Fractional CFO Services

Strategic Financial Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost

Get CFO-level expertise to drive growth, improve profitability, and build enterprise value—at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

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When You Need a Fractional CFO

You've reached the point where financial leadership is no longer optional

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Making Decisions in the Dark

You have financial statements, but they don't inform strategic decisions. You're guessing instead of knowing what drives profitability.

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Cash Flow Strain

Revenue is growing but cash feels tight. You don't have visibility into working capital, cash conversion, or the timing of financial obligations.

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Planning Lacks Financial Grounding

Your strategic plans aren't connected to financial reality. You need someone who can translate strategy into financially viable execution plans.

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Can't Afford Full-Time CFO

You need CFO-level thinking but can't justify $200K+ in salary and benefits for a full-time executive.

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Team Doesn't Understand Numbers

Your leadership team makes decisions without understanding financial implications. They need to think more like business owners.

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Preparing for Sale or Growth

You're planning an exit, seeking capital, or scaling operations and need financial systems that support those goals.

What Fractional CFO Services Include

Strategic financial leadership integrated with your business operations

Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop comprehensive financial strategy aligned with business objectives.

  • Multi-year financial planning and scenario modeling
  • Strategic investment and capital allocation decisions
  • Profitability analysis by product, service, or customer
  • Pricing strategy and margin optimization
  • Financial risk assessment and mitigation

Cash Flow Management

Ensure you always have the capital needed to operate and grow.

  • 13-week cash flow forecasting and monitoring
  • Working capital optimization
  • Payment terms and collection strategies
  • Banking relationship management
  • Credit and financing strategy

Performance Metrics & Dashboards

Real-time visibility into the metrics that drive business performance.

  • Executive dashboard development
  • KPI selection and tracking systems
  • Department-specific scorecards
  • Financial and operational metric integration
  • Variance analysis and trend identification

Budgeting & Forecasting

Annual budgets and rolling forecasts that guide decision-making.

  • Annual budget development and management
  • Rolling 12-month forecasts
  • Department budget accountability
  • Budget variance analysis and course correction
  • Scenario planning for strategic decisions

Financial Systems & Processes

Build infrastructure for scalable financial management.

  • Accounting system optimization and integration
  • Financial close process improvement
  • Internal controls and approval workflows
  • Chart of accounts and reporting structure
  • Technology stack recommendations

M&A and Exit Preparation

Position your business for maximum enterprise value.

  • Enterprise value assessment and optimization
  • Quality of earnings preparation
  • Due diligence readiness
  • Deal structure and valuation analysis
  • Buyer or investor presentation support

The Brightline Difference

What sets our fractional CFO services apart

Not Just Reporting

We don't just produce financial statements—we translate them into strategic insights and actionable recommendations that drive business outcomes.

Integrated with Strategic Planning

Our CFO services work hand-in-hand with strategic advisory. Financial strategy isn't separate from business strategy—it's foundational to it.

20+ Years CFO Experience

You get seasoned CFO-level expertise, not junior financial analysts. We've lived in the CFO seat and scaled companies to $200M+ revenue.

Operational Understanding

We understand how operations drive financial results. Our recommendations consider both financial metrics and operational reality.

Leadership Team Development

We develop your team's financial acumen. Leaders learn to make decisions with financial implications in mind—not just execute tasks.

Framework for Accountability

We integrate financial metrics into your business operating system (EOS, Scaling Up, or custom) creating systematic accountability.

The Engagement Process

How we work with you to transform financial leadership

1

Financial Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive financial diagnostic:

  • Financial statement analysis and quality review
  • Cash flow and working capital assessment
  • Profitability drivers identification
  • Systems and process evaluation
  • Team capability assessment
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Strategic Priorities

Together, we establish financial priorities aligned with business goals:

  • Critical metrics and KPI selection
  • Financial improvement opportunities
  • System and process priorities
  • Team development needs
  • 90-day action plan
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System Development

Build the infrastructure for scalable financial management:

  • Dashboard and scorecard implementation
  • Forecasting and budgeting process
  • Financial reporting enhancements
  • Team training and development
  • Process documentation
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Ongoing Execution

Continuous strategic financial leadership and support:

  • Monthly financial review and advisory
  • Strategic decision support
  • Performance monitoring and analysis
  • Team coaching and development
  • Quarterly planning facilitation

Investment Comparison

Get executive-level financial leadership at a fraction of the cost

Full-Time CFO

$200K+
annually + benefits
  • Base salary $175K-$250K+
  • Benefits and taxes add 25-30%
  • Bonus and equity expectations
  • Recruitment and onboarding costs
  • Long-term employment commitment

Total: $250K-$350K+ annually

Typical Engagement

Most fractional CFO engagements fall in the $4,000-$8,000 per month range, depending on company size, complexity, and scope of services. This typically includes 10-20 hours of strategic CFO time per month, monthly financial reviews, dashboard management, and ongoing advisory support.

Compare that to $200K+ for a full-time CFO—and you only pay for the strategic thinking, not administrative work.

Ready for Strategic Financial Leadership?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your financial leadership needs and explore how fractional CFO services can accelerate your growth.

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