CFO as a Service

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Long-term goal setting and financial roadmap development.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensuring liquidity for operations and growth.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Strategic budget planning and future projections.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Preparing for pitches and securing capital.
• Profitability & Cost Analysis: Identifying margins and opportunities for savings.
• Financial Reporting & KPIs: Translating data into actionable business metrics.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensuring stability and regulatory adherence.

• Access expert financial advice without the full-time salary and benefits.
• Enjoy flexibility in both services and engagement duration.
• Gain external perspectives, free from internal biases or politics.

• Startups and scale-ups in need of financial modeling, burn-rate management, and fundraising support.
• Small to midsize businesses seeking strategic guidance without the expense of a full-time executive.
• Companies preparing for funding, M&A, or entering new growth phases.
• Businesses facing cash flow challenges or requiring enhanced financial oversight.

• Fractional/Part-Time CFO: Scheduled strategic support (e.g., hours per week or days per month).
• Project-Based CFO: Engaged for specific events such as fundraising or restructuring.
• Interim CFO: Temporary leadership during transitions or full-time recruitment.
• Virtual/Remote CFO: Fully remote, cost-efficient executive financial support.

• Hiring a full-time CFO can cost €150K+ annually, excluding benefits.
• CFOaaS typically offers fractional services from €3,000 to €10,000 per month, depending on scope.
• Benefits include lower cost, strategic agility, on-demand expertise, improved cash flow, and better decision-making.

• Relevant industry experience to align with your business context.
• A proven track record in scaling, fundraising, or financial turnarounds.
• Service offerings that match your immediate needs (e.g., M&A vs. cost optimization).
• Flexibility in availability and delivery model (ongoing, project-based, or remote).
• Familiarity with your tech stack or financial systems.
• Strong communication skills and cultural fit—they'll be part of your leadership team.

Operational Finance at ABACUS CONSULTING delivers day-to-day financial management—including bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and financial structuring—so founders can concentrate on business growth.

• Daily Bookkeeping – Accurate and compliant financial record maintenance.
• Employee Reimbursements – Managing staff expense processes.
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation – Regular alignment of transactional data.
• Payroll & Payment Services – Handling salary and supplier payments.
• Customized Chart of Accounts – Tailored financial mapping aligned to your business.

• Accurate & Tax-Ready Financials – Ensures daily data cleanliness and audit preparation.
• One-on-One Support & Fast Turnaround – Dedicated experts who understand your business.
• Scalable Modular Approach – Adaptable support that evolves with business growth—from startup to scale-up stages.
• Founded on Best-Practice Processes – Efficient workflows promote reliability.
• Deep Sector Expertise – Focus on technology and life sciences verticals.

• Startups that need financial structure and stability.
• Scale-Ups expanding operations and requiring robust financial processes.

Modelling & Reporting transforms your raw financial data into actionable insights through bespoke reporting, in-depth analysis, and investor-grade financial models—helping future-proof your business.

• Annual Report Creation
• Financial Management Platform
• Monthly Financial Reporting
• Customised Financial Modelling
• Actual vs. Budget Analysis
• BI & Industry-Specific Metrics
• Complex Revenue Accounting
• Custom API Integrations
• Grants (or Subsidy) Compliance & Reporting

• Impactful Insights: Quickly understand key metrics, identify discrepancies, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
• Custom-Built Financial Plan: Analyze your unique business drivers to build bespoke forecasts—kept current through automated integrations.
• Investor-Grade Quality: Deliver high-standard financial reports that stand out in boardrooms and impress investors.
• Proven Track Record: Enabled over $1 billion in deal value through hands-on, client-focused execution.
• Sector Expertise: Tailored support for technology and life sciences firms.