Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Custom budgets, rolling forecasts, variance analysis and performance dashboards — a real-time command centre for your business.
Virtual CFO
Financial leadership without the full-time cost
Get the strategic financial expertise of a seasoned CFO — on demand, at a fraction of the cost. We help growing businesses make smarter decisions, raise capital and scale with confidence.
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Cash Flow Visibility
Profit Growth Strategy
Systems That Run on Auto-Pilot
The problem
Struggles every business owner recognises
Running a business is hard enough. Financial uncertainty doesn’t have to be one more thing keeping you up at night.
No financial clarity
You don’t have a clear picture of where your money is going, how profitable you really are, or how long your runway lasts.
Cash flow crises
Revenue looks good on paper, yet cash is always tight. Payroll, vendor payments and growth feel like a juggling act every month.
Overwhelmed by numbers
You receive reports but don’t know what actions to take. Financial data feels like noise instead of a strategic compass.
Struggling to raise capital
Banks and investors ask for projections, business plans and financial models — and you don’t know where to start.
Tax & compliance stress
Tax season brings dread. You’re unsure if you’re paying too much, too little, or missing important compliance obligations.
Growth without a roadmap
You want to hire, expand or launch new products — but don’t know if the numbers actually support those decisions.
“We don’t just report the numbers — we help you understand and act on them.”
Why the old way fails
What’s broken in traditional finance services
Most businesses rely on models that were never designed for today’s fast-moving, capital-efficient environment.
01
Accountants don’t do strategy
Your CA handles compliance and tax — that’s not the same as financial strategy, forecasting, fundraising guidance or performance management.
02
A full-time CFO is too expensive
A qualified CFO commands ₹30–80L a year in salary, plus benefits and equity. For most SMEs that simply isn’t viable — yet the expertise is badly needed.
03
Reactive, not proactive advice
Most advisors show up after the problem. By the time the books are closed, the decisions have already been made — often poorly.
04
No industry-specific insight
Generic financial advice doesn’t work for your sector. Without industry knowledge, recommendations miss the nuances that affect your bottom line.
05
Siloed financial functions
Accounting, tax, treasury and reporting sit with different people, with no one coordinating the big picture or connecting the data to business goals.
06
Lack of systems & automation
Manual spreadsheets, delayed reports and outdated processes mean decisions get made on stale data — costing time and money every month.
What you get
What we do for you
A complete, on-demand finance leadership function — plugged straight into your business.
Cash Flow Management
13-week cash flow models, working-capital optimisation and proactive cash management to eliminate surprises and build a buffer.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
Pitch-deck financials, detailed models, investor presentations, due-diligence support and term-sheet guidance for equity or debt raises.
MIS & Reporting Systems
Structured monthly reporting — P&L, balance sheet, KPIs — so leadership always has the insight needed to decide confidently.
Strategic Advisory & Scenario Planning
Expansion, M&A support, pricing strategy and what-if modelling, so every major decision is backed by rigorous analysis.
Finance Function Setup & Automation
Build or restructure your finance team, implement software, automate workflows and establish controls that scale with you.
Our approach
The Holistique difference
We combine the strategic horsepower of a Fortune-500 CFO with the agility and care of a dedicated partner who is invested in your success.
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A true financial partner, not just a vendor
We embed ourselves into your business — attending your leadership meetings, learning your industry and aligning every financial decision with your growth ambitions. When you win, we win.
- Dedicated CFO assigned to your account
- Available via call, email & WhatsApp
- Monthly strategy sessions with your leadership team
- Annual financial health audits included
- No long-term lock-in — month-to-month engagement
Senior expertise, instantly
Every engagement is led by a CFO with 15+ years across industries. No juniors handed your account — real expertise from day one.
Proactive, not reactive
Monthly check-ins, real-time monitoring and early-warning systems keep you ahead of issues before they become crises.
Industry-specific knowledge
Deep expertise across SaaS, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and professional services. Never one-size-fits-all.
Transparent pricing
Fixed monthly retainers with no surprises. You know exactly what you pay and exactly what you get.
Questions
Virtual CFO: common questions
What business owners usually ask before starting an engagement.
What is a Virtual CFO?
A Virtual CFO gives you the strategic financial leadership of a Chief Finance Officer on an on-demand basis, without the cost of a full-time hire — covering planning and analysis, cash flow, fundraising support, MIS reporting and strategic advisory.
How is a Virtual CFO different from an accountant?
An accountant handles compliance, bookkeeping and tax — essentially reporting what has already happened. A Virtual CFO is forward-looking: forecasting, capital strategy, fundraising guidance and performance management.
Which businesses need a Virtual CFO?
Startups, SMEs and growing corporates that need senior financial expertise but can’t justify a full-time CFO salary — especially when raising capital, scaling operations, or when cash flow is hard to predict.
How much does it cost compared to a full-time CFO?
A full-time CFO commands a substantial annual salary plus benefits and equity. A Virtual CFO works on a fixed monthly retainer, so you get the same calibre of expertise for a fraction of the cost, with no long-term lock-in.
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