Plug-in Finance & Ops for Retail
Strategic expertise and hands-on execution, without the full-time overhead.
We step in to handle the operational complexity - finance, people-ops, strategic support - so you can focus on what you actually do best: building your brand and growing revenue.
When you work with us, you get experienced operators embedded in your business. Focused on fixing what's broken and building what scales.
We’re there for when you need more than you’ve got.
You're growing. Or restructuring. Or finally ready to stabilise.
Either way, you need more capacity, but committing to permanent hires right now doesn't feel right.
That's where we come in.
We're the team you bring in during the sticky bits - growth spurts, restructures, expansions, pivots.
We work alongside you, plug the gaps with finance expertise, operational ‘muscle’, people support or even a strategic right-hand.
What We Do
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An accountant isn't enough. You need real commercial partnering.
We deliver monthly reporting, margin analysis, and cash flow forecasting that actually reflects the complexity of multi-channel retail. We handle everything from bookkeeping and payroll to FD support, and give you the insights you need to make confident decisions about pricing, expansion, and profitability.
Including:
Monthly management accounts tailored to retail metrics
Sales, margin and stock analysis across channels, products, and customer segments
Driver-based business planning and budgeting
Cash flow forecasting for expansion planning and seasonal working capital
Unit economics analysis (CAC, LTV, contribution margin by channel)
Multi-channel revenue reconciliation (Shopify, marketplaces, wholesale, subscriptions)
Inventory accounting and cost of goods sold tracking
Returns and refunds P&L impact analysis
Sale preparation including financial due diligence support
Investor and board reporting packages
Business rates optimisation and relief applications
VAT complexity resolution for mixed revenue streams
Integration management across Shopify, Stripe, GoCardless, and accounting platforms
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HR platforms give you templates and standard advice. We help you build teams that scale.
You need People-Ops infrastructure that works for retail's unique challenges - seasonal peaks, store teams, commission structures, and flexible working patterns. We help with everything from recruitment and onboarding to retention strategies and performance management, so your team stays engaged and your business stays compliant as you grow.
Including:
Recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
HRIS implementation and performance management frameworks
Employment law compliance including zero-hours contracts, commission structures, and retail working patterns
HR policy writing specific to retail operations
Seasonal recruitment and rapid onboarding processes
Store opening logistics and staffing planning
Flexible working model design for peak periods
Health & Safety audit preparation for retail environments
Performance management for store and warehouse teams
Team training on omnichannel customer service
Change management through expansion or restructuring
Leadership coaching and team development
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Whether you're opening a store or launching a new channel, we put the right people in your corner.
We help you think through what's next, model whether it'll actually be profitable, and then help you deliver it - from feasibility through to launch and post-launch performance tracking.
Including:
Channel expansion strategy (stores, marketplaces, subscriptions, wholesale)
New store feasibility modelling including foot traffic, transaction values, and operating costs
Financial modelling covering setup costs, working capital, break-even, and cash flow
Pop-up, concession, and department store partnership assessment
Marketplace channel analysis (Amazon, eBay, Etsy) including commission structures and margin implications
Subscription model feasibility including pricing strategy and churn assumptions
Staff recruitment for new locations or channels
Go-live planning and soft launch management
Post-launch performance tracking against feasibility assumptions
Course correction recommendations based on actual vs. projected performance
Meet the Team
The team behind Sure Thing.
Experienced operators who've solved the specific problems you're facing. When you work with us, you work directly with them.
Let’s Talk
If you'd like to explore how we can work together, or even just to find out a bit more about what we do, we'd love to chat.