From firefighting to focus
A hands-on Fractional COO for growing UK businesses. If your operations keep breaking, you don't need another tool; you need someone who's fixed this before.
Every decision still comes back to you. The systems were fine at half the size; now they're held together with spreadsheets and goodwill.
You've bought the software and nobody uses it properly. You can't put your finger on what's wrong; you just know something is.
Most businesses I walk into have built a hotel on the foundations of a static caravan. That's not a criticism; it's what growth does.
Sort the foundations and you can build as high as you like.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact me: CF@cliveflood.co.uk
Clive Flood Advisory Services Ltd
How I Help
Running it, selling it, or answering to a PE board
What makes me different?
Tech-Driven Problem Solver:
Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, Power Platform and pragmatic AI. I build the systems myself, not just the slide about them.
Diverse Industry Experience:
20+ years running operations in manufacturing, tech and SaaS, e-commerce and professional services, including a PE-backed exit at 4.5x and a 24% IRR.
Hands-On Leadership & Support:
I work inside your business, shoulder to shoulder with your team, to find the real bottlenecks and fix them. Then I step back.
Satisfaction Guarantee:
If you're not seeing the value by the end of our first week together, you can walk away with no further commitment.
How We'll Work Together:
01
Discovery Call:
Book a free exploratory call to discuss your challenges and goals.
02
Diagnosis & Evaluation:
A look at how your business really runs, sized to the problem; sometimes just a couple of days. Then a debrief, so you can decide what to do next.
03
Tailored Implementation:
If you'd like me involved in the change, we agree a package that fits: anything from me owning the project to coaching your team through it.
04
Ongoing Support:
Once the changes have stuck, I step back to a day or two a month, keeping the team supported and the improvements going.
"Clive is a practically minded professional who has the rare ability to take ambitious strategy and build out a truly actionable roadmap. His dedication and commitment are unrivalled. An asset to any business in need of an Ops leader who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done."
CEO, PE-backed professional services firm
"Clive gave me the biggest ‘Aha’ moment I’ve had since being in business."
Founder and MD, network automation training business
"Clive’s exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail were instrumental in our company’s growth. His leadership and dedication consistently delivered results."
Finance Director, UK scale-up
Clive Flood Advisory Services Ltd