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Fractional CFO Services

Strategic Financial Leadership—When You Need It, Without the Full-Time Cost

At 13 Consulting LLC, we offer Fractional CFO services for small to mid-sized businesses that need experienced financial leadership but aren’t ready to hire a full-time CFO. Whether you’re scaling quickly, navigating cash flow challenges, preparing for investment, or simply want more clarity in your finances, we provide high-level guidance tailored to your goals.

What Is a Fractional CFO?

A Fractional CFO is a part-time or project-based Chief Financial Officer who brings the same strategic insight and leadership as a full-time CFO—without the overhead. You get seasoned financial expertise focused on optimizing your business performance, making smarter decisions, and planning for long-term success.

A CFO—especially a good one—is a big investment. Fractional CFO services allow you to pay for the exact amount of financial leadership you need.

What it includes:

  1. Financial Strategy & Planning

We help you create short and long-term financial roadmaps, identify growth opportunities, and manage risks. Keeping your financial strategy in line with your business goals.

  1. Cash Flow Management

We analyze and optimize your cash flow to improve liquidity, avoid shortfalls, and support sustainable growth.

  1. Budgeting & Forecasting

We build detailed budgets and rolling forecasts to give you confidence in your numbers and clarity in your operations.

  1. KPI Development & Dashboarding

We identify the key performance indicators that matter most to your business and create easy-to-understand dashboards that track your progress in real time.

  1. Fundraising & Investor Relations

Preparing to raise capital? We assist with pitch materials, financial modeling, and due diligence—then help manage communication with investors.

  1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

We make sure your books are in order, your reporting is timely and accurate, and you’re staying in compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirements.

  1. Exit & Succession Planning

Thinking about selling your business or transitioning leadership? We’ll help you maximize value and navigate a smooth transition.

 

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Who Needs a Fractional CFO?

  • Early-stage startups seeking financial structure
  • Growing companies preparing for the next stage of funding
  • Business owners struggling with profitability or cash flow
  • Founders spending too much time in QuickBooks and not enough on strategy
  • Any business that needs executive financial expertise—without the full-time cost

Why Work With 13 Consulting?

We pride ourselves on creating exceptional strategies. With every one of our services, we’re thinking long-term on your business’s behalf.

Take advantage of years of financial experience, without the full-time price tag. Schedule a call with 13 Consulting to get started.

Items You’ll Need to Get Started:

  • Current financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Accounting software access or reports
  • Budgeting or forecasting documents
  • Payroll, benefits, and vendor contracts
  • Strategic goals or business plan (if available)
  • Current financial challenges or questions you’d like to address

Real clients. Real results