Finance clarity and operational intelligence for petrol stations and forecourts.
Fuel margins, wet stock variance, shift cash, payroll-to-sales ratios, and shop performance — NVH gives forecourt operators the visibility they rarely get from a standard accountant.
Sector Challenges
The Problems Forecourt Operators Face
Petrol stations operate on tight margins with high cash throughput and complex cost structures. Most accountants do not understand the nuances. NVH does.
warning Common Problems
- closeWet stock variance not tracked or investigated — losses go unnoticed
- closeFuel margin squeeze with no visibility of pence-per-litre trends
- closeNon-fuel margin (shop, car wash, food) not tracked separately
- closeShift cash not reconciled — variances only discovered weeks later
- closeDrive-offs accumulating with no recovery process or reporting
- closePayroll growing without connection to revenue or footfall
- closeNo separate P&L for fuel vs shop — profitability unclear
- closeSlow month-end — accounts arrive too late to act on
- closeNo early warning system for cash flow or margin problems
- closeSupplier credits and rebates untracked — money left on the table
check_circle How NVH Solves This
- checkMonthly management accounts with fuel and shop P&L separated
- checkFuel vs non-fuel margin reporting — clear visibility of each income stream
- checkShift cash reconciliation framework to catch variances daily
- checkWet stock control and variance monitoring process
- checkPayroll-to-sales ratio tracking — ensuring staff cost stays proportional
- checkCash flow forecasting so you see problems before they arrive
- checkInternal controls review — segregation of duties, authorisation levels
- checkCash handling policy and shift handover SOP design
- checkSupplier credit and rebate tracking
- checkERP and forecourt management system advisory
What We Deliver
NVH Services for Petrol Stations & Forecourts
AI Intelligence Add-Ons
AI Tools Relevant to Forecourt Operators
Optional AI-powered intelligence modules that give petrol station operators real-time visibility of cash, margins, and compliance.
Cash Flow Intelligence
£49/mo
AI-powered cash flow forecasting so you see shortfalls before they hit.
Learn more →Margin & Profit Tracker
£69/mo
Track fuel and shop margins in real time — spot squeeze before it erodes profit.
Learn more →Business Health Score
£29/mo
A single score showing the overall financial health of your forecourt business.
Learn more →Business Deadline Monitor
£19/mo
Automated alerts for regulatory deadlines, VAT returns, and compliance risks.
Learn more →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NVH understand the fuel business?expand_more
Yes. We work with petrol station and forecourt operators and understand the specific financial challenges of fuel margin management, wet stock variance, shift cash reconciliation, and the split between fuel and non-fuel revenue streams. Our reporting is designed specifically for forecourt businesses, not adapted from generic templates.
Can you handle wet stock reporting?expand_more
We help forecourt operators establish wet stock control frameworks and variance monitoring processes. This includes designing the reconciliation process between deliveries, tank dips, and sales data so that variance is visible, investigated, and acted upon rather than ignored until year end.
Do you work with forecourt management systems?expand_more
We provide ERP and forecourt system advisory support. Whether you use a dedicated forecourt management system or a combination of POS and back-office tools, we help ensure your financial data flows correctly into your accounting system and management reporting.
Book a Free Forecourt Finance Review
Tell us about your forecourt operation — how many sites, what systems you use, and what financial visibility you need. We will give you an honest view of how NVH can help.