Annual Budget Development
Comprehensive annual budgets built with department heads, aligned to strategic objectives, and stress-tested against market scenarios.
Rolling Cash Flow Forecasts
13-week and 12-month rolling cash flow forecasts that give leadership real-time visibility into liquidity and funding needs.
Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis
Best-case, base-case, and worst-case modelling to understand the financial impact of key business decisions and external risks.
Long-Range Strategic Planning
3–5 year financial models aligned to your strategic plan, supporting board presentations, investor decks, and capital raising.
Working Capital Management
Analysis and optimisation of working capital components — inventory, receivables, payables — to improve cash generation.
Reforecasting & Variance Review
Quarterly reforecasts updated against actuals, with variance analysis and commentary explaining performance against plan.
Virtual CFO Advisory
Strategic financial leadership on demand — from fundraising and M&A to pricing strategy and financial due diligence support.
KPI Frameworks & Targets
Design and implementation of financial KPI frameworks with targets, thresholds, and reporting aligned to your business model.
The Virtual CFO Advantage
For growing businesses that need senior financial leadership without the cost of a full-time CFO, our Virtual CFO service provides experienced, strategic financial management on demand.
Our Planning Process
A structured approach that transforms your strategic intentions into credible, actionable financial plans.
Business Discovery
We work with your leadership team to understand your strategy, business model, market dynamics, and planning horizon.
Data & Assumptions
Historical financial data is analysed and key planning assumptions agreed — revenue drivers, cost structures, and growth levers.
Model Build & Review
Financial models and forecasts are built, reviewed with your team, refined, and stress-tested against scenarios.
Ongoing Monitoring
Monthly or quarterly updates keep the plan current — actuals loaded, variances explained, and forecasts refreshed.
Access C-level financial leadership at a fraction of the full-time cost
Strategic models that align finance with your growth ambitions
Always-current financials so you can act on the latest intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build financial models from scratch?
Yes. We can build complete financial models from scratch or work within your existing Excel or BI tool-based models. We adapt to your preferred environment.
What is a Virtual CFO?
A Virtual CFO is a senior financial executive engaged on a part-time or project basis. They provide strategic financial leadership — budget oversight, board reporting, capital strategy — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO hire.
How often are forecasts updated?
Most clients update forecasts monthly or quarterly. We recommend at minimum a quarterly reforecast to keep the plan relevant as trading conditions evolve.
Can you support investor or board presentations?
Absolutely. We prepare financial narratives, slides, and supporting schedules for board meetings, investor updates, and capital raising processes.
Ready to Plan With Confidence?
Talk to our financial planning team about your budgeting and forecasting needs.
- Bespoke financial models
- Scenario planning included
- Monthly forecast updates
- Optional Virtual CFO support
Know Where Your Business Is Heading
Partner with Finquest's financial planning specialists and Virtual CFO team to build a future-ready finance function that supports bold decisions.
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