Fractional CFO support for founder-led businesses
Clean reporting, a rolling cash flow forecast you can trust, and calm decision support—in plain English for non-finance people.
Monthly pack snapshot (example)
The goal: make finance easy to follow for non-finance people—without losing accuracy.
Your finance operating system
A simple monthly rhythm that turns finance into decisions: close → report → forecast → decide. Built for founder-led businesses and explained in plain English.
- Know what’s true: clean reporting and KPI definitions.
- Know what’s next: a rolling 12‑month cash view + scenarios.
- Know what to do: a decision log with owners and deadlines.
Product portfolio
Pick a starting point. We don’t publish pricing — we scope first to protect quality.
Dashboard preview (interactive)
A lightweight example of the visuals we deliver in your monthly pack. Toggle scenarios to see how decisions change the shape of cash and profitability.
Illustrative example only; not a forecast for your business.
What this is (and isn’t)
This is a sample “board-ready” view: simple charts plus plain-English commentary. Your real numbers come from your systems and close process.
- Cash trend over 12 months
- Net (simple) by month
- Decision triggers (hiring, pricing, collections)
Ways to work with KRISHKA
Choose a structured start, then pick the support level: monthly finance leadership or fixed-scope builds with clear handover.
Start here: Finance Diagnostic + 90‑day Roadmap
A focused assessment that turns messy finance into a clear plan. Best for new engagements and “we need clarity fast” moments.
- Close + reporting health check
- KPI baseline + dashboard outline
- Forecast approach + key assumptions (what drives cash)
- 90‑day roadmap + recommended support level
What you get (plain English)
Every deliverable answers a founder question, not a finance question.
- Can I hire / invest safely?
- 12‑month cash view + scenario triggers.
- Are we actually profitable?
- Margin and trend view (by service/client when possible).
- Why is cash tight?
- Collections + working capital drivers (AR/AP).
- What changed this month?
- Monthly pack + plain-English notes.
- What should we do next?
- Decision list with owners + dates.
We can work with your existing tools, or help clean up the finance stack so reporting and forecasting become reliable.
Monthly support (retainers)
Ongoing support that scales from clean month-end reporting to CFO-level decision support.
Books + Reporting
Reliable month-end close plus a simple pack that non-finance people can follow.
What’s included
- Close oversight + reconciliations
- Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash summary
- KPI snapshot + plain-English commentary
- Clean handoff packet to your tax provider/accountant
Cash Flow + Decisions
A forecast you trust, tied to hiring, timing, and growth decisions.
What’s included
- Rolling 12‑month cash flow forecast
- Scenario planning (revenue dips, hiring, collections)
- Monthly decisions call + quarterly planning session
Fractional CFO
High-touch finance leadership: packs, profitability, and calm decision support.
What’s included
- Management/board-ready pack (KPIs + narrative)
- Profitability analysis (by client/service line where applicable)
- Pricing & margin workstreams
- Provider coordination (tax/payroll) with KRISHKA owning timelines
Fixed-scope builds (sprints)
Clear deliverables, clean handover, and a foundation you can run.
Xero Implementation Sprint
A clean accounting foundation with automation and a close rhythm your team can maintain.
Deliverables
- Chart of accounts design (built for reporting)
- Bank feeds, rules, and AR/AP workflows
- Integrations setup where applicable
- Close checklist + team handover
Reporting Pack Build
Dashboards + KPI dictionary + a monthly pack that stakeholders can follow.
Deliverables
- Reporting structure + KPI definitions
- Dashboard build (trends + variance highlights)
- Monthly pack template (board-ready outputs)
- Handover: owners + close schedule
Business Plan + Financial Model
A detailed plan with an assumptions-led model you can run scenarios on.
Deliverables
- Business plan narrative (strategy + operations)
- Driver-based model (unit economics + runway)
- Base/upside/downside scenarios tied to decisions
- Outputs: plan PDF + model file
Accounting and reporting/dashboard tools are third-party products. Any subscriptions are purchased directly by you; KRISHKA is not affiliated with them.
Also available (as add-ons)
View add-ons
- Close cleanup and month-end speedup
- Profitability analysis (by client/service line where applicable)
- Pricing and margin diagnostics
- Investor readiness pack (metrics + model + narrative)
Compliance and filings are jurisdiction-specific. Where required, we coordinate with appropriately licensed local providers under a written engagement.
How it works
A clear process that keeps quality high and reduces finance stress.
- Apply: quick fit check (business type, tools, goals).
- Diagnostic: close + reporting health check, KPI baseline, and roadmap.
- Implement: clean close, reporting pack, and a monthly decision rhythm.
- Improve: forecast + scenarios, then targeted workstreams.
What makes it work
No chaos, no jargon. Clear responsibilities, clean handovers, and written outputs you can reuse.
- Close calendar + owners (who does what, by when)
- Monthly pack + notes (numbers + story)
- Decision log (so insights become action)
- Privacy-first approach (process over public client lists)
30/60/90 day rollout (typical)
Every business is different; this is a common rollout once we’ve scoped the work in the Diagnostic.
Weeks 1–2: Diagnose + stabilize
- Access + data intake (systems, bank, billing)
- Close checklist + cleanup priorities
- Baseline KPIs + reporting structure
By day 30: Reporting you trust
- Consistent month-end close schedule
- Monthly pack with variance notes
- Collections focus + cash visibility
By day 60–90: Forecast + decisions
- Rolling 12‑month cash forecast
- Scenario playbook (base/upside/downside)
- Quarterly planning + targeted workstreams
Timeline depends on responsiveness and starting state. We confirm scope and sequencing in the Diagnostic.
About KRISHKA
KRISHKA is led by Krishka Faber, CA(SA). The work sits at the intersection of clean financial foundations, forecasting discipline, and systems that reduce friction—so founders can make decisions with confidence.
