A full-time CFO costs $200K+ per year. Most small businesses don’t need that — they need the same strategic thinking, applied to their specific situation, at a price that makes sense. That’s exactly what we provide.
Having clean books is necessary — but it’s not enough. Knowing what happened last month is very different from knowing where you’re going next quarter, whether you can afford to hire, or how to structure a deal to protect your margin.
A CFO doesn’t just report the numbers — they help you understand what the numbers mean, spot risks before they become problems, and build a financial strategy that matches your growth ambitions.
Our fractional CFO service gives you that expertise without the full-time overhead. You get a strategic financial partner who knows your business and shows up consistently — not just at year-end.
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We build rolling cash flow forecasts so you always know what’s coming — and you never get surprised by a cash crunch that could have been avoided.
We build your annual budget and help you track against it monthly — so your spending is intentional and your goals are backed by real numbers.
We identify the metrics that actually drive your business and build dashboards that surface them clearly — so you’re always managing what matters most.
Thinking about hiring, a new product line, or a big investment? We model the scenarios so you can see the financial impact before you commit.
Need to raise capital, secure a loan, or report to a board? We prepare the financial packages and presentations that instill confidence in your stakeholders.
Regular calls with your dedicated CFO advisor to review performance, work through challenges, and align your finances with your business strategy.
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| What you get | Full-Time CFO | DIY / Bookkeeper | Scout CFO Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic financial guidance | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cash flow forecasting | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Budget & planning support | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| KPI dashboards | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Investor & lender reporting | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Monthly cost | $15K–$20K+ | $300–$800 | $1,200–$6,000 |
| No long-term commitment | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
We learn where your business is today, where you want it to go, and what financial gaps are standing in the way.
We review your current financials, identify risks and opportunities, and build a baseline picture of your business health.
We build your budget, forecasting model, and KPI dashboard — your financial command center, tailored to your business.
Regular check-ins, monthly reporting, and always-available guidance. Your CFO advisor grows with your business.
A bookkeeper records what happened. A CFO advisor tells you what it means, what’s coming, and what you should do about it. Both are valuable — but only one helps you make better decisions going forward.
Ideally yes — CFO advisory is most powerful when your books are clean and current. If you need both, we can bundle bookkeeping and CFO services together for a complete solution.
Our Core plan includes up to 4 hours/month, Growth up to 8 hours, and Executive 12+ hours. In practice, this covers your monthly review call, reporting, and ongoing model updates — with room for ad-hoc questions.
Absolutely. Many clients start with Core and move to Growth as their business scales and their needs deepen. There’s no penalty for upgrading.
No. We work month-to-month. We believe the relationship should continue because it’s valuable, not because you’re locked in.
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