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FOR COMPANIES NEEDING SENIOR FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
Virtual CFO Services.
MIS reporting, 13-week cash flow forecasting, compliance calendar ownership, financial modelling, board pack delivery, and investor-ready financials for Indian and global clients — the senior finance function delivered on a fractional engagement model.
01 · What we do
Virtual CFO services
A partner-led finance function for companies not ready to hire one — numbers you can take to a board or an investor with confidence.
What we handle
- Monthly close, management reporting and board packs.
- 13-week cash-flow and runway forecasting.
- Compliance calendar — ROC, GST, TDS, FEMA, payroll.
- Modelling and fundraising support.
- Audit & tax coordination.
02 · Who this is for
Client profiles
Series A to Series C companies
Companies between ₹5 Cr and ₹100 Cr in annual revenue, post-institutional-investment, requiring senior financial leadership without the cost of full-time CFO appointment.
Founder-led companies pre-Series A
Founder-led companies approaching their first institutional round, requiring fundraise readiness, financial modelling, and investor-grade financials.
Foreign companies with India operations
Foreign companies with Indian subsidiaries requiring senior India-side financial leadership without the cost of expatriate CFO or full-time local CFO appointment.
Family-owned businesses in transition
Established family-owned businesses transitioning to institutional governance, professional management, or third-party investment, requiring structured financial discipline and reporting.
03 · How we engage
Engagement structure
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Monthly MIS and cash flow
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI dashboard, and executive summary. Weekly 13-week cash flow forecast updated against actuals.
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Compliance calendar
Consolidated compliance calendar with assigned ownership, deadline tracking, submission status, and quarterly compliance posture review.
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Financial modelling
Operational business model, unit economics, cap table model, and fundraise scenario model. Updated quarterly or per major business development.
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Board pack and investor relations
Monthly or quarterly board pack delivered to the board and institutional investors. Pre-emption notification compliance, information rights compliance, and investor query response coordination.
04 · Representative scenarios
Illustrative engagements
Representative scenario
Post-Series A B2B SaaS company
A B2B SaaS company has just closed Series A at ₹125 Cr pre-money with ₹35 Cr raised. The company has 38 employees, ₹14 Cr ARR, and operations across two state GST registrations. Considerations: post-investment governance requirements (board pack monthly, information rights to lead investor, CS tracking), financial discipline upgrade from founder-led bookkeeping to investor-grade reporting, compliance calendar consolidation, financial modelling for next 18 to 24 months including Series B trajectory, and operational improvements. Engagement: full Virtual CFO with monthly MIS, weekly cash flow, board pack, and quarterly strategic review.
Representative scenario
Foreign technology company with Indian subsidiary
A US-headquartered technology company has an Indian WOS with 80 employees, providing engineering services to the parent under a cost-plus arrangement. The US CFO requires standardised monthly reporting in US-style format, but India lacks a dedicated CFO function. Considerations: dual reporting (Indian statutory and US management format), transfer pricing compliance on cost-plus arrangement, operational cash management against parent funding rhythm, Indian statutory compliance ownership, and coordination with US finance function. Engagement: Virtual CFO covering Indian-side operations, monthly reporting in both formats, statutory compliance, and US CFO coordination.
Representative scenario
Family business institutionalisation
A 25-year-old family-owned manufacturing business with ₹85 Cr revenue is preparing for first-time external investment in 18 to 24 months. The company has been founder-managed without structured financial reporting. Considerations: financial discipline upgrade (monthly closing, MIS standardisation, working capital cleanup), related-party transaction cleanup (typical in family businesses), cap table and shareholding clarification, tax position review for historical issues, and structured improvement of financial posture to investor-ready over the 18-month horizon. Engagement: full Virtual CFO with operational improvement focus, structured monthly deliverables, and pre-fundraise readiness.
05 · Frequently asked
Questions clients ask
How does the Virtual CFO engagement work in practice?
The engagement is structured around a designated lead partner with relevant industry and stage experience, supported by analyst and execution capacity. The lead partner is the senior accountable contact, available for weekly or fortnightly review calls and ad hoc strategic queries. The execution team handles operational deliverables on the agreed cadence.
What is the typical engagement scope?
The typical full Virtual CFO scope includes monthly MIS package, weekly 13-week cash flow forecast, compliance calendar ownership, quarterly financial modelling refresh, monthly or quarterly board pack, and ad hoc strategic support. Narrower scopes are available for clients with existing internal finance teams requiring senior leadership only on specific workstreams.
How is the engagement different from outsourced bookkeeping?
The Virtual CFO function is distinct from outsourced bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is the operational recording of transactions. The Virtual CFO function is the senior interpretation of records into financial position, forward-looking analysis, and accountability for compliance and strategic financial decisions. Many engagements operate alongside the client's existing in-house or outsourced bookkeeping team, with the Virtual CFO providing the senior layer.
Can the Virtual CFO sign as company CFO for statutory purposes?
The Virtual CFO role is an advisory engagement, not a statutory officer role. For Indian companies requiring a CFO signature under specific provisions (typically applicable only to listed companies or specified categories), a separate appointment is required, which can be coordinated with our team but is structurally distinct from the Virtual CFO function.
How is fee structured?
Our Virtual CFO fees are structured per client based on engagement scope, company size, and complexity. Consistent with the firm's broader approach, we do not price per service unit; fees are tailored to the specific scope through a verbal engagement discussion. Typical engagements are structured as monthly retainer arrangements with quarterly review and adjustment.
Does Advisory Monks have industry-specific Virtual CFO experience?
Yes. Our engagements span B2B SaaS, AI/ML, fintech, D2C, marketplace, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and family-owned businesses. The lead partner for each engagement is selected based on industry experience and stage relevance.
“His expertise in financial management proved crucial to our journey — strategic insights and dedication, with every task handled with precision and care.”
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