- Plain-English reporting: the numbers + the story.
- Forecasting as a decision tool (not a spreadsheet hobby).
- Systems work: Xero implementations, automation, close checklists.
- Reporting deliverables: KPI dictionaries + dashboards and board-ready packs.
- Business planning: detailed business plans + financial models.
What you can expect
- Clear deadlines
- Close schedule and responsibilities agreed up front.
- Plain-English outputs
- KPIs explained as “questions answered”.
- Reusable deliverables
- Models, dashboards, packs, and roadmaps you can reuse.
- Privacy-first
- Proof via process, not public client lists.
Products & templates
Self-serve tools for founders who want clarity now — and a clean path to work together when you want a CFO in the room.
Free downloads
12‑month cash flow template (CSV)
A simple rolling cash view you can open in Sheets/Excel and start using immediately.
Planning tool only; not tax, legal, or investment advice.
Monthly CFO review checklist (text)
A repeatable monthly rhythm: what to review, what to ask, and what to decide.
Use as a starting point; customize for your business.
Budget vs actual template (CSV)
A lightweight variance tracker to keep your plan and reality connected.
Planning tool only; not tax advice.
KPI dictionary template (CSV)
Define your KPIs once so dashboards and reporting stay consistent across the team.
Definitions matter — avoid “same KPI, different math”.
Productized tools (request access)
Built for founders who want CFO-grade structure without a long consulting engagement.
CFO Clarity Toolkit
Templates + playbooks to run a clean monthly finance rhythm.
- Cash flow dashboard + scenario sheet
- Monthly CFO review checklist
- Budget vs actual framework
- “What can I afford?” decision worksheet
Delivered digitally. No hype — just a clean operating system.
Founder finance workshop + office hours
Recorded workshop + optional group Q&A for founders who want confidence fast.
- What matters in your numbers (and what doesn’t)
- Cash flow without spreadsheet chaos
- Margins, true costs, and decision-making
- 90‑day financial focus framework
If you prefer done-with-you, start with a Diagnostic instead.
Want this implemented for you?
Start with a Diagnostic so we can map the shortest path to clean reporting and confident decisions — then we implement the roadmap together.
Trust, scope & policies
Clear boundaries protect quality. This is how we handle sensitive data, what we do (and don’t do), and how we work across regions.
Security & confidentiality
Finance data is sensitive. We keep access minimal, documented, and auditable.
- No passwords: we never ask for passwords; we use role-based access.
- Least privilege: view-only first, then expand only if required.
- Secure sharing: prefer portals/controlled folders over email attachments.
- MFA: strongly recommended across finance tools.
- NDA-friendly: NDA available; we don’t use client logos as marketing assets.
If you have a security policy, we can align to it during onboarding.
Scope & disclosures
We deliver finance leadership and systems support. Compliance and legal advice are jurisdiction-specific.
- In scope: reporting, forecasting, dashboards, board packs, profitability and pricing work.
- In scope: close improvements, controls, workflows, automation.
- In scope: implementations and training for accounting platforms (e.g., Xero).
- In scope: coordination with your tax/payroll providers under clear timelines.
- Out of scope: legal services; tax/legal advice outside a written engagement with licensed providers.
Templates and examples are decision-support tools only; not tax, legal, or investment advice.
Markets & compliance
Remote-first across regions. Finance leadership travels well; filings and statutory work are jurisdiction-bound.
- Global: reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and decision support.
- Systems: workflows, integrations, and close checklists to keep reporting reliable.
- Coordination: we work with your local CPA/tax/payroll providers where needed.
South Africa services (scope-confirmed)
- Accounting & bookkeeping (cloud)
- Financial statements, independent reviews, audit-prep support
- Tax + SARS support (scope-confirmed per case)
- Payroll submissions support (SA)
- CIPC/secretarial support
Privacy
We collect the information you submit so we can respond: name, email (and phone if provided), plus your message. We don’t sell personal information or publish client logos.
- Purpose: respond to inquiries, scope services, and provide requested resources.
- Sharing: form submissions are delivered via Web3Forms. We don’t sell or rent data.
- Retention: we keep messages as long as needed for communication and recordkeeping.
- Your choices: you can request access, correction, or deletion where applicable.
Privacy requests: help@krishka.com.
Terms
Website content and templates are for informational and planning purposes and do not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice for your jurisdiction. Services are delivered under a written engagement.
- Do not rely on templates as a substitute for professional advice.
- Third-party tools are purchased directly by you; KRISHKA is not affiliated with them.
- Results depend on data quality, responsiveness, and business context.
Contact
Apply for a Finance Diagnostic or request a sprint/product. We’ll confirm fit and reply with next steps.
Direct email
Prefer email? Send a short note with your business type, current tools, and what decision you’re trying to make.
FAQ
What do I get in the Diagnostic?
A close and reporting health check, KPI baseline, an initial forecast approach, and a 90‑day roadmap with the recommended support level.
Do you handle tax filing?
We focus on finance leadership and tax-ready books. If filings/compliance are needed, we scope it and coordinate with a licensed provider for your jurisdiction (or your existing provider).
Do you implement Xero?
Yes — implementations and cleanups are common entry sprints. We handle setup/migration planning, chart of accounts design, automation, and handover so month-end stays clean.
Can you build dashboards and reporting packs?
Yes. We define KPIs, build dashboards, and deliver a monthly/board-ready pack template with clear owners and deadlines.
Do you build business plans and financial models?
Yes — detailed plan + assumptions-led model with scenarios (base/upside/downside) tied to decisions like hiring, runway, and investment.
Can you work under NDA / security restrictions?
Yes. We prefer least-privilege access, audit trails, and explicit scopes. NDA available on request.
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