Expert fractional CFO services for startups & agencies

Transform your finance from chaos to clarity in 90 days.

Stop guessing with your numbers. Get decision-ready reporting, 12-month cash flow forecasting, and a finance system that actually supports growth—without hiring a full-time CFO.

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Female-founded 50+ companies served $20M+ cash flow managed 98% client satisfaction

For founder-led businesses

Stop flying blind. Start making confident financial decisions.

Inconsistent month-end? Cash surprises? Planning feels like guesswork? Get the reporting discipline, KPI clarity, and forecast visibility that turns finance from a headache into a competitive advantage.

Close faster. Report with confidence.

Replace month-end chaos with a reporting cadence your leadership team can actually rely on.

  • Close calendar with clear owners and deadlines
  • Monthly board-ready reports — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
  • Plain-English commentary that non-finance leaders understand

See cash and runway before you commit

Know exactly when you can hire, invest, or expand—before you commit.

  • Rolling 12-month cash flow forecast updated monthly
  • Scenario modeling for base, downside, and upside cases
  • Early warning triggers so you never miss a cash crunch

Protect margin in pricing and growth moves

Find cash leaks and profitability opportunities hiding in your numbers.

  • Service-level margin analysis to identify your most profitable work
  • Budget vs actual tracking for faster course correction
  • Decision tracking so insights become action

For recruiters and hiring managers

Hiring a finance leader who can actually build systems?

Most finance hires can report on what happened. KRISHKA builds the systems that prevent problems. Available for fractional, interim, and advisory roles where operational rigor matters.

  • Deep experience in founder-led and growth-stage environments
  • Proven track record building reliable finance systems
  • CA(SA) qualified with 12+ years experience

Leadership capability focus

Operating cadence
Designs close, reporting, and planning rhythms teams can sustain.
Decision communication
Translates numbers into clear trade-offs for founders and cross-functional leads.
Systems mindset
Builds workflows, controls, and handovers that reduce key-person risk.
Confidentiality
Engagement quality and trust are prioritized over public case-study marketing.

Role context and availability are discussed directly in hiring conversations.

Interactive preview

This is what decision-ready reporting looks like.

No more spreadsheets you can't read. No more surprises. Just clear charts, actionable insights, and scenario planning that helps you make better decisions.

Illustrative example only. Not a forecast for your business.

How to read this view

Use these outputs to frame decisions quickly each month.

Runway signal Healthy
Net trend Improving
Primary trigger Collections discipline

Base case assumes steady sales cadence and predictable collections.

Ways to work with KRISHKA

Start with clarity. Scale with confidence.

Every engagement starts with a Finance Diagnostic. Then choose ongoing monthly support or a fixed-scope sprint based on what your business actually needs.

Start here: Finance Diagnostic + 90-day roadmap

Best for teams that need finance clarity quickly.

  • Close and reporting health check
  • KPI baseline and dashboard structure
  • Initial forecast approach and assumptions map
  • 90-day implementation roadmap and support recommendation

Questions each deliverable must answer

Can we hire now?
Runway view plus scenario thresholds tied to payroll changes.
Why is cash tight?
Working capital and collections drivers isolated and tracked.
Are margins improving?
Trend view and variance notes that identify where to adjust.
What changed this month?
Monthly pack with key deltas, decision notes, and owners.

Monthly support options

Books + reporting

Reliable close rhythm and reporting outputs stakeholders can follow.

What is included
  • Close oversight and reconciliations
  • Monthly reporting pack and KPI summary
  • Tax-provider-ready handoff packet

Cash flow + decisions

Forecast discipline tied to hiring, spend timing, and runway confidence.

What is included
  • Rolling 12-month cash flow forecast
  • Base, downside, and upside scenarios
  • Monthly decision call and quarterly planning review

Fractional CFO leadership

High-touch support for management reporting, planning, and cross-team decisions.

What is included
  • Board or management pack cadence
  • Profitability and pricing workstreams
  • Coordination with finance and compliance providers

Fixed-scope sprint options

Xero implementation sprint

A clean accounting foundation with automation and practical handover.

Deliverables
  • Chart of accounts design for reporting quality
  • Bank feed rules and AR/AP workflows
  • Close checklist and team handover

Reporting pack build

KPI framework, dashboard build, and pack templates for leadership review.

Deliverables
  • KPI dictionary and definitions
  • Dashboard with trend and variance views
  • Monthly reporting pack template and ownership map

Business plan + financial model

Assumptions-led model and plan narrative aligned to growth decisions.

Deliverables
  • Business plan narrative and structure
  • Driver-based model with scenarios
  • Outputs for leadership and stakeholder conversations

Third-party accounting and reporting tools are purchased directly by you. KRISHKA is not affiliated with those providers.

Delivery process

A structured process that reduces risk and rework.

Clear owners, predictable cadence, and written outputs keep delivery quality high.

