Finance, Payroll, Corporate and Advisory services for businesses operating across borders. From specialist support to dedicated outsourced finance teams, we bring senior expertise, coordinated delivery and clear accountability.
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Built around your business. Ready for what comes next.
From focused specialist support to a dedicated finance team, we shape our services around your business, systems and priorities—and adapt them as your needs evolve.
AssessUnderstand your prioritiesWe understand your operations, existing capabilities and the expertise you need.
DesignShape your service solutionWe define the right services, team structure, responsibilities and delivery model.
DeliverPut expertise into actionYour UPNXT FIRST team works with your systems and processes, with clear accountability and senior oversight.
ScaleExpand support as you growWe expand capacity and specialist support as your business grows or its requirements change.
Four practices. One coordinated partner.
Choose the expertise you need, with coordinated support across finance, payroll, corporate governance and business advisory.
UPNXTFinance
Financial clarity. Stronger decisions.
An outsourced finance function built around your business—from targeted accounting and reporting support to a dedicated team with financial controller and CFO oversight.
Bookkeeping, general ledger and account reconciliations
Practical support throughout the entity lifecycle, from company formation where needed to maintaining corporate records, governance and statutory obligations.
Company formation and local setup coordination
Entity registers and statutory record maintenance
Board and shareholder meeting support
Corporate resolutions and governance documentation
Director and managing director services, subject to jurisdiction and engagement
Corporate filing, KYC and bank-onboarding coordination
Your dedicated finance team. Built around your needs.
We build and manage dedicated outsourced finance teams tailored to your business—from accounting and reporting specialists to financial controllers and fractional CFO support. Combine the capabilities you need within one coordinated service.
A team structured around your workload and business complexity
The right mix of accounting, reporting, financial control and CFO expertise
Delivery aligned with your systems, processes and reporting calendar
Defined responsibilities and a senior engagement lead
01Specialist supportExpertise for a defined function, project or business need.
02Dedicated teamA coordinated outsourced finance function with an agreed scope and ongoing delivery.
A managed professional service: UPNXT FIRST coordinates the team and takes responsibility for the agreed service delivery.
Specialist expertise | Shipping & Maritime
Financial clarity for shipowners and ship managers.
Senior financial support for shipping businesses that need stronger cash visibility, vessel-level reporting and financing readiness—from focused CFO support to a dedicated outsourced finance team.
16+Led by a finance executive with 16+ years of experience in accounting and finance, including senior roles within ship-owning and ship-management businesses.
Illustration of international maritime connections.
Cash-flow management and 13-week forecasting
Vessel cost analysis and OPEX benchmarking
Budgeting, breakeven analysis and rolling forecasts
Bank-financing support and covenant monitoring
Owner and lender reporting
Vessel accounting, including cash to master, port disbursements and crew accounts
Vessel acquisition and refinancing models
Dry-dock budgeting and reserve planning
Senior expertise. Connected execution.
We bring financial leadership, international governance and operational experience together to help businesses strengthen their operations and grow across borders.
01One accountable relationshipA clear senior contact coordinates your engagement across the services you select.
02Experience inside international businessesPractical insight shaped by leadership roles in finance, operations, corporate governance and business expansion.
03Governance built into deliveryClear responsibilities, approval processes and organised documentation support effective oversight.
04Support that fits your businessFocused projects, ongoing specialist support or a dedicated outsourced finance team, shaped around your requirements.
The UPNXT FIRST Client Portal. Your whole group, in one place.
Every client gets a secure, branded portal. See your entities, deadlines, cash and payroll, approve what needs you, and message your team, from anywhere.
