Close faster. Report with confidence.
Move from delayed closes to a reporting cadence leadership can trust.
- Close calendar with owners and deadlines
- Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash summary
- Plain-English commentary for non-finance leaders
Fractional CFO support for founder-led teams
Make finance decision-ready in 90 days.
Install close discipline, cash visibility, and decision support so hiring, spend, and growth choices become lower-risk.
Female-owned
CA(SA) led
12-month forecast discipline
Board-ready reporting packs
Privacy-first by design
For founder-led businesses
From unclear numbers to confident decisions.
If month-end is inconsistent, cash is uncertain, or planning feels risky, this is the fix: reporting discipline, KPI clarity, and forecast visibility.
See cash and runway before you commit
Model base, downside, and upside before hiring, spend, or growth commitments.
- Rolling 12-month cash flow model
- Assumptions tied to revenue, payroll, and collections
- Early warning triggers for hiring and spend
Protect margin in pricing and growth moves
Use reporting to expose cash leaks and act on profitability opportunities faster.
- Service or client-level margin analysis (where data allows)
- Budget vs actual discipline for faster course correction
- Decision log so insights translate into action
For recruiters and hiring managers
Need finance leadership that can build systems?
KRISHKA supports mandates that need operational finance depth: close ownership, forecast rigor, and plain-English decision support for leadership teams.
- Fractional or strategic finance leadership scope
- Strong fit for founder-led and growth-stage environments
- Focus on reliable systems, not ad-hoc reporting fire drills
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
See decision-ready reporting in action.
This sample shows KRISHKA reporting style: concise charts, clear notes, and scenario-driven discussion points.
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
One starting point. Two delivery models.
Start with a scoped Diagnostic, then choose monthly leadership support or a fixed-scope sprint.
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.
Budget vs actual template (CSV)
Track variance between plan and reality month by month.
KPI dictionary template (CSV)
Standardize KPI definitions across teams and reports.
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
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.
Contact
Tell us what decision you need to make next.
Choose client support or a hiring conversation. You will get a clear next step.
Client route
Finance Diagnostic, monthly support retainers, sprints, or product access.
Start client conversationHiring route
For recruiters and hiring managers discussing finance leadership opportunities.
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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