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Ashraf K.

Hyderabad, India

$75/hr
4.8
108 jobs

As a startup consultant, I understand CEOs, Founders and Investors as I have been on both the sides of the table for the past 10 years. I know exactly what investors are looking for in a financial model and what founders need to show in their financial model. This unique perspective ensures my models are robust, investor-ready, and audit ready! For the past 10 years I have worked with 100+ Founders & CEO building financial models and supporting strategic operation finance support. My approach isn't about complex, opaque spreadsheets. It's about simple, presentable solutions to complex business problems. My value is simple: I don't just build finance spreadsheet; I deliver the clarity and confidence you need to secure funding, make data-driven decisions, and scale your business without wasting capital My Core Strategic Services: Financial Modeling: I handle the highest complexity, from nationwide logistics infrastructure to multi location manufacturing plants, from 1,000+ GPU Data Centers and multi-country projects across PropTech, Industrial, and Niche AI, and SaaS. My models are built on granular, driver-based logic that accurately handles the precise timing of cash flows, eliminating the risks of annual or quarterly spreading, typically used by others, by dividing annual values by 12! Expenses and Incomes appear in the correct months, quarters and year for reliable cashflow forecast. Strategic & Operational Finance (CFO): I drive bottom-line results through debt restructuring to optimize interest expense, ensuring revenue recognition compliance, and providing disciplined Operational Cash Flow, Working Capital Management, and Executive FP&A. Technical Skills: Advanced Excel Automation, Visualization, and custom engineering solutions. As a Top-Rated Plus expert with a track record of supporting over $400M+ in successful fundraising and driving tens of millions of dollars in validated annual savings through strategic consultancy, I am a no-nonsense, results-focused partner. I deliver world-class Fractional CFO service, and I stand by my work. If you need clear numbers, disciplined reporting, and a model that stands up to diligence, send a message. First conversation is free. Many Thanks, Ashraf KHAN

  • Management Consulting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Fundraising
  • Financial Reporting
  • Forecasting
  • Pro Forma Statement
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Projection
  • SaaS
  • Budget Planning
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Cash Flow Modeling
  • Dashboard
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Looker Studio
Anshu J.

Hyderabad, India

$50/hr
5.0
113 jobs

Are you a startup founder navigating cash flow, fundraising, or financial chaos? I’m Anshu, a Fractional CFO with 14+ years of experience supporting over 200 startups worldwide. I help early-stage companies become financially confident, fundraise effectively, and make data-driven strategic decisions. What I bring to the table: ✔ Investor-ready financial models ✔ KPI tracking dashboards ✔ Cash flow and burn management ✔ Business plan, Pitch deck financials and due diligence support ✔ Strategic forecasting and monthly CFO services Clients say: “Anshu is incredibly knowledgeable and proactive... she always delivers more than expected.” “Professional, sharp, and strategic—Anshu felt like part of our founding team.” “Truly a top-tier consultant. She understood our startup’s needs and helped us raise capital confidently.” “Highly professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. A pleasure to work with.” Results I've delivered: 🔹 Helped 50+ clients raise multi-million dollar funding 🔹 Improved profit margins with cost-optimization strategies 🔹 Built robust dashboards using Excel/Google Sheets + automation tools 🔹 Saved 100s of hours with better financial processes I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive results—and I always keep the founder’s vision at the center. 📩 Message me if you want clarity, confidence, and investor-readiness.

  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Fundraising
  • Financial Analysis
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Valuation
  • Market Research
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • Financial Planning
  • Budget Planning
  • Google Sheets Automation
  • Cash Flow Modeling
Aditya S.

Hyderabad, India

$12/hr
4.7
22 jobs

I help founders, startups, SME's and investors make clear business decisions using focused, data-backed market analysis. If you need to validate a market, size an opportunity (TAM–SAM–SOM), assess competitors, or decide go / no-go, I deliver focused insights not generic reports. I bring over 14 years of experience supporting businesses across multiple industries with competitor intelligence, customer analysis, market sizing, industry research, business planning and go-to-market support. My work is structured, decision-oriented, and designed to reduce uncertainty before you invest time or money. How I Help You Make Better Business Decisions 1) Should you enter this market or walk away? I assess market size, demand signals, competitive intensity, and positioning to help you decide go / no-go before you invest time or capital. 2) Who are you really competing against and can you win? I analyze competitors’ offerings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses, and white spaces to clarify where you can realistically differentiate. 3) Who will actually buy and why? I uncover customer behavior, needs, willingness to pay, and decision drivers through customer analysis, surveys, and feedback synthesis. 4) Is your business plan grounded in reality? I build data-backed business plans that connect market opportunity, customer demand, competitive context, and financial assumptions. 5) How should you launch and scale? I support go-to-market planning by identifying target segments, pricing logic, and viable channels grounded in market evidence, not guesswork. Additional Services I conduct talent intelligence and market mapping to evaluate skill availability, hiring feasibility, and cost realities before you scale. Why Clients Work With Me - Decision-focused, not report-heavy – I prioritize clear answers over long documents. - Fast and structured – Most engagements are delivered within 3–5 business days. - Judgment backed by data – Insights are grounded in research, but conclusions are explicit. - 14+ years of experience – Supporting founders, startups, and businesses across industries. What You Get - Clear recommendations, not just analysis - Structured thinking you can act on immediately - Honest assessments including when an idea should be paused or dropped If you need clarity on a business decision, market entry, feasibility, competition, or go-to-market, I can help you move forward with confidence. Share a brief overview of your objective, timeline, and market, and I’ll let you know the best way to proceed. Most engagements are delivered within 3–5 business days.

  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Business Plan
  • Market Research
  • Pitch Deck
  • Competitor Research
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Market Analysis
  • Market Trends
  • Industry Research
  • Secondary Research
  • Human Resources Strategy
Nilay M.

Hyderabad, India

$25/hr
4.4
107 jobs

I have 10+ years of experience in large as well as boutique Management Consulting in the US, Canada, and Europe. Also, I have diverse experience in startup Consulting in India, SE Asia, and S Korea. I have helped 100+ organizations around the globe solve key business problems and have delivered great results for clients. I strive for the highest possible ROI and have established long-term relationships with quite a few clients, which is a testimony to the quality of my work. Happy to discuss your requirements and start a partnership focused on symbiotic growth. Please Note - You might see several open projects on my profile. This is because a number of my clients need me on an on-off basis and they keep the project open rather than ending it so that they can quickly seek my consultation and services whenever they have any work. These open projects do not mean that I am working on all of them simultaneously. If I have made a bid on your project then I do have the bandwidth to execute the work and deliver high-quality results.

  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Management Consulting
  • Strategy
  • Analytics
  • Business Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Sales Consulting

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