Our story
We build and run smart finance functions® and data analytics for fast-growth and complex businesses.
Our mission is to deliver relevant insight that enables better business decisions.
flinder and our sister firm, Next Level Business, are both part of Ascendant, a new group leading the way in “Finance as a Service”.
How it started
In 2017, there were two accountants, Alastair and Luke, with a passion for technology and data, and a belief that the needs of fast-growth tech companies weren’t being met by established accounting firms; there was too much gazing into a rear-view mirror and a passive nod-along ‘involvement’ in the business.
They wanted to up the ante. They wanted to harness cloud technology to give founders real-time meaningful insight and be a commercial voice at the Board table.
So, they set out to bring their Big Four experience and knowledge of best practice finance functions, to tailor it for scaling, fast-growth companies. And flinder was born.
Pioneering change
Since then, flinder has been a disrupter and a pioneer; shaking up the accounting industry and acting as a catalyst for change. It’s at the forefront of the industry in its creation of smart finance functions® to accelerate the growth of tech, SaaS and e-commerce businesses.
flinder is now the technology and data-led finance partner to some of the most exciting fast-growth businesses helping them to improve performance, prepare for investment and scale operations.
The benchmark
While we’re proud to have won a number of awards on our journey, we're also involved in judging others across accounting, tech and e-commerce awards. We also help shape the future of the profession contributing to various panels, advisory boards and steering committees.
Thanks to our team and clients for continually pushing us.
We don't just talk fast-growth, we live it
Winner of Best Independent Firm in Greater London.
Our ethos
Fast-growth business leaders need responsive reporting and relevant insight now, not tomorrow.
We think finance should be all the things you are. Technology-driven. Data-led. Agile. Commercial. Strategic. Insightful.
We cut through the fluff to deliver meaningful, real-time insight. We get you ready for funding. We support you on the Board. With our help, you have the insight and evidence to tell a great story about your business.
We know what investors want. Companies we have worked with have raised over £250 million. With our support, you will continue to grow.
What's the deal, why a butterfly?
Our values
Coming together
We’re a business that wants to coach and develop inside and outside the office. We invest in bringing our teams together. By spending meaningful time together, for example, on our flinder ski trip, we get to know each other better, we bond, we help each other out and it strengthens our team ethos.
Work with us
Do you want to work with exciting fast-growth companies? Are you a frustrated accountant who feels things could be done better? Want to be at forefront of the profession and working with leading entrepreneurs? A pioneer of tomorrow’s finance function?
We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join and help accelerate our clients’ growth journey.
Check out our careers page to submit your CV or check out our latest vacancies.
Where to find us
London (HQ)
Metal Box Factory, Unit 226
30 Great Guildford St
London, SE1 0HS
United Kingdom
