Ensure financial control for your startup with our fractional CFO service

Fractional CFO services

We bring our experience working with over 450 clients We professionalize your company’s financial structure We lead the financial strategy for our clients We provide solid financial leadership for your startup

Leading tech startups in their sectors trust us

The role of a fractional CFO in a financial department

A financial department is built on the foundation of Accounting, Labour, and Tax, generating financial information flow.

Our fractional CFO services cover CFO, FP&A, and Controlling functions, analyzing this initial information to provide strategic oversight and financial leadership.  

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Our fractional CFO service for startups

Our outsourced CFO solutions for startups covers three fundamental areas of a financial department: CFO, FP&A, and Controlling. As a CFO consulting firm, we dedicate the necessary time to deeply understand your project, including future business lines and organizational structure.  

Thanks to the work of our team, we have become a benchmark in financial management for startups, bringing our knowledge, experience, and commitment to over 450 clients

Our fractional CFO service for startups

Our outsourced CFO solutions for startups covers three fundamental areas of a financial department: CFO, FP&A, and Controlling.

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Strategic financial leadership with a fractional CFO

We provide strategic financial leadership, driving key decisions for your company while managing relationships with investors, banks, and public institutions to optimize your capital structure.

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We manage relationships with investors, banks, and alternative financing providers. 

• We offer the strategic focus of a financial director to define the optimal capital structure.

• As a provider of fractional CFO services, we lead financial decisions to ensure results.

• Update and control the company’s cap table.

• Manage the data room during funding rounds.

• Ensure accuracy in shares and equity allocations.

• Lead budgeting processes aligned with strategic goals.

• Analyze key KPIs, comparing them to industry benchmarks.

• Prioritize cash control for sustained growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

We design tailored financial models to manage cash flow and key KPIs, enabling data-driven strategic decisions and maximizing your startup’s potential.

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  • We create financial models based on key KPIs, P&L, and cash control.  
  • Models are adapted to each business: SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace, etc.  
  • We provide detailed analysis of growth drivers.  

• Deliver monthly financial and strategic reporting.

• Adjust forecasts to reflect current and future company status.

• Ensure data-driven decision-making.

  • We optimize cash flow to ensure financial stability.  
  • We create clear dashboards to monitor business KPIs.  
  • As external CFOs, we help management adjust strategies to meet objectives. 
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Controlling

As experts in CFO consulting services, we optimize internal processes to ensure accurate and efficient finances, maximizing your startup’s operations and freeing time for critical strategic decisions. 

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l financial process optimization

  • We design effective workflows (administration, management, etc.).  
  • We implement tools to improve operational efficiency.  
  • We create control processes to minimize potential errors.  

• Optimize billing and collections processes.

• Apply best practices tailored to your needs.

• Monitor process efficiency monthly.

• Provide expert support for due diligence and financial audits.

• Coordinate and prepare information for banks and public institutions.

• Identify and mitigate risks for efficient audits.

How does the onboarding work for our fractional CFO service?

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Kick-off meeting to gather the necessary information and gain a deeper understanding of the company’s current situation.

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Build the financial model focused on KPIs, P&L, and cash flow, tailored to the strategic needs of the business

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Monthly engagement including monthly reporting and the continuous proposal of new finance initiatives

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Definir priorities of the collaboration and develop a deep understanding of the business model

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Optimize key processes for efficient, structured, and scalable management

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Gather key information and access (IRL) + kick-off meeting

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Build the financial model (KPIs, P&L and cash flow)

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Analyze the company's financial situation and define priorities

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Optimize key processes for efficient, structured, and scalable management

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Monthly engagement and common needs

  • Identify and manage funding sources
  • Coordinate the financial strategy for rounds
  • Manage relationships with investors
  • Oversee due diligence/audit processes
  • Design and coordinate M&A processes
  • Improve accounting processes
  • Optimize currency exchange
  • Ensure proper financial governance

A fractional CFO service tailored to your startup’s needs

Our external CFO service is tailored to the stage and specific needs of each project we work with. We collaborate with pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups across various sectors and countries, approaching each partnership from different perspectives.

For all our clients, we bring the expertise we have developed over the years. Our goal is to be more than just a service provider; we aim to become an integral member of your team.

+200M€

received in fundraising by The Startup CFO clients

+25M€

received in both public funding and R&D tax savings

+450

customers

+25

countries

Our outsourced CFO service for startups

Our 450+ clients are the best proof of what we do.

Our outsourced CFO service for startups integrates as part of your team to support key decision-making, prepare fundraising rounds, and build a solid financial foundation for sustainable growth.

How our fractional CFO services adds value to your business

At The Startup CFO, we work to provide answers to the financial management challenges your startup faces, with the help of our external CFO service

If you’re spending a significant amount of time on financial management instead of focusing on your business’s strategy and growth, it might be time to hire a fractional CFO. They can free you from these tasks, allowing you to concentrate on leading your company to success.

A fractional CFO is crucial to preparing your company before seeking investment or funding. We’ll ensure that your finances are in order, manage relationships with investors, prepare the necessary financial documents, and optimize your financial structure to make your company more appealing to potential investors.

Hiring a basic management service is often one of the first steps for any entrepreneur. However, as your business grows, so do its financial control needs. By hiring our fractional CFO service, we ensure your startup’s finances are elevated to the next level.

With a fractional CFO, you gain full control and a clear view of your company’s financial health. This includes implementing reporting systems that provide accurate and up-to-date financial data, essential for making data-driven decisions.

A fractional CFO not only helps you identify the right time to seek funding but also guides you through the process, ensuring you’re fully prepared to present your case to investors. This includes creating a solid financial plan, optimizing your cap table, and preparing your data room for due diligence.

Hiring outsourced CFO services provides extensive and varied experience in metrics, cash control, valuations, and funding rounds, accumulated by working across multiple sectors and project types—something a full-time or internal CFO may lack.  

Additionally, it offers an objective and strategic perspective without the fixed costs associated with a full-time employee, making it a flexible and cost-effective solution for growing startups and SMEs. 

It’s common for investors, right after a private funding round, to demand detailed control of your startup’s finances and key metrics. This is often when we step in, not only to manage the financial department but also to lead investor relations and ensure sustained and controlled growth for your startup.

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