Client Portal
Search your entities, filings, documentsAegean Holdings Group EKEleni K.Group CFO
Your groupYour services
Good morning, EleniAegean Holdings Group · 7 entities · 7 jurisdictions
September close5 of 7 entities
Group cash position$8.4m13-week forecast: positive
Filings due in 30 days6All on track
Awaiting your action31 due tomorrow
Awaiting your action
Approve October payroll, UAEAegean Gulf FZE · 4 employees · due tomorrowApprove
02DecConfirmation statementAegean Chartering Ltd · United KingdomScheduled
Finance and fleetConsolidated, USD
13-week cash forecast
Projected cashDry dock, KythiraLiquidity covenant
Vessel OPEX vs budget, daily, September
Vessel
Actual
Budget
Variance
MV Kythira
$6,420
$6,300
+1.9%
MV Serifos
$5,980
$6,150
−2.8%
MV Milos
$6,110
$6,100
+0.2%
Breakeven TCE$11,850/day
Covenant headroom1.6×
People and payrollOctober payroll cycle
Employees586 countries
October payroll runs5 of 6
Joiners and leavers3Contracts issued
Country
Entity
Employees
Pay date
Status
Greece
Aegean Ship Management S.A.
21
31 Oct
Approved
India
Aegean Services India Pvt Ltd
24
31 Oct
Approved
Netherlands
Aegean Holdings B.V.
4
25 Oct
Paid
United Kingdom
Aegean Chartering Ltd
5
28 Oct
Approved
UAE
Aegean Gulf FZE
4
30 Oct
Awaiting approval
RequestsAsk once. We route it to the right specialist.
R#214Board resolution for Kythira refinancingCorporate · Assigned to S. TheocharisDrafting
R#213Open USD account for Aegean Gulf FZECorporate · Bank KYC pack sentWith bank
R#212Bank financing package for new acquisitionShipping finance · Assigned to P. MoustakasModel in review
R#211Add new hire to Athens payrollPayroll · Contract and onboardingCompleted
Documents and vendorsSecure vault, version-controlled
Document
Entity
Type
Updated
Access
Loan agreement and amendments
Kythira Maritime Ltd
Financing
2 Oct
Board, CFO
Articles of association
Aegean Holdings B.V.
Corporate
14 Sep
Directors
September management accounts
Group
Reporting
6 Oct
Shared with owners
Bunker supplier onboarding
Aegean Ship Management S.A.
Vendor
3 Oct
Sanctions check passed
Preview of the UPNXT FIRST Client Portal. Sample company, people and data.
Entity managementEvery entity, director, shareholder and resolution in one live register.
Compliance calendarEvery filing and renewal across jurisdictions, with owners and reminders.
Finance workspaceMonth-end close, cash forecasts, vessel OPEX and covenant monitoring.
People and payrollEmployees, contracts and payroll runs across countries.
Requests and messagingAsk your team anything and track it to completion.
Document vaultSecure, permissioned storage for statutory, financing and board documents.
Vendors and counterpartiesOnboarding with KYC and sanctions screening built in.
Approvals and e-signaturesApprove payroll, payments and board resolutions in a few clicks.
A clear start. A defined engagement.
1Initial conversationWe discuss your business, priorities and the support you need.
2Tailored proposalYou receive a clear scope covering services, team structure, responsibilities, delivery arrangements and fees.
3Coordinated onboardingWe establish the working processes, system access, key contacts and agreed milestones.
4Ongoing deliveryYour UPNXT FIRST team provides the agreed services, with regular communication and senior oversight.
International experience. Personal accountability.
UPNXT FIRST brings together complementary expertise in international business leadership, corporate governance and financial management.
Co-Founder | Group Chief Executive Officer
Stavros Theocharis
Stavros brings 12+ years of experience in international strategy, operations, governance, finance, and corporate and tax structuring. He has held Board Director, CEO and Managing Director roles across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, supporting expansion, M&A and business transformation. He combines strategic judgement with practical execution to help businesses manage complex international operations.
LL.M. European Law | LL.B. Law — Leiden University
Panagiotis brings 16+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles within ship-owning and ship-management businesses. His expertise spans treasury, vessel accounting, financial reporting, loan portfolios and financing models. He helps businesses strengthen liquidity, improve financial control and make informed investment decisions.
Postgraduate studies in Business Administration — Athens University of Economics and Business
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