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You will get Fractional CFO Financial Insights, KPI Dashboard & Strategic Reporting

M. F.Status: Offline
M. F. M. F.
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Let a pro handle the details

Buy Financial Forecasting & Modeling services from M., priced and ready to go.
M. F.Status: Offline
M. F. M. F.
5.0
Top Rated
Preview image

Let a pro handle the details

Buy Financial Forecasting & Modeling services from M., priced and ready to go.

Project details

I provide institutional-grade CFO financial insights and KPI reporting solutions for startups, SMEs and growth-stage businesses. With 17+ years of Big Four advisory experience, I analyze financial statements, operational drivers and business performance metrics to create executive-level dashboards and decision-ready reports. Services include KPI architecture, variance analysis, profitability diagnostics, cash flow analytics, budgeting insights, revenue trend analysis, unit economics, margin optimization, burn-rate tracking and board-ready management reporting. Deliverables are built using Excel, Power BI or Google Sheets with scalable reporting structures, automated formulas and visual dashboards. My process includes financial data review, KPI mapping, analytical modeling, insight generation, scenario testing and executive reporting recommendations.

Why Work With Me?
17+ years of experience in finance, accounting & strategy across global markets
Expert in IFRS, US GAAP, and corporate reporting standards
Worked with Deloitte, Oman LNG, & leading financial consultancies
Delivered financial models & valuations for deals exceeding $100M
Industry
Biotech, Construction, Ecommerce, Food & Beverage, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Retail & Wholesale, Software, Wellness
Target Country
Worldwide
What's included
Service Tiers Starter
$79
Standard
$249
Advanced
$599
Delivery Time 2 days 5 days 7 days
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Zhan B.
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About M.

M. F.Status: Offline
CFO I FP&A I M&A Expert I Controller l Bookkeeper l US Tax Preparer
100% Job Success
5.0  (2 reviews)
Karachi, Pakistan - 7:51 pm local time
I’m a Chartered Accountant and Fractional CFO for S corp with 17+ years of professional experience. I help startups and growing businesses fix messy books, unclear cash flow, and unreliable financials by building structured systems, accurate reports, Financial audit, Reconciliatios, Feasibility Study, Workflow Automation, building, managing, and refining budgets and forecasts and investor-ready models that actually make sense. When founders struggle with runway visibility, fundraising pressure, or scattered data across entities, I step in to clean, organize, and translate numbers into clear insights, strong forecasts, and due diligence-ready financials—so they can raise capital, scale confidently, and make decisions backed by real data across the USA, UK, Canada, and the Middle East.

1. Poor Cash Flow Management
Problem: Irregular inflows/outflows causing cash shortages, No visibility on runway.
Solution: Build 13-week cash flow forecast. Optimized payment terms and collections. Prioritized critical spending.
Result: Improved liquidity, better runway visibility, reduced cash stress.
Documents Prepared:
• 13-week cash flow model
• Cash flow dashboard
• Working capital schedule
• Payables and receivables aging reports

2. Lack of Financial Planning & Forecasting
Problem: No clear financial direction, Revenue/expenses unpredictable.
Solution: Created annual budget, rolling forecast, scenario analysis.
Result: Predictability, informed decision-making, ability to plan growth.
Documents Prepared:
• Annual budget
• Rolling 12-month forecast
• Scenario & sensitivity model
• Budget-to-actual variance report
• Three model Financials

3. Weak Pricing Strategy
Problem: Underpricing/overpricing products or services, Low margins.
Solution: Conducted cost analysis + competitor benchmarking. Build pricing model based on value, margin, and customer segments.
Result: Higher profitability, competitive pricing, sustainable margins.
Documents Prepared:
• Pricing model
• Cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
• Margin analysis report

4. Profit Margin Erosion
Problem: High costs, low contribution margins, Inefficient operations.
Solution: Reviewed COGS, vendor terms, overhead spending. Implemented cost-cutting and margin improvement plan.
Result: Reduced cost base, increased gross & net margins.
Documents Prepared:
• COGS breakdown
• Expense optimization report
• Vendor comparison & negotiation summary

5. Lack of KPI Tracking & Financial Visibility
Problem: Founder operates blindly without data. No insights into performance.
Solution: Defined KPIs (MRR, burn rate, CAC, LTV, gross margin, ARR). Build dashboards and automated reporting.
Result: Clarity, accountability, fast decision-making.
Documents Prepared:
• KPI dashboard
• Monthly management report (MMR)
• Financial performance scorecard

6. Difficulty Raising Funds (Equity or Debt)
Problem: No strong financial story, Incomplete documents for investors/banks.
Solution: Prepared investor pack: model, deck, valuation, projections. Ensured financials are investor-ready.
Result: Higher chance of securing funds at better terms.
Documents Prepared:
• Investor pitch deck
• 3–5 year financial model
• Company valuation report
• Due diligence folder
• Cap table

7. Lack of Internal Controls & Risk Management
Problem:
• Fraud, errors, losses due to weak processes. No audit trail.
Solution: Implemented internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties.
Result: Reduced fraud risk, compliance assurance, clean audits.
Documents Prepared:
• Internal control policy
• Delegation of authority matrix
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Risk register

8. Tax Mismanagement & Non-Compliance
Problem:
• Missed filings, penalties, poor structuring. Overpayment of taxes.
Solution: Optimized tax structure. Ensured monthly, quarterly, annual compliance.
Result: Reduced penalties, legal compliance, tax savings.
Documents Prepared:
• Tax compliance calendar
• Tax planning report
• Filing summaries
• Regulatory checklist

9. Scaling Without Financial Infrastructure
Problem:
• Rapid growth without systems. Manual processes causing errors and bottlenecks.
Solution: Implemented ERP/accounting systems, automation tools, dashboards.
Result: Efficient operations, increased accuracy, ability to scale.
Documents Prepared:
• ERP implementation plan
• Process flow maps
• Automation roadmap
• SOPs for finance operations

10. Poor Strategic Decision Making
Problem: Decisions made emotionally, not analytically. No financial lens on strategy.
Solution: Conducted financial analysis for expansion, product launches, hiring, pricing, or new markets. Build scenario models for strategic options.
Result: Smarter, data-backed decisions reducing risk and improving ROI.
Documents Prepared:
• Strategic financial analysis report
• Business case model
• Scenario analysis
• ROI calculations

Ready to optimize your financials? Contact me for a consultation.

Steps for completing your project

After purchasing the project, send requirements so M. can start the project.

Delivery time starts when M. receives requirements from you.

M. works on your project following the steps below.

Revisions may occur after the delivery date.

Data collection & validation

Review financial history, correct inconsistencies, structure assumptions.

Build the 12-month budgeting sheet

Integrate historical vs. forecast performance with dynamic formulas.

Review the work, release payment, and leave feedback to M..