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Senior finance for D2C brands, part time

A fractional CFO gives you the judgement of a finance lead for a fraction of a full-time salary. Each service below stands alone; most brands start with the diagnostic and a monthly retainer.

Fractional CFO

Your senior finance lead, working in your weekly rhythm with the founders and team.

  • Weekly or fortnightly check-ins on spend, cash and trading
  • A monthly finance review with the founders
  • Sign-off support on large inventory orders, hires and ad budget changes
  • A single person accountable for the numbers

Contribution margin by SKU and channel

What each product and each sales channel actually earns once every variable cost is counted.

  • Profit per order after discounts, landed product cost, shipping and 3PL, payment fees and returns
  • The same view after marketing spend, by channel
  • The SKUs, bundles and promotions that cost you money
  • A model your team can refresh each month

Useful when growth has not turned into profit, or before a price or range review.

Cash and inventory forecasting

A rolling 13-week cash forecast and a longer-range plan, both tied to the way inventory brands really spend money.

  • Purchase orders, deposits and supplier terms
  • Ad spend plans and marketplace payout timing
  • Reorder points and stock cover by SKU
  • Early warning on cash low points, with options to cover them

Monthly reporting and close

Accounts you can trust, delivered on a fixed date each month.

  • Accrual accounting with inventory and COGS handled properly
  • Reconciliation of store, marketplace, payment and 3PL data
  • A short monthly pack: P&L, cash, contribution margin and key metrics
  • Working alongside your bookkeeper or accountant

Unit economics and growth planning

The numbers behind how fast you can grow without running out of cash.

  • Customer acquisition cost and payback by channel and cohort
  • Repeat purchase and subscription economics
  • Annual budget and targets linked to the ad and inventory plan
  • Scenario planning for new channels, wholesale and retail

Fundraising and lender readiness

Numbers that stand up when investors, lenders or buyers look closely.

  • Three-statement financial model and investor materials
  • Data room preparation and diligence support
  • Inventory financing, revenue-based financing and bank conversations
  • Exit readiness: clean EBITDA and the reporting buyers expect

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