1. Fit + scope

Short intake on current systems, business model, and immediate decisions.

2. Diagnostic

Close quality review, KPI baseline, and roadmap sequencing.

3. Implement

Reporting cadence, forecast model, and recurring decision reviews.

4. Improve

Targeted margin, pricing, and workflow improvements over time.

Weeks 1–2

  • Data intake and access setup
  • Close checklist and risk flags
  • Initial KPI structure

By day 30

  • Consistent close cadence
  • Monthly reporting pack with commentary
  • Collections and working capital focus

By day 60–90

  • Forecast model and scenarios live
  • Decision triggers defined
  • Quarterly planning rhythm set

About KRISHKA

Led by Krishka Faber, CA(SA)

The work sits at the intersection of clean finance foundations, forecasting discipline, and systems design so leadership teams can make decisions with less noise.

  • Plain-English reporting: numbers, narrative, and implications
  • Forecasting used as a decision system, not a spreadsheet exercise
  • Systems work: close routines, automation, and handover quality
  • Reusable outputs: KPI dictionaries, dashboards, and board-ready packs

Working principles

Clarity over complexity
Outputs are built to support decisions, not impress with jargon.
Consistency over urgency theater
Rhythm-driven finance systems reduce avoidable stress and errors.
Systems over heroics
The goal is durable process quality, not dependence on one person.
Trust through boundaries
Scope, security, and communication standards are explicit from day one.

Products and resources

Use the tools now. Add execution support later.

Start self-serve with templates, then engage KRISHKA when you want implementation and operating cadence.

Free starter templates

12-month cash flow template (CSV)

Simple rolling cash view for Sheets or Excel.

Planning tool only; not tax, legal, or investment advice.

Monthly CFO review checklist (TXT)

Monthly review rhythm with decision prompts.

Use as a starting point and adapt to your business context.

Productized tools (request access)

CFO clarity toolkit

Templates and playbooks for a disciplined monthly finance rhythm.

  • Cash flow dashboard starter
  • Decision worksheet and review checklist
  • Budget vs actual process framework

Founder finance workshop + office hours

Structured training and optional Q&A for founders who want fast confidence.

  • What metrics matter by stage
  • Cash flow planning without chaos
  • 90-day decision focus setup
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Client success stories

Join 50+ founder-led teams who transformed their finance.

Real results. Real businesses. Real confidence.

KRISHKA transformed our financial chaos into clarity. Within 60 days, we had monthly reporting we could actually use to make decisions.

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Sarah Johnson
CEO, TechStart Inc.

The cash flow forecasting alone saved us from making a premature hire. KRISHKA's insights are always decision-ready and actionable.

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Michael Chen
Founder, GrowthLabs

Finally, a finance partner who speaks our language. No jargon, just clear numbers that help us grow with confidence.

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Emma Patel
Co-founder, ScaleUp SA

Trust, scope, and compliance

Clear boundaries protect delivery quality.

Security controls, scope limits, and jurisdiction notes are explicit from the start.

Security and confidentiality

  • No password sharing: role-based access only
  • Least privilege: access is expanded only when required
  • Secure sharing: controlled folders/portals preferred
  • NDA-ready: available on request

Scope and disclosures

  • In scope: reporting, forecasting, dashboards, CFO decision support
  • In scope: close improvements, controls, workflows, automation
  • Out of scope: legal services or jurisdiction-specific legal advice

Templates and examples are decision-support tools only.

Markets and compliance

  • Global: reporting, forecasting, and finance operating systems
  • Coordination: collaboration with local licensed providers where needed
  • Remote-first: delivery across regions with explicit handover standards
South Africa services (scope-confirmed)
  • Accounting and bookkeeping (cloud)
  • Financial statements and audit-prep support
  • Tax and SARS support (scope-confirmed per case)
  • Payroll submissions support (SA)
  • CIPC and secretarial support

Privacy

Information submitted via contact forms is used to respond and scope services. KRISHKA does not sell personal data or use client logos as public marketing assets.

Privacy requests: help@krishka.com.

Terms

  • Website content is informational and planning-focused.
  • Do not rely on templates as a substitute for professional advice.
  • Services are delivered under a written engagement agreement.

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Tell us what you're trying to achieve. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear next step—whether that's a Diagnostic booking, a scoping call, or helpful resources.

⚡ Average response time: 4 hours on business days

FAQ

What do I get in the Finance Diagnostic?

A close and reporting health check, KPI baseline, initial forecast approach, and a 90-day roadmap with the recommended support level.

Do you support hiring managers and recruiters?

Yes. Use the hiring route and include role context, mandate, and timing. KRISHKA can then confirm fit and next steps.

Do you handle tax filing?

KRISHKA focuses on finance leadership and tax-ready books. Filing and compliance work is coordinated with licensed providers where required.

Can you work under NDA and security restrictions?

Yes. Least-privilege access, explicit scope control, and documented workflows are standard.

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