THRIVE FINANCIAL • Flathead Valley CFO

Fractional CFO Services

Boutique financial services in Northwest Montana.

At Thrive, I build systems, bring clarity to financials, and create a budget/forecast with vision.

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Financial Strategy Session

Book a strategy session to talk through any number of issues currently facing your business, gain insight on how processes can be improved, and more.

  • Review current financials
  • Review current accounting set-up (processes, resources, technology)
  • Identify risks and/or opportunities
  • 1-hour Call to provide insights & recommendations for improvements, optimizations, etc.

Quarterly – CFO Core Package

Onboarding

Review current and previous years’ business financials, accounting records, and tax returns in addition to legal documents, operating agreements, and other relevant documents necessary for us to understand the current status of your business.

Quarterly CFO Services

  • Assist management in establishing annual financial goals for the company.
  • Assist management in establishing an annual budget
  • Quarterly Budget vs Actual Update
  • Quarterly Cash Flow Forecast
  • Quarterly 1-Hour Zoom presentation to review the previous quarter’s financial performance, as well as provide forward-looking guidance suggestions and create action plans for the next quarter
  • Monthly check-in call (15-30 min) to review the action plan
  • Provide technical oversight, support, and feedback to the company’s internal bookkeeping and accounting personnel (if applicable).

Monthly – CFO Core Package

Onboarding

Review current and previous years’ business financials, accounting records, and tax returns in addition to legal documents, operating agreements, and other relevant documents necessary for us to understand the current status of your business.

Monthly CFO Services

  • Assist management in establishing quarterly and annual financial goals for the company.
  • Assist management in establishing an annual budget
  • Monthly Budget vs Actual update
  • Cash Flow Forecast
  • Monthly 1-Hour Zoom presentation to review the previous period’s financial performance, as well as provide forward-looking guidance and suggestions and create action plans for the next month
  • Provide technical oversight, support, and feedback to the company’s internal bookkeeping and accounting personnel (if applicable).

Potential Core Package Add-ons

  • Meet with business owners’ external Tax Accountant every 6 months for Tax planning meeting and provide updated financials. Assist in implementing any needed changes in accounting process.
  • Monthly CFO meetings are 90 minutes (vs. 60 minutes).
  • 1-Hour quarterly strategic planning via Zoom.
  • 8-hour annual strategic planning meeting, in person, at a location of Management’s choosing.

Common FAQs

Thrive Financial provides Fractional CFO services for companies that make over $200k in revenue annually.

What is a Fractional CFO?

A Fractional CFO is a finance professional who provides part-time monthly CFO services for a range of businesses. They guide businesses with their broad experience and expertise in solving problems. Strategic leadership at a fraction of the cost.

How do I know if my business needs a Fractional CFO?
You need a Fractional CFO if you can identify with one or more of the following:
  • you are unsure how to plan for your business’s financial future
  • your business is experiencing cash flow problems, and you don’t know how to solve that
  • you are struggling to increase your profitability
  • your budgeting and financial planning process is disorganized or nonexistent
  • your business finances keep you up at night

Book a FREE Discovery Call to find out more.

How much do services cost?

Fractional CFO services depend on the size of your business and its needs. I pride myself on partnering with businesses and designing a plan that works for them and achieves their goals.

Book a FREE Discovery Call to learn more.

What services does a Fractional CFO provide?

Fractional CFOs provide a wide range of services, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, strategic planning, risk management, and more.

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What size companies benefit the most from a Fractional CFO?

Small to mid-sized companies often benefit the most from a Fractional CFO. These companies may not have the budget for a full-time CFO but still need financial and strategic guidance. Startups and/or growing businesses are typical examples.