Growth Strategy Consulting from Elite Freelance CFOs
An experienced financial leader is an essential voice in any big decision, whether you’re defining a 3- or 10-year vision. Targeted growth strategy consulting from a fractional CFO helps you build a plan for your next steps.
Are freelance CFO services right for you? Book a quick consultation in less than 10 seconds.
Growth Strategy Consulting from Elite Freelance CFOs
An experienced financial leader is an essential voice in any big decision, whether you’re defining a 3- or 10-year vision. Targeted growth strategy consulting from a fractional CFO helps you build a plan for your next steps.
Are freelance CFO services right for you?
Book a quick consultation in less than 10 seconds.
What You’ll Learn
- How Paro’s growth strategy consulting creates value
- When it’s time to hire a CFO for startups & SMBs
- How to assess a freelance CFO
- What to expect in the first 30 days with a Paro expert
What You’ll Learn
- How Paro’s growth strategy consulting creates value
- When it’s time to hire a CFO for startups & SMBs
- How to assess a freelance CFO
- What to expect in the first 30 days with a Paro expert
Build Your North Star with Growth Strategy Consulting
An outsourced CFO is more than a short-term solution. Paro CFOs bring years of experience and a data-based point of view to help you visualize your big-picture strategy and gain long-term value. As business strategy consultants, they provide you with the industry knowledge and expertise to go from grind to grow.
Paro’s strategic freelance CFO services include:
- Setting your priorities based on an assessment of strengths & weaknesses.
- Creating clear short- and long-term goals, milestones & financial projections.
- Helping you preserve business value & define new opportunities & cost reductions.
- Assessing the larger market to capitalize on new opportunities, channels & verticals.
Build Your North Star with Growth Strategy Consulting
An outsourced CFO is more than a short-term solution. Paro CFOs bring years of experience and a data-based point of view to help you visualize your big-picture strategy and gain long-term value. As business strategy consultants, they provide you with the industry knowledge and expertise to go from grind to grow.
Paro’s strategic freelance CFO services include:
- Setting your priorities based on an assessment of strengths & weaknesses.
- Creating clear short- and long-term goals, milestones & financial projections.
- Helping you preserve business value & define new opportunities & cost reductions.
- Assessing the larger market to capitalize on new opportunities, channels & verticals.
“Our organization went from being in financial infancy
to early adulthood, and Paro’s freelance CFO was paramount in that transformation.”
– Alejandro P., CEO
“Our organization went from being in financial infancy to early adulthood, and Paro’s freelance CFO was paramount in that transformation.”
– Alejandro P., CEO
Paro’s Freelance CFO Services Provide Hundreds
of Businesses with Real Value
Paro’s Freelance CFO Services Provide Hundreds
of Businesses with Real Value
case study
Fractional CFO Leadership Sets Business on Path to 2x Revenue While Saving Nearly $500K
→ Read the Success Storycase study
Data Startup Raises $15M Series A, Saves $45K with Upgraded Process & Financial Roadmap
→ Read the Success Storycase study
Fractional CFO Leadership Sets Business on Path to 2x Revenue While Saving Nearly $500K
→ Read the Success Storycase study
Data Startup Raises $15M Series A, Saves $45K with Upgraded Process & Financial Roadmap
→ Read the Success StoryWhen to Hire Freelance CFO Services
Plan and solve for specific challenges throughout the business
lifecycle with business strategy consulting.
| Sample Business Strategy Solutions |
Startups At this stage, you’re validating key priorities and charting out how to fund, measure and achieve them. |
Small Businesses You need financial discipline to scale and balance today’s reality with tomorrow’s ambitions. |
Midsize Businesses Hit the ground running on growth-driven activities that lie beyond the remit of a controller or accountant. |
| Business planning & roadmapping |
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| Strategic planning & financial disipline |
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| 5-year plan outline | |||
| KPI development & alignment |
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| SWOT analysis | |||
| Go-to-market strategy |
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| Turnaround strategy |
“Paro’s CFO services went above and beyond, exceeding what we expected and
positioning us incredibly well for the next steps that now need to be taken. In
addition to working through the financial plan, the freelancer also acted as an
advisor to me on complex decisions.”
