Financial Advisory
A senior finance partner, without a full-time hire
Hassan gives owners and finance teams an experienced second view on the decisions that matter, from how the finance function runs to how results are reported.
- Finance function review
- Controls and month-end close
- Decision support
Finance function check, example
- Month-end close12 days
- Reporting packMonthly
- ControlsGaps
- Tax complianceOn track
- Cash forecastNone
Each review ends with a scored report like this and a prioritised plan.
Who this is for
Where Financial Advisory makes the biggest difference
As a business grows, the finance function often lags behind: month-end takes too long, reports arrive late, controls rely on one person. Hassan helps owners see where the gaps are and fix them in the right order.
Owner-managed businesses
An experienced adviser to test plans and numbers before you commit.
Companies outgrowing their accountant
A finance function designed for the next stage, not the last one.
Finance managers without a CFO
A senior sounding board for difficult judgements and board questions.
Businesses preparing for investment or sale
Numbers, controls and reporting cleaned up before scrutiny.
Scope
What is covered
A clear scope from the start, so you know exactly what you are getting.
Included
- Finance function and month-end close review
- Chart of accounts and reporting structure
- Internal controls over cash, purchasing and payroll
- Management and investor reporting
- Decision support for pricing, investment and expansion
- Ongoing part-time finance partner support
Not included
- Regulated investment or personal wealth advice
- Mergers, valuations and due diligence (handled by the TWMA team)
Larger or specialist work is delivered with the wider team at TWMA Management Consulting.
Approach
How the work runs
Four stages, with a clear output at the end of each.
Discovery
Agree the questions you need answered and the time frame.
Review
Look at the finance function, reports and controls as they really work.
Recommendations
A scored report and a plan in priority order.
Follow-through
Support while the changes are made, monthly or as needed.
Questions
Common questions
Short answers to what clients ask most. Rules change, so Hassan confirms the position for your business against current official guidance.
Is this personal financial or investment advice?
No. Hassan advises businesses on finance, reporting and tax. He does not give regulated investment or personal wealth advice.
Do you replace our accountant or finance manager?
No. Hassan works alongside your team, adding senior experience where it is needed. Bookkeeping and outsourced accounting are available through the wider TWMA team if you need them.
How is an engagement priced?
Each engagement is scoped and quoted after the first call, usually as a fixed fee for a defined piece of work or a monthly retainer for ongoing support.
What about larger projects?
Mergers, valuations, ERP projects and internal audit are delivered by the TWMA Management Consulting team, with Hassan as your point of contact where relevant.
Related
Related expertise
Official guidance: UAE Ministry of Finance
Next step
Book a first conversation
Tell Hassan what you are working on. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Dubai time.