Our Services

What we do

At The CFO Shop, we provide senior financial leadership and specialist advisory services designed to support growth, improve decision-making, and strengthen financial control. Our services are modular and scalable, allowing clients to access exactly the expertise they need, when they need it.

We work closely with management teams, boards, and investors, bridging the gap between operational finance and strategic oversight. With deep experience across Africa and international markets, we support businesses operating locally, across the continent, and globally..

Fractional CFO Services

We provide CFO-level leadership on a fractional or part-time basis, offering the insight and discipline of an experienced CFO without the cost or commitment of a full-time appointment. Our Fractional CFO services typically include:

Strategic financial oversight and advisory support to management and boards
Budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
Cash flow management and liquidity planning
Financial analysis to support key business decisions
Board and investor reporting support

We act as a trusted partner, helping leadership teams interpret financial information, anticipate risks, and plan for sustainable growth.

Funding & Capital Raise Support

We support businesses across the full funding lifecycle, from early preparation through to ongoing funder reporting. Our services include:

Funding readiness assessments
Cash flow forecasting and funding models
Financial models for equity and debt raises
Support during investor, bank, DFI, or funder discussions
Post-funding reporting and covenant monitoring

We ensure businesses are well-prepared, credible, and able to engage confidently with external capital providers.

Performance Management & Strategic Finance

We help businesses translate strategy into clear financial and operational performance metrics, enabling management and boards to focus on what truly drives value. This includes:

Defining performance frameworks aligned to business strategy
KPI, OKR, and value-driver design (financial and non-financial)
Unit economics and profitability by product, customer, or region
Management incentive alignment and performance tracking
Scenario analysis and forward-looking performance planning

Our focus is on decision-useful performance insight, not just historical reporting.

Valuations & Financial Modelling

We develop robust, defensible financial models and valuations that stand up to scrutiny from investors, boards, and counterparties. This includes:

Business valuations for fundraising, transactions, or internal decision-making
Integrated financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Scenario and sensitivity analysis
Unit economics and profitability analysis
Long-term strategic and growth modelling

Our models are practical, transparent, and designed to support real-world decision-making.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

We help businesses move beyond basic accounting to produce accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information. Our support includes:

Review and enhancement of accounting processes
Month-end close improvement and discipline
Management reporting and KPI development
Group reporting and consolidation support
System and chart of accounts optimisation

The focus is on clarity, consistency, and reliability of financial data.

Risk Management & Governance

We assist businesses in identifying financial and operational risks and implementing appropriate governance frameworks aligned to their size and complexity. This includes:

Financial risk identification and mitigation
Governance and control framