Introducing Force Finance: UK Financial Management with AI
UK businesses face a unique financial landscape. HMRC Making Tax Digital. Companies House filings. Complex VAT rules. Why is it still so hard to find software that actually understands this?Today, we're launching Force Finance—the first AI-native financial management platform built specifically for UK businesses. Direct integration with HMRC and Companies House. Automatic VAT calculations. And an AI CFO that actually understands UK tax law.
The UK Finance Problem
If you run a UK business, you've experienced this:
- Generic accounting software that doesn't understand UK VAT schemes
- Manual Companies House filings that take hours and risk errors
- Spreadsheet gymnastics to reconcile bank feeds with tax categories
- Expensive accountants for questions you could answer yourself
- MTD anxiety as HMRC deadlines approach
Force Finance solves these problems with AI that's trained on UK financial requirements.
Your AI CFO
At the heart of Force Finance is the CFO Insights Agent—an AI financial advisor that understands UK business finance:
What Your AI CFO Can Do
| Capability | Description | Example |
|------------|-------------|---------|
| Cash Flow Forecasting | Predict cash position 30/60/90 days out | "You'll need £15K by March 15th to cover VAT + payroll" |
| VAT Optimization | Identify savings opportunities | "Switching to VAT flat rate scheme would save £3,200/year" |
| Expense Intelligence | Smart categorization and analysis | "Travel expenses up 40% vs last quarter—worth reviewing" |
| Tax Planning | Proactive tax advice | "Consider deferring this invoice to next tax year" |
| Regulatory Guidance | Compliance assistance | "Confirmation statement due in 14 days" |
Ask questions in natural language:
"What's my VAT liability for Q4?"
"Can I afford to hire another developer?"
"Should I be worried about cash flow next month?"
HMRC Integration
Force Finance connects directly to HMRC for Making Tax Digital compliance:
VAT Submissions
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Automatic Calculation | VAT computed in real-time as you record transactions |
| MTD-Ready | Submit directly to HMRC from Force Finance |
| Multiple VAT Schemes | Standard, flat rate, cash accounting, annual |
| Error Prevention | AI validates submissions before filing |
| History & Receipts | Complete audit trail of all submissions |
Corporation Tax
- Automated corporation tax estimates
- Year-end preparation checklists
- Integration with your accountant's workflows
Companies House Integration
Force Finance uses all three Companies House APIs:
Filing API
- Confirmation Statements: File directly from Force Finance
- Address Changes: Update registered office in minutes
- Director Changes: Manage appointments and resignations
- Annual Accounts: Prepared documents ready for filing
Streaming API
Real-time alerts for:
- New filings on your company
- Changes to competitor companies
- Director disqualifications
- Charges registered
Search API
- Company verification for new customers
- Director background checks
- Credit risk indicators
- Industry benchmarking data
Transaction Intelligence
Smart Categorization
Force Finance categorizes transactions with 97.5% accuracy:
| Bank Description | AI Category | Confidence |
|------------------|-------------|------------|
| "AMZN MKTP UK*Z12345" | Office Supplies | 98% |
| "TRAINLINE *1234" | Travel - Rail | 99% |
| "STRIPE PAYMENTS" | Revenue | 96% |
| "SAGE SOFTWARE" | Software Subscriptions | 99% |
When confidence is lower, AI suggests options and learns from your corrections.
Receipt Processing
- Photo capture via mobile app
- OCR extraction of amounts, dates, vendors
- Automatic matching to bank transactions
- HMRC-compliant digital storage
Bank Reconciliation
Connect UK bank accounts via Open Banking:
- Automatic transaction import (hourly)
- Smart matching with invoices and expenses
- Anomaly detection for unusual activity
- Multi-currency support
Google Sheets Add-on
For teams who love spreadsheets, Force Finance offers a powerful Google Sheets integration:
Live Financial Data
Insert live data into any spreadsheet:
=FORCEFINANCE_BALANCE("current") → £45,234.67
=FORCEFINANCE_VAT("Q4-2024") → £8,450.00
=FORCEFINANCE_REVENUE("MTD") → £23,500.00
=FORCEFINANCE_RUNWAY() → "4.2 months"
Custom Reporting
Build custom financial reports that update automatically:
- Board packs with live data
- Investor updates
- Department budgets
- Custom P&L views
Digital Twin Simulation
Test financial scenarios before committing:
Scenario Planning
"What happens if we lose our largest customer?"
Force Finance simulates the impact:
- Cash flow projections adjusted
- Runway recalculated
- Recovery timeline estimated
- Recommended actions generated
Growth Modeling
"Show me the financial impact of hiring 3 new developers"
- Salary + employer NI + pension contributions
- Breakeven revenue increase required
- Cash runway impact
- Recommended timing
Security & Compliance
Bank-Grade Security
| Layer | Protection |
|-------|------------|
| Transport | TLS 1.3 encryption |
| Storage | AES-256 at rest |
| Access | Role-based permissions |
| Audit | Complete access logging |
| Backup | Hourly encrypted backups |
Regulatory Compliance
- FCA Registered: Where required for financial services
- GDPR Compliant: Full data subject rights
- HMRC Recognized: Official MTD software
- ICO Registered: Data protection registration
Accountant Collaboration
Force Finance works with your accountant, not against them:
Accountant Access
- Read-only portal for your accountant
- Direct data export in standard formats
- Integration with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
- Year-end package generation
Questions for Your Accountant
AI identifies questions to discuss:
"Your accountant should review: treatment of the £15K asset purchase—capitalize or expense?"
Suite Integration
Force Finance connects with the Sentient Suite:
| Connected App | Integration | Benefit |
|---------------|-------------|---------|
| Force AI | Financial context | CFO insights in executive conversations |
| Force CRM | Revenue sync | Accurate forecasting from pipeline |
| Force PM | Project budgets | Track project financials automatically |
| Force Supply | Costs | Purchase orders and supplier payments |
Pricing
Force Finance is available from Growth tier:
| Tier | Monthly Price | Finance Access | Features |
|------|---------------|----------------|----------|
| Starter | £99 | ❌ | — |
| Growth | £299 | ✅ | Full platform |
| Business | £999 | ✅ | + Digital Twin |
| Enterprise | £2,999 | ✅ | + Custom integrations |
All tiers include:
- Unlimited transactions
- HMRC MTD submissions
- Companies House integration
- Google Sheets add-on
- AI CFO access
Migration Path
From Existing Software
We support import from:
- Xero (direct API)
- QuickBooks (direct API)
- Sage (CSV)
- FreeAgent (CSV)
- Spreadsheets (structured CSV)
Parallel Running
Run Force Finance alongside your existing software during transition. When you're confident, switch over completely.
Getting Started
- Sign up at executiveforceai.com
- Connect bank accounts via Open Banking
- Import historical data (optional, but helps AI learn faster)
- Connect HMRC for MTD submissions
- Invite your team and accountant
FAQ
Q: Is this a replacement for an accountant?A: For day-to-day financial management, yes. For strategic tax planning and compliance advice, we recommend maintaining a relationship with a qualified accountant—Force Finance makes their job easier.
Q: Which banks are supported?A: All major UK banks via Open Banking, including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, and most business banks.
Q: How do HMRC submissions work?A: Force Finance is recognized MTD software. You review the calculated VAT return in our interface, approve it, and we submit directly to HMRC. You receive confirmation within seconds.
Q: Can I use this for multiple companies?A: Yes. Each company is a separate workspace with isolated data. Enterprise tier includes unlimited companies.
Force Finance is available in the Growth tier and above. Start your trial →
