Opus Consulting
Fractional CFO Solutions
Growing your business to this point has taken a lot of your hard work, expertise, sacrifice and passion. Now, whether getting ready to take the business to the next level or facing a critical financial challenge in the short term, you need to find a partner who will specifically focus on your future in order to help you optimize your strategy, implement new financial systems, untangle a financial knot, and perhaps even raise additional capital.
Bringing on a Fractional CFO can help you effectively and efficiently scale your business while keeping a focus on profitability. This may include producing accurate financial forecasts; redesigning internal systems, processes, and tools; and addressing any revenue leaks that have sprung up as the business becomes increasingly more complex.
Firms across the US and Canada turn to Opus Consulting for Fractional CFO services to implement and track critical KPIs; deliver crucial analysis, planning and advice; and manage investor relations – all without committing to the fully-loaded costs of a permanent senior-level hire.
Key Questions about Fractional CFO Services
Would your Executive Team benefit from adding experienced financial leadership?
Are you ready to take the next step towards growth and optimal financial performance?
Do you need short-term strategic financial support from an expert financial professional?
Are you ready to scale but wary about the fully-loaded cost of bringing on a full-time CFO?
The team at Opus can help.
Fractional CFO Solutions
For decades Opus Consulting has provided flexible, experienced and cost-effective Financial Leadership to a wide range of organizations across multiple industries.
More than just givers of advice, our experienced fractional CFO team members become an integral part of your Executive Team, providing measured, realistic and sound financial strategies that will help you get more out of your bottom line.
1. Developing Financial Strategies
Our Fractional CFOs focus on the future of your business and put into place long-term financial goals and actionable plans to achieve them. Some key activities include:
Financial Modeling and Scenario Planning
We start by building out financial models and/or scenarios that allow us to project future performance, assess potential scenarios, and guide strategic and tactical decision-making.
Budgeting and Forecasting
With a strategic plan in place, we then create detailed budgets and forecasts to effectively manage your resources (people, money, time) and track adherence to plans.
Performance Monitoring
We then establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitor them over time to identify and replicate successful actions as well as to quickly identify areas for improvement before they grow into significant issues for the business.
Risk Management
All decisions come with risk. Opus’ deeply experienced Fractional CFO Team knows how to identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring your business is prepared for potential challenges as well as the unexpected.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We understand and manage the rigor associated with the pursuit of M&A opportunities. Opus has expertise in due diligence, valuation, deal room preparation, and other M&A activities.
2. Cash Flow Management
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business and Opus’ Fractional CFO Team brings critical expertise to the table.
Ensuring Liquidity
Right out of the gate our team will analyze your cash flow needs and put a plan in place to help your business maintain sufficient cash flow to cover expenses and seize opportunities.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Next, we look to the future, to forecast future cash flow needs and develop appropriate strategies and tactics to optimize your cash reserves.
Working Capital Management
Opus, with its deep hands-on experience, will design and implement strategies to optimize your working capital, thus ensuring your business has the right amount of cash on hand, when needed.
Negotiating Banking Relationships
Let our savvy team manage your relationships with key financial institutions in order to negotiate favorable terms on your behalf.
Stakeholder Relations
Keeping stakeholders informed and apprised, while critically important, can also burn a lot of cycles. Rely on Opus to manage communications and relationships with investors, lenders, partners & vendors, providing them with regular updates and critical insights.
Interim CFO Solutions
Sometimes, circumstances change unexpectedly and you may find yourself in need of specific, targeted financial management support. Turn to Opus when the clock is against you and critical financial decisions need to be made. Our seasoned Interim CFOs hit the ground running and bring hard-earned financial wisdom to your situation.
3. Financial Reporting and Analysis
Creating accurate financial reports and conducting meaningful analysis requires equal parts data, time and expertise – and Opus brings all three to the table for you.
Accurate Financial Reporting
A cornerstone of a healthy, well-run business is the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting which will provide actionable insights into your company’s financial health.
Financial Analysis
The devil truly is in the details, and our meticulous team analyzes your financial data to identify hidden trends, opportunities, and potential challenges.
Decision Support
De-risking your key decisions requires an understanding of both the big picture and the small details as well as an analysis of broader markets and your internal data. The result – we provide data-driven insights that support informed decision-making by your management team.
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Fractional CFO Case Studies
“We have had the privilege of working on several projects with Jacques and several of his colleagues over the last few years. Their professionalism and out of the box thinking make them a pleasure to work with.”
David Cyr
CEO at Skowhegan Savings