Cash. Margin. Control.

 

Cash, margin and project visibility for construction businesses.

 

 

Helping improve:

 

✓ Where cash is tied up

 

✓ Which jobs are making money

 

✓ Issues before they show up in the accounts

 

 

 

Part-time CFO / Finance Director support — without the cost of a full-time hire

Working alongside owners, FC's and finance teams.

or call +353 (1) 963 6113

     No obligation. No sales pitch. Just clarity.

How First Fix helps construction businesses

Construction businesses are often busy and profitable on paper, yet:

 

  • Cash feels tighter than profit suggests

  • Project margins only become clear after the fact

  • Owners often carry commercial oversight themselves as businesses grow

  • Reporting arrives after decisions have already been made

  • Growth creates complexity across projects, cash and forecasting

 

First Fix brings structure around cash, margin and project visibility so issues are identified earlier and decisions are made with greater confidence and control.

What First Fix brings

 

Most construction businesses already have reporting.

Many also have capable finance teams already in place

The challenge is not usually producing information.

The challenge is turning information into clearer decisions around cash, margin, project performance and growth.

First Fix works alongside owners, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers and existing finance teams — bringing additional commercial support, challenge and CFO/FD level oversight.

 

Support typically includes:

 

✓ Greater visibility across cash, project performance and working capital

✓ Earlier identification of commercial and financial risks

✓ Structured forecasting, reporting and decision support

✓ Support as projects, teams and operational complexity grow

✓ Experienced CFO/Finance Director level input — without the cost of a full-time hire

 

First Fix complements existing finance functions by adding structure, commercial insight and senior financial leadership.

 

The Critical 4 Framework

Simple by design. Powerful in practice. Included in every service tier.

 

The Critical 4 is a structured monthly performance snapshot focused on the key financial drivers of construction businesses:

Revenue. Margin. Profit. Cash.

 

It gives owners, MD's and finance teams earlier insight into performance, highlights emerging risks and supports better decisions before issues reach the accounts.

 

Revenue 

Are projects delivering the level of revenue expected ?

Margin 

Which projects are performing well and where is margin under pressure?

 Profit 

Is performance converting into profitable results?

Cash 

Where is cash moving and where is it tied up ?

CFO /Finance Director support delivered through structured monthly engagements.

Two engagement tiers designed around the level of support, reporting and commercial involvement required.

 

First Fix Advisory works alongside owners, finance managers and finance teams to strengthen visibility, decision-making and control.

 

Advisory Packages

Structured monthly finance support. Fixed scope. Clear outputs.

 

 

CORE TIER

Structured financial visibility & commercial oversight

 

For construction businesses seeking clearer financial visibility and stronger commercial oversight.

Includes

  • Monthly CFO pack with Critical 4 and KPI visibility
  • Financial performance and working capital review
  • Commercial oversight across margin, cash and key drivers
  • Monthly leadership review with actions and priorities

 

Outcome

Clearer visibility across cash, margin and performance.

STRATEGIC TIER

More embedded financial leadership & forecasting support

 

For larger or more complex businesses requiring forecasting, WIP oversight and deeper CFO/FD involvement.

Includes 

  • Everything in Core
  • Rolling 13-week cashflow forecasting and review
  • Structured WIP and project margin oversight
  • Scenario planning, forecasting and funding support
  • More regular involvement with leadership, finance & commercial
  • Ongoing access for ad hoc financial input (within agreed scope)

 

Outcome

Stronger forecasting, cash visibility and commercial control.

 

 

 

Retainers are fixed monthly. No hourly billing. No surprises.

 

First Fix Advisory can help you determine the most suitable level after a short introductory call.

 

All services are advisory in nature and delivered under agreed scope and service parameters. Outputs are based on financial information provided by the client and are intended for management insight purposes only. Services provided do not constitute audit, tax or regulated financial services. First Fix Advisory does not perform management or execution functions unless formally agreed in writing.

Speak with James directly

Call +353 (1) 963 6113 

or arrange a short introductory conversation.

A practical conversation about your business, current reporting and where stronger financial oversight could add value.

The Masonry

151 - 156  Thomas Street
Dublin 8

Ireland

Intro calls available Mon-Fri
Meetings:  By appointment (Dublin & nationwide)

Contact 

Email:  hello@firstfixadvisory.ie

 

Based in Dublin. Supporting construction businesses across Ireland.

Working alongside owners, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers and finance teams.

 

Call directly or arrange a short conversation.