIs and forecasting go hand in hand. Used […]
What is the difference between budgeting and forecasting?
Financial planning is essential to any business and business planning, but it can mean very different things depending on what you are trying to achieve. Two of the most useful tools in this space are budgeting and forecasting. Both involve looking ahead and working with numbers, but they do it in different ways and for […]
How to write a business plan: A guide for growing businesses
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal Writing a business plan is a crucial step for growing businesses. It provides a roadmap for your company, helping to attract investors, guide your strategy, and ensure you stay focused on long-term goals. Here is a practical guide to writing an effective business plan for growing businesses. Speak […]
Retail optimism rises, but is it too soon to celebrate?
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal As an avowed shopaholic, I noted that retailer’s optimism about their profits and growth for the year ahead has reached a near-decade high, amid sustained business confidence since the Autumn budget. Data released by the Lloyds Business Barometer showed highest figures since August 2015 and ONS data showing retail […]
Case study: Why NHS recruitment agency Day Webster trusts Gravita
Gravita Accounts Partner, Neil Driver and team have been working with Hugh Woods Ballard and Daniel Wise since 2012 as Day Webster established itself within healthcare recruitment, growing rapidly and expanding to new offices. Alongside Neil, Audit Partner, Jenny Cessini and Outsourcing Partner, Ben Chernoff, have provided tax, audit and accountancy support throughout this journey, […]
Case study: Real-time insight, real-world results for Conversis
At a glance Challenges What improved with Gravita’s involvement Access to financial information was difficult and slow Finance team was off-site Costly finance function SAGE was unable to integrate with other operational tools within the business Customer balances were not regularly resolved, resulting in poor credit control Integration between operational tools and Xero improved efficiency […]
The new Employers’ NICs rates – how will they impact your business and your people management strategy?
Written by Accounts Partner, Jen Sewell In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the government announced that the following changes would come into force from 6th April 2025 for Employer’s NIC: A decrease of the Secondary Threshold from £9,100 to £5,000 from which Employers NIC is calculated An increase in the Class 1 NICs rate from 13.8% […]