The Role and Responsibilities of a Fractional CFO Advisory Services are comprehensive and multifaceted. They typically consist of: Strategic Planning and Execution Developing long term financial strategies that align with your business goals and objectives. Providing insights on market opportunity and strategy. Assisting in the development ofstrategic plans to capture market opportunities and achievement of your business goals… Financial Reporting and Analysis Preparing financial reports that provide trend and variance analysis. Providing commentary on the financial results that are insightful and timely. Ensuring accurate and usable financial reporting materials are available to you for decision making. Cash Flow Management Cash flow analysis and forecasting for all time frames and even down to the week, if needed. Monitoring receivables, payables, inventory and all critical aspects of working capital. Providing strategies to optimize cash and maximize liquidity. Budgeting and Forecasting Creating budgets and forecasts that are usable and dynamic. Monitoring and adjusting financial plans based on business changes. Scenario planning to examine different opportunities you have on your mind. Fundraising and Investor Relations Assist in raising capital through loans, equity or other facilities. Establishing due diligence readiness to meet the needs of investors. Defining the key investment attributes of your business to attract investors. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Providing understanding in mergers, acquisitions and exit opportunities. Ensuring smooth transactions and high probability of completion. Conducting or enabling due diligence for successful transaction and counterparty relationships. Financial Systems and Controls Implementing efficient and strong financial systems and controls. Including compliance with regulatory requirements and standards into your financial strategy. Improving fsystems for higher overall performance and accuracy across the business. Risk Management Identifying and mitigating financial risks. Evaluating and implementing risk management techniques. Helping your organization navigate changing environment with risk controls.