Fractional CFO Services for Startups
Cash runway visibility, investor reporting, and financial strategy for early-stage companies. Get CFO-level insights without the full-time cost.
Financial Challenges in Startups
Running a startups business comes with unique financial complexities. Sound familiar?
Running out of runway
Most startup founders don't know their exact cash runway until it's too late. Uncertainty about when you'll need to raise again creates constant stress.
Investor-ready financials
VCs expect clean, professional financial reports and projections. Building these from scratch takes time you don't have.
Burn rate management
Balancing growth investment with sustainable spending is tricky. Overspend and you die; underspend and competitors win.
No finance expertise
Technical founders often lack financial background. Making critical money decisions without expertise is risky.
CFO Solutions for Startups
Finley provides the financial intelligence startups businesses need, at a fraction of traditional CFO costs.
Real-time runway tracking
Know exactly how many months of runway you have. Get alerts when spending patterns change your timeline.
Investor-ready reports
Generate professional financial reports and forecasts that meet VC expectations. Updated automatically.
Burn rate analysis
Understand where every pound goes. Identify expenses to cut without impacting growth.
Strategic recommendations
AI-powered insights tailored to startup financial challenges. Know when to hire, when to raise, and when to cut.
Results for Startups
What startups businesses achieve with Finley
Get Started in 3 Steps
From upload to insights in 60 seconds. No financial expertise required.
Upload Your Data
Export a CSV from your bank or accounting software and upload it to Finley.
AI Analysis
Our AI analyzes your startups-specific financial patterns in seconds.
Get Actionable Insights
Receive your financial health score, cash flow forecast, and personalized recommendations.
FAQs for Startups
Common questions from startups businesses
At what stage should a startup hire a CFO?
Most startups don't need a full-time CFO until Series B or beyond. Before that, Finley provides the financial intelligence you need at a fraction of the cost. When you're spending £150K+/year on a CFO salary, you can consider upgrading - until then, AI-powered insights are more cost-effective.
Can Finley help with fundraising?
Yes! Finley generates investor-ready financial reports, cash flow projections, and scenario models that VCs expect to see. While we can't negotiate term sheets, we give you the data foundation that makes fundraising conversations much smoother.
How do you handle pre-revenue startups?
Pre-revenue startups benefit from expense tracking, runway monitoring, and burn rate analysis. Even without revenue, understanding your cash flow patterns is critical for survival. Upload your bank transactions and we'll analyze your spending.
CFO Intelligence at Startup-Friendly Prices
Traditional CFOs cost £150,000+/year. Fractional CFOs charge £50,000+. Finley delivers the same strategic insights for startups businesses starting at £49/month.
- Free tier with no credit card required
- Pro plan from £49/month
- 100% money-back guarantee
- Unlimited analyses
- 3-6 month cash forecasting
- Automated monthly reports
- Priority support
Ready to Transform Your Startups Finances?
Join startups businesses that have discovered hidden cash leaks and accelerated growth with Finley.
No credit card required • 60-second analysis • Money-back guarantee