Professional Services
Virtual CFO &Advisory Services
Virtual CFO services, also referred to as outsourced or fractional CFO services, place the tasks normally performed by a Chief Financial Officer with a highly qualified and experienced professional who is not an employee of the company. You gain expert financial leadership at a fraction of the cost.
- Fractional & outsourced CFO
- Remote with on-site hours
- A fraction of the cost
How it works
What a Virtual CFO is
The service is called virtual because most tasks are performed off-site through modern means of communication, combined with specific hours spent at your company's premises. It is a business process outsourcing model that is increasingly adopted in the UAE, and it delivers the services of a highly qualified and experienced professional at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
- Senior financial leadership without a full-time salary and benefits
- Off-site delivery through modern communications, with agreed on-site hours
- Scales up or down with the needs of the business
- Led by senior team members with over 20 years of experience as CFOs in multinational corporations
Core service areas
Everything a CFO office delivers
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgets, forecasts and KPI-based MIS reporting that turn numbers into direction.
Cash Flow Management
Cash flow forecasting and working capital management so the business never runs short.
Financial Reporting
Timely, accurate management and statutory reporting for owners, boards and lenders.
Risk Management
Identifying financial risks and putting controls and policies in place to manage them.
Funding & Financing Strategies
Structuring debt, equity and trade finance to fund growth on the right terms.
Cost Management & Profitability
Cost analysis and profitability reviews by product, customer and business line.
Strategic Business Advisory
A senior sounding board for strategic decisions, expansion and restructuring.
Financial Systems & Technology
Selecting and implementing accounting, ERP and reporting systems that fit your business.
The CFO office
Lead operations and finance with confidence
Your virtual CFO leads the operations and finance teams to ensure the smooth functioning of the business, and is responsible for timely MIS reports based on KPIs, annual revenue and expense budgets, cash flow forecasts and working capital. We support fast-growing businesses, start-ups and multinationals alike.
- KPI-based MIS reporting
- Annual revenue and expense budgets
- Cash flow forecasting
- Working capital management
- Oversight of the finance team and month-end close
Advisory & transactions
Business advisory beyond the finance function
Alongside the CFO office, our advisory team supports the decisions and transactions that shape your business.
Business Valuation
Independent valuations to support decisions, transactions and fundraising.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Support across the transaction lifecycle, from strategy and due diligence to completion.
Feasibility Studies
Financial feasibility studies to validate investment and expansion plans.
Trade Finance
Structuring and support for trade finance requirements.
Business Consultancy
Advisory on registration, SOPs, internal controls and MIS systems.
Internal Audit & Risk
Independent review of controls, governance and risk by Certified Internal Auditors.
Explore ServiceWhy a virtual CFO
Expert financial leadership, flexibly delivered
A fraction of the cost
The expertise of a senior CFO without the cost of a full-time executive.
Experience that counts
Extensive CFO knowledge gained in fast-growing businesses, start-ups and multinationals.
Reliability
Years of experience delivering dependable CFO services in the UAE.
Flexible engagement
Retained, part-time or project-based, with on-site hours agreed to suit you.
FAQs
Virtual CFO and advisory questions
Add senior financial leadership to your team
Speak with our team about a virtual CFO engagement shaped around your business. Book your free consultation today.