– Jonah T., CEO and Founder
Not sure what you need? That’s why we’re here.
When to Hire Freelance CFO Services
Plan and solve for specific challenges throughout the business
lifecycle with business strategy consulting.
| Startups At this stage, you’re validating key priorities and charting out how to fund, measure and achieve them. |
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| Business planning & roadmapping |
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| Strategic planning & financial disipline |
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| 5-year plan outline | |
| KPI development & alignment |
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| SWOT analysis | |
| Go-to-market strategy |
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| Turnaround strategy | |
| Small Businesses You need financial discipline to scale and balance today’s reality with tomorrow’s ambitions. |
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| Business planning & roadmapping |
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| Strategic planning & financial disipline |
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| 5-year plan outline | |
| KPI development & alignment |
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| SWOT analysis | |
| Go-to-market strategy |
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| Turnaround strategy | |
| Midsize Businesses Hit the ground running on growth-driven activities that lie beyond the remit of a controller or accountant. |
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| Business planning & roadmapping |
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| Strategic planning & financial disipline |
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| 5-year plan outline | |
| KPI development & alignment |
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| SWOT analysis | |
| Go-to-market strategy |
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| Turnaround strategy | |
“Paro’s CFO services went above and beyond, exceeding what we expected and positioning us incredibly well for the next steps that now need to be taken. In addition to working through the financial plan, the freelancer also acted as an advisor to me on complex decisions.”
– Jonah T., CEO and Founder
Not sure what you need? That’s why we’re here.
What to Look for in a CFO Consultant
At Paro, we’ve perfected our pool of experts so you can spend more
time looking ahead and less time on recruiting.
What Paro CFOs Deliver
Fully Vetted Professionals
Hyper-relevant skills across 55+ industries that suit your business type, category and market.
Every expert completes a robust vetting process and skills assessment, ensuring experts walk the walk.
Actionable experience working with businesses like yours, with success in achieving meaningful growth.
On average, Paro CFO experts boast 20 years of experience, with nearly 1 in 4 hailing from the Big Four and 1 in 5 from top banks.
Adaptability—glistening skill sets and playbooks from just 5 years ago can be out of date in today’s changing world.
Paro experts regularly update their experience, skills and background info to provide up-to-date value.
What to Look for in a
CFO Consultant
At Paro, we’ve perfected our pool of experts so you can spend your time looking ahead and less time on recruiting.
What Paro CFOs Deliver
Fully Vetted Professionals
Hyper-relevant skills across 55+ industries that suit your business type, category and market.
Every expert completes a robust vetting process and skills assessment, ensuring experts walk the walk.
Actionable experience working with businesses like yours, with success in achieving meaningful growth.
On average, Paro CFO experts boast 20 years of experience, with nearly 1 in 4 hailing from the Big Four and 1 in 5 from top banks.
Adaptability—glistening skill sets and playbooks from just 5 years ago can be out of date in today’s changing world.
Paro experts regularly update their experience, skills and background info to provide up-to-date value.
case study
“It’s been unbelievable to me how Craig’s guidance and leadership has
impacted how the company operated in 2019 versus today.”
– Steven Liebezeit, inRange Solutions CEO
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case study
“It’s been unbelievable to me how Craig’s guidance and leadership has
impacted how the company operated in 2019 versus today.”
– Steven Liebezeit, inRange Solutions CEO
Tell us about your goals.
Book a Consultation
The First 30 Days: What to Expect
Every business situation is different, but these broad strokes can give you a sense of how to get started with Paro’s CFOs.
0-24 hours: Matching
We’ve matched businesses with elite experts in as little as 24 hours. From there, things move quickly: 95% of clients choose 1 of the first 2 experts presented.
