"At aCFO we understand the unique challenges that scale-up companies face on their journey to success. Our mission is to empower your management team with strategic financial insights, enabling you to navigate the complexities of growth and reach new heights, aCFO brings targeted expertise to propel companies forward"
Welcome to aCFO
Finance as a service
Discover our five unique key use cases
No Financial Surprises
Unforeseen financial challenges can disrupt business operations, such as unexpected expenses or tax bills leading to cash flow shortages. Through dedicated support, automation, and structured processes, aCFO helps entrepreneurs avoid these surprises and maintain control over their finances. Our solutions include:
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A dedicated (part-time) in-house financial administrator to handle day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring all invoices, bills, and financial records are organized and up-to-date.
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Implementing automation tools to streamline financial processes, including invoicing, payroll, tax calculations, and financial reporting.
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Tools and strategies for better managing cash flow, including forecasting needs and ensuring liquidity to pay employees and suppliers.
Easing growth pains
As a company grows, it's crucial to track and analyze revenue streams and costs per business line. Without proper financial oversight, there can be a lack of visibility, leading to poor decision-making, missed targets, and inadequate strategic planning. Managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and cash flow forecasting is vital for sustainable growth. aCFO addresses these challenges with the right financial controls, metrics, and processes to help a growing company navigate its expansion successfully, ensuring financial health and preparedness for future opportunities. Our solutions include:
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A dedicated (part-time) business controller working closely with leadership to manage financials, ensuring accurate tracking of revenue, costs, and profitability.
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Identifying key business metrics and building a reporting structure for business management.
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Setting up a future-proof Administrative Organization & Internal Control process.
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Identifying and mitigating business and financial risks timely.
Easing growth pains
As a company grows, it's crucial to track and analyze revenue streams and costs per business line. Without proper financial oversight, there can be a lack of visibility, leading to poor decision-making, missed targets, and inadequate strategic planning. Managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and cash flow forecasting is vital for sustainable growth. aCFO addresses these challenges with the right financial controls, metrics, and processes to help a growing company navigate its expansion successfully, ensuring financial health and preparedness for future opportunities. Our solutions include:
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A dedicated (part-time) business controller working closely with leadership to manage financials, ensuring accurate tracking of revenue, costs, and profitability.
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Identifying key business metrics and building a reporting structure for business management.
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Setting up a future-proof Administrative Organization & Internal Control process.
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Identifying and mitigating business and financial risks timely.
Funding support
For a growing company, securing funding from investors like VC and PE is crucial for scaling, accelerating growth, and staying competitive. Funding allows investment in new products, market expansion, and talent acquisition. Attracting investment requires a solid financial foundation, clear business metrics, and a well-structured strategy. aCFO supports companies in preparing for and securing funding by providing necessary financial expertise and strategic guidance. Our solutions include:
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Developing a clear financial strategy with the leadership team.
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Preparing investor-ready financials, ensuring accurate and up-to-date statements, projections, and reports that meet investor expectations.
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Investor relations support and managing due diligence processes.
Funding support
For a growing company, securing funding from investors like VC and PE is crucial for scaling, accelerating growth, and staying competitive. Funding allows investment in new products, market expansion, and talent acquisition. Attracting investment requires a solid financial foundation, clear business metrics, and a well-structured strategy. aCFO supports companies in preparing for and securing funding by providing necessary financial expertise and strategic guidance. Our solutions include:
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Developing a clear financial strategy with the leadership team.
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Preparing investor-ready financials, ensuring accurate and up-to-date statements, projections, and reports that meet investor expectations.
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Investor relations support and managing due diligence processes.
Navigate to the dot on the horizon
For a growing business, maintaining focus on long-term goals is essential for sustainable success. As companies scale, day-to-day operations can overshadow strategic planning, making it difficult to stay aligned with long-term objectives. Effective strategic planning, compliance management, and proactive risk management are vital to keep the company’s growth aligned with its vision and prepare for future challenges. Partnering with aCFO helps companies stay focused on their vision, navigate challenges confidently, and align all aspects of their operations with their ultimate goals. Our solutions include:
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A dedicated (part-time) CFO working closely with leadership on strategic planning.
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Advanced reporting and analytics offering deep insights into company performance relative to long-term goals, aiding in informed decision-making and progress tracking.
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Process optimization, comprehensive risk management, and compliance management.
Exit support
As companies near an exit through acquisition or merger, meticulous preparation and strategic execution are crucial to maximize value and ensure a smooth transition. The exit process involves complex financial, legal, and operational considerations. aCFO guides companies through the exit process with expert financial management, strategic advice, and operational support. Our solutions include:
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Developing a clear and effective exit strategy with the leadership team.
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Preparing for financial due diligence, ensuring all financial statements, records, and projections are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry standards.
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Valuation support and negotiation.
