How The Finance People Transformed Financial Management at Marantec
Discover Shahla and Marantec’s story
Managing company finances is a critical yet demanding responsibility, and for Shahla Sadeq, the Head of Finance at Marantec, the pressure was becoming overwhelming. As the sole person handling financial management following the departure of their CFO, they were falling further behind - struggling to keep up with management accounts and reporting obligations.
“When I reached out to The Finance People, I was already six months behind on my management accounts. It was a real struggle. Being the only one responsible for getting everything done made it even harder.” - Shahla Sadeq, Head of Finance at Marantec
With finances playing a key role in business decision-making, the backlog wasn’t just an inconvenience - it was affecting the company’s ability to operate efficiently, with the MD making key business decisions without this fundamental information. Something had to change.
Anita Tweats, CEO at The Finance People
“When a key member of the finance team moves on many companies do not replace them straight away this can lead to them failing to produce the management accounts on time. When the owner or MD does not have this information key business decisions are being made blind.”
Recognising the urgent need for financial expertise, Marantec began searching for external support. That’s when they discovered The Finance People.
From the very first consultation, The Finance People provided a structured and proactive approach. Rather than a one-size-fits-all service, they took the time to understand the unique challenges at Marantec. The process started with a detailed consultation to assess priorities, pain points, and expectations.
As the CFOs at The Finance People can be available almost immediately, they were able to move very quickly to support Marantec and Shahla once the requirements were established.
But the involvement of The Finance People went beyond simply catching up on overdue accounts. The Finance People took a hands-on, educational approach, ensuring that Shahla wasn’t just completing tasks - but actually understanding the deeper financial insights behind the numbers.
With this strategic perspective, financial management at Marantec became more proactive rather than reactive, enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Shahla Sadeq, Head of Finance at Marantec
“After our initial meeting, The Finance People immediately assigned someone to support me. The process was smooth, straightforward, and within a couple of months, we were completely back on track. They’ve taught me that it’s not just about seeing a number on a spreadsheet - it’s about understanding where that number comes from, what it represents, and how it impacts the business.”
With the expertise of The Finance People, everything changed for Shahla and Marantec
Management accounts fully up to date - No more delays, ensuring accurate financial reporting for better decision-making. They are produced by the 10th day of every month and reports have been automated, ensuring there is less risk of errors.
A stronger, more confident finance function - Moving beyond the numbers to truly understand business performance. Processes and procedures have been streamlined to ensure the accounts are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.
Personal career growth - Shahla saw a personal transition from Assistant Accountant to Head of Finance, supported by expert guidance and mentorship.
Ray Harrison, Fractional CFO at The Finance People
“It took around 5 months to get Marantec where they needed to be, but that was because we had the previous financial year accounts to produce and had to deal with the audit, which was difficult due to the lack of a handover from the previous FD. We just went into ‘focus’ mode - one month at a time and working hand in hand as a team.”
What started as a search for short-term financial support turned into a game-changing partnership that empowered both the business and the individual behind it. The whole team at Marantec has more clearly defined roles, their tasks have been streamlined making them more efficient and the leadership team have accurate management reports delivered on time. Decisions are being made based on the numbers rather than gut instinct.