1-2 days: Preparation
Think about how to integrate your fractional CFO. Align on scope of work and working styles with both the expert and your team. Set clear expectations on the impact you want.
2-10 days: Kickoff & Onboarding
Provide access to everyday financial platforms and tools they’ll need. Include point people for departments, third-party vendors, etc. Consider a happy hour or team lunch to introduce your CFO to the team.
5-10 days: Auditing
The first likely task of a fractional CFO will be to see what’s under the hood by diving into the numbers to determine your company’s financial position.
5-10 days and beyond: Assessment and prioritization
Once they’ve gained an idea of which operational activities are driving value and which are not, your CFO will be ready to discuss your strategic vision, goals and roadmap.
“With a couple of brief calls and access to materials, the freelance CFO understood our needs and produced quality work, along with explanations and tips for the model that we will use down the road.”
– Misty H., Client Engagement Director
The First 30 Days: What to Expect
Every business situation is different, but these broad strokes can give you a sense of how to get started with Paro’s CFOs.
0-24 hours: Matching
We’ve matched businesses with elite experts in as little as 24 hours. From there, things move quickly: 95% of clients choose 1 of the first 2 experts presented.
1-2 days: Preparation
Think about how to integrate your fractional CFO. Align on scope of work and working styles with both the expert and your team. Set clear expectations on the impact you want.
2-10 days: Kickoff & Onboarding
Provide access to everyday financial platforms and tools they’ll need. Include point people for departments, third-party vendors, etc. Consider a happy hour or team lunch to introduce your CFO to the team.
5-10 days: Auditing
The first likely task of a fractional CFO will be to see what’s under the hood by diving into the numbers to determine your company’s financial position.
5-10 days and beyond: Assessment and prioritization
Once they’ve gained an idea of which operational activities are driving value and which are not, your CFO will be ready to discuss your strategic vision, goals and roadmap.
“With a couple of brief calls and access to materials, the freelance CFO understood our needs and produced quality work, along with explanations and tips for the model that we will use down the road.”
– Misty H., Client Engagement Director
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about freelance CFO services
The cost of hiring a freelance CFO depends on whether they charge an hourly rate or a flat project fee.
Saving on costs requires you to decide if you are paying for the overall value you’ll get for the results or if you simply require hour-by-hour support. In the latter case, you should have a clear idea of the number of hours a project or engagement will require.
Another aspect to consider when hiring is equity. You don’t need to dilute your equity in the business. A fractional CFO delivers the results they promise without taking equity ownership in your business.
Hiring a full-time CFO is a costly endeavor that can take upwards of four months. But not every business needs one; in fact, freelance CFO services are often a much better fit in terms of achieving your goals while staying on budget. Learn more about what a part-time CFO can do for you.
Not all fractional CFOs work remotely. You may save on costs when you allow them to do so. With modern remote working capabilities, you’ll likely find the process of working with a remote CFO to be seamless and effective. Learn more about the myths surrounding fractional CFOs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about freelance CFO services
The cost of hiring a freelance CFO depends on whether they charge an hourly rate or a flat project fee.
Saving on costs requires you to decide if you are paying for the overall value you’ll get for the results or if you simply require hour-by-hour support. In the latter case, you should have a clear idea of the number of hours a project or engagement will require.
Another aspect to consider when hiring is equity. You don’t need to dilute your equity in the business. A fractional CFO delivers the results they promise without taking equity ownership in your business.
Hiring a full-time CFO is a costly endeavor that can take upwards of four months. But not every business needs one; in fact, freelance CFO services are often a much better fit in terms of achieving your goals while staying on budget. Learn more about what a part-time CFO can do for you.
Not all fractional CFOs work remotely. You may save on costs when you allow them to do so. With modern remote working capabilities, you’ll likely find the process of working with a remote CFO to be seamless and effective. Learn more about the myths surrounding fractional CFOs.