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Our Story
Our Founder
CBCS is a UK‑based financial consultancy supporting small and medium‑sized enterprises with practical, hands‑on financial leadership.
We specialise in helping business owners gain clarity, control, and confidence in their numbers.
Chris Burton is a senior finance leader with over 25 years’ experience helping SMEs gain clarity, stability, and confidence in their numbers.
Since starting his consultancy work in 2010, he has supported businesses across a multitude of sectors - strengthening cashflow, improving reporting, and guiding owners through periods of growth and operational pressure.
His approach is practical and commercially minded, focusing on the fundamentals that matter most to SMEs:
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Cashflow
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Clarity Forecasting and reporting insight
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Fractional CFO‑level support
Chris believes finance should give owners confidence, not confusion - helping them run their business with intention rather than instinct.
Financial Reporting & Forecasting
We specialize in creating accurate financial reports and forecasts that offer invaluable insights into your business performance. Our tailored approach ensures you have the information needed to make informed decisions.
Fractional Finance Director Support
Our fractional finance director services provide you with the expertise of a seasoned financial leader without the full-time commitment. We guide you through strategic financial decisions, helping you achieve your business goals.
Cash Flow Management & Credit Control
Effective cash flow management is crucial for any business. We help you monitor and optimise your cash flow to ensure you meet obligations while investing in growth opportunities. We also provide proactive credit control support, helping you manage outstanding invoices, improve payment collection, and maintain healthy customer payment terms to keep cash moving through your business.
Budgeting & Planning
Our budgeting and planning services are designed to help you set realistic financial targets and create actionable plans to achieve them. We work with you to ensure your financial strategy aligns with your business objectives.
Why Us
Proven track record with SMEs & long term brand partnerships
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25+ years’ experience
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100+ SMEs supported
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60+ franchise audits
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£200m+ revenue overseen
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£25m+ funding supported
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16 years operating CBCS
Trusted by business owners to bring clarity, structure, and results.
CBCS stabilises cash-flow,improves reporting, and strengthens financial performance. We give SME's the confidence to grow with direction rather than instinct.
Financial clarity delivered with a practical, no‑nonsense approach.
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Clarity. Structure. Results.
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Financial clarity that drives better decisions.
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Clear numbers. Stronger systems. Better outcomes.
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Financial confidence for growing SMEs.
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Where clarity meets commercial direction.
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Your numbers, made clear and actionable.
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Financial leadership that keeps you in control.
Tailored support for your
stage of growth
No matter where your business is in its journey, having the right financial support can make all the difference. We provide flexible, tailored solutions that grow alongside your business — helping you gain clarity, improve cash flow, strengthen decision-making, and plan confidently for the future. From ambitious start-ups to established businesses ready to scale, our support is designed to give you the financial confidence and freedom to focus on growth.
Contact Us
Our Location:
Liphook Hampshire UK
Our Email:
chrisburton@cbcsuk.com
Our Phone No.
+44 7759 248 490
