See where your finance function is costing you time, money and momentum.

Business PSP Pulse is Stryde’s deep-dive review of the people, systems and processes shaping your finance function and how it integrates with the wider business. We analyse how things work today, identify opportunities for improvement and give you a clear route to knowing you have the right people, stronger efficiency and better financial clarity; your long term growth plans guiding the insights.

Why it matters

You may be wondering whether you need more staff, better systems or simply a better process. Often the real issue is not obvious from the inside. Business PSP Pulse helps you understand what is actually slowing the business down before you spend money in the wrong place.

What Business PSP Pulse looks at

People and role clarity
‍We assess whether the right people are doing the right finance tasks, with clear ownership, accountability and the right level of financial leadership in place.

Systems and software setup
We review how well your finance systems are configured, connected and being used to support efficient working and reliable information.

Data flow and reporting quality
We look at how financial data moves through the business and whether the reports being produced are accurate, timely and useful for decision-making.

Process efficiency
We identify where finance tasks are taking longer than they should, being duplicated, relying too heavily on individuals or creating unnecessary manual work.

Risk areas and bottlenecks
We highlight the points in your finance function where errors, delays, dependency on key people or lack of control could create problems as the business grows.

Opportunities to improve visibility and control
We show where better structure, reporting, systems or routines could give leadership a clearer view of performance, cash flow and future decisions.

Kieran presenting financial findings in a meeting

How Business PSP Pulse works

Analysis:

We review four key areas: the quality of data and other inputs, how data flows into and out of the finance function, what reporting tools and metrics you need and how clear a picture you have of your financial position (including how easy it is to make business decisions). We look at this in relation to your people, your systems and your processes.

Review:

We identify inefficiencies, risk points, hidden costs and areas where better structure could improve visibility and performance. Solutions: You receive a practical report with recommendations, priorities, quantified benefits and next-step options.

Outcomes:

1. A clearer view of where inefficiencies exist
2. Better understanding of staffing, systems and process gaps
3. Practical recommendations to reduce waste and improve control
4. Stronger foundations for future finance support or implementation

COMMON QUESTIONS

Business Pulse FAQ

How much does it cost?

The cost of our business pulse service varies based on individual businesses and the value we can provide. Our pricing typically starts at £5000, and we guarantee to save your company time and money if you proceed with our recommendations.

How long will it take?

Based on previous pulse services we have completed, below are the average times spent on each stage of the process. Analysis: 3 days, Review: 3 weeks, Solutions: provided at the end of the review

How much time do my team and I need to invest?

This varies greatly, but generally about 1-2 days across the entire process.

Do you guarantee to save me time?

We conduct pre-pulse checks. These checks help us conduct a brief overview of your business to ensure that we can offer you value with our pulse service.

Customers love the ease
and simplicity

"If you're implementing EOS and need real financial insight, Stryde is the partner you want"

Craig

CEO, Northern Print Solutions

"Stryde have given me confidence in my finances and have helped me to put my time into growing the business. The outsourced CFO setup works perfectly for us. We’ve been able to create a solid plan around lots of financial questions and challenges, without the cost of a
full-time hire"

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CEO, FM4U

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