A freelance finance, HR and operations consultant based in Edinburgh

Jennifer offers over 30 years’ experience across finance, admin and operations. She’s the perfect partner for small teams needing a safe pair of hands to keep all the important stuff in order. Her goal is to simplify, demystify and make life easier for leaders of small businesses, social enterprises and charities. Whether that’s bookkeeping, setting up systems, reviewing policies, making the most of AI, or managing staff , you can rely on Jennifer to get the job done efficiently, effectively, on time and in budget.

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Finance, HR & Operations Services

Jennifer brings a calm, competent and clear approach to organisational processes. She’s at her happiest digging into data, untangling problems and implementing solutions as painlessly as possible. She’s available for one-off projects or ongoing contracts. Simply contact to discuss your needs.
Struggle-free financial solutions including bookkeeping, budgeting, cash-flow projections, management reporting and automation tools. Jennifer can dive in to help you with a one-off problem or become an integral team member taking care of the numbers.
Tools, templates and support for effective people management. Talk to Jennifer about progressive, flexible workplace policies, budget-friendly development opportunities or impactful employee engagement tactics.
Translating top level strategy into realistic objectives, tasks and deliverables. Give Jennifer your vision and she’ll break it down into operational plans with KPIs and timely check ins.

  • I have worked with Jeni for over five years and would highly recommend her to any organisation who is looking for someone that can help streamline operations, sort out your finances and/or lead on the implementation of core processes and policies which are needed for any sustainable business.

    HELEN DENNY, CEO, THE MELTING POT

  • Jennifer is a rare breed in terms of financial administration and a joy to work with. She is exceptionally able, sharp and focused. She works quickly, accurately and economically. She’s a listener who processes information and enjoys finding solutions to complicated problems, making it all look effortless! Nothing phases Jennifer and nothing is too much trouble.

    JACKIE SCUTT, DIRECTOR, YWCA SCOTLAND

  • Jennifer provides us with regular financial expertise and is always on hand to answer questions whenever we need extra guidance. Although she works in a consultancy capacity for us, it feels she is part of the team. She is always eager to help us find solutions and make informed decisions. She has a lovely, easy going manner. Highly recommended!

    CLAIRE MURRAY, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, EMOTION WORKS CIC

  • Jennifer is sure footed, resilient and has the ability to think on her feet. I like the close attention to detail that I get. It’s not like I am a client – I am a member of the select group that are lucky to have stumbled across Jennifer and to have her on my side, on call to get things done.

    MICHAEL HEANEY, BENCHWHISTLER ASSOCIATES LTD

  • Having depended on Jennifer’s organisational skills for a number of years, I would like to express my gratitude (and my amazement!) for the efficiency, diligence, courtesy and creativity which she employs in her work. The phrase ‘Always a pleasure – never a chore’ comes to mind.

    MARK EDWARDS, MPOWER DEVELOPMENT LTD

  • By her diligence and expertise, Jennifer has given me not only more time to attend to my own clients, but also higher value from the data; easier to analyse for business planning.

    STEPHEN WALTERS, DEXTERITY

 

Email to arrange a free 10min chat and follow-up proposal. Claim 25% discount if your organisation has a social and/or environmental purpose. Jennifer is based in Edinburgh but can work remotely anywhere in the UK.

hello@jenniferrichmond.info