Control the numbers - freedom to act
Remote CFO for SMEs | CFO on Demand | CROPS
Get an experienced external CFO who creates financial transparency, strengthens liquidity and turns numbers into an active management and decision-making tool. CFO on Demand for SMEs.
In many small and medium-sized businesses, complexity is growing faster than the organisation. The numbers are there - but they don't translate into real business management or informed decisions.
As an external CFO, I step in as your CFO on Demand and create structure so that finances are actively used to manage company direction, risk and growth.
You get clarity in the numbers, control of cash flow and a precise overview of where your business is actually making - and losing - money.
The goal is simple: sharper decisions, fewer financial surprises and a more robust business.
In a nutshell: You get control of the numbers, insight into the consequences, professional sparring - and a decision space that is clear and well-founded.
The basic principle is simple: The numbers show the way - if you dare to look at them.
This means that as a leader, you get...
Clarity in the economy
- You'll clearly see where money is made and lost and get a solid decision-making basis that shows what actually moves the bottom line.
Control your liquidity
- You know how your cash flow is developing month by month and what actions can ensure you can pay bills, salaries and growth plans on time.
An experienced sparring partner
- you get a CFO who challenges both your numbers and your choices, translates complexity into action and helps unite the organisation around a common picture of reality.
Budgets and cash management
- Fixed budgets, rolling forecasts and ongoing cash flow monitoring so that deviations are detected in time and you can act before the problem grows.
Time and energy to lead
- because you can avoid operations and ad hoc analyses and make decisions with confidence, overview and profit.
Cash flow and scenario plans
- Thorough cash flow models and “what-if” scenarios that show the impact of growth, price changes, interest rate jumps or loss of customers - before you press the button.
Reporting and key figures to the board of directors
- Simple, visual reporting with key metrics so the board and owners can quickly see direction, risk and opportunities - and make informed decisions.
Dialogue with banks, investors - and in reconstruction and crisis management
- Preparing materials and attending meetings to strengthen your position in the dialogue about credit, financing, special loan terms and restructuring.
FAQ about CFO on Demand
What is the difference between an external CFO and a permanent CFO?
An external CFO works part-time or for limited periods when the need is greatest, while a permanent CFO is a full-time role. With CFO on Demand, you get top-level financial management without the fixed salary cost - and with flexible capacity that can be scaled up and down as needed.
Which organisations get the most out of CFO on Demand?
Small and medium-sized businesses under growth, change or pressure - where the financials are complex enough to require CFO skills, but not for a full-time CFO. Typically owner-managed companies, scaleups and companies with a bank, board or investors close by.
How does a typical programme start?
We start with a clarification meeting where we go through your situation, key figures and needs. Then we agree on a specific role, meeting frequency and deliverables - such as budget, cash flow overview and reporting - so you know exactly what you get and when you get it.
How quickly can I get help if we have an emergency situation?
We can usually respond quickly - often within a few days, and sooner if needed urgently. In a stressful situation, we focus on one thing first: creating an overview, stabilising the dialogue with the bank and other key partners and making a concrete plan for the next steps.
Contact us
Whether you're in the midst of growth, going through a reconstruction or need to professionalise your finance function, with Christian you get an experienced partner who puts action behind the numbers - and always with the overall success of the company in mind.
Interested?
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