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CFO as a Service

Get the benefits of an in house CFO at a fraction of the cost

When your financial planning and management needs outgrow your initial setup, it’s time to strengthen your finance function. But hiring a full-time CFO can be a big leap for many businesses. A Fractional CFO offers the perfect solution—bringing dedicated financial expertise tailored to your business, without the full-time commitment or cost, providing flexibility and value as you scale.

Our unique approach

A Fractional CFO provides expert financial leadership for startups and growing businesses, offering strategic guidance, operational oversight, and financial insights without the cost of a full-time hire. Delivered by seasoned startup CFOs with entrepreneurial experience, this service bridges the gap between financial complexity and resource constraints, ensuring sustainable growth and strategic clarity.

Scope and activities of a Fractional CFO in close collaboration with founders and senior leaders.


Financial Planning and Strategy:

  • Develop financial strategies aligned with your business goals.

  • Coordinate budgeting processes and financial projections, tracking cash flow and burn rates.

  • Build or enhance financial models to measure performance and identify growth levers.


Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Support accountants in monthly book closing and manage clear, actionable financial reporting.

  • Build advanced reports to track critical metrics and analyze performance.

  • Drive detailed month-end analyses and real-time updates via flash reports.


Capital Management and Fundraising Support:

  • Coordinate fundraising logistics, including preparing financials and due diligence materials.

  • Offer insights to secure loans or investments and optimize cash management.

 

Operational and Vendor Management:

  • Support major contract negotiations and vendor agreements to control costs.

  • Implement systems and processes that support scalable operations.

  • Manage external or internal bookkeepers or accountants.


Scenario Planning and Decision Support:

  • Anticipate financial risks and guide hiring decisions and burn rate management.

  • Provide strategic advice for milestones like raising capital or preparing for acquisitions.


Tailored Strategic Guidance:

  • Partner with founders to translate their vision into a financial roadmap.

  • Enable long-term success through strategic planning and systemized processes.


Methods and Approach

 

  • Expert Leadership: Our Fractional CFOs bring deep financial expertise and entrepreneurial insights to help founders navigate complex challenges and opportunities.

  • Collaborative Engagement: We immerse ourselves in your business to tailor strategies to your goals and challenges.

  • Proactive Oversight: From cash flow management to financial readiness for growth, we ensure your company stays on track.

  • Proven Practices: Leveraging startup finance expertise, we implement systems that align with industry standards and your specific needs.

  • On site or remote: Our Fractional CFOs can work right beside you on-site or remote as needed.

  • Flexible and Scalable: Our service adapts to your company’s stage and scale with you as your needs evolve.


A Fractional CFO is an invaluable partner for startups, delivering expertise in financial planning, cash flow management, and investor relations. With a focus on translating founders’ visions into actionable strategies, this service ensures your business is equipped to achieve its full potential while maintaining flexibility and control.

What we deliver

  • Dedicated CFO (4-10 days per month)

  • Reliable financial planning

  • Professional financial documentation

  • Effective cost and spend control

  • Clear financial performance insights

  • Enhanced investor communications

  • Scalable financial systems

  • Optimized cash flow management

  • Strategic decision making support

  • Professionalized finance operations

The Team

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Finance Specialist (Business Consulting)

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Finance Manager

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Founding Partner (Business Consulting) & COO

Want to learn how Alfred can unlock your business potential?

Book a complimentary intro call with us. We’d love to discuss your CFO related needs and how we can assist you.

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The Alfred Advantage

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Made by Founders

Alfred is run by successful startup founders. That’s how we are uniquely equipped to see eye-to-eye with entrepreneurs. We know the problems and we find the solutions with you.

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Legal & Business

Our long experience in the startup world has shown us: A symbiosis of legal and business knowledge delivered from a single source brings startups more effective and pragmatic solutions.

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Always Actionable

We know you have no time to theorize. You need actionable solutions now. We do research, so you don’t have to and quickly point you toward impactful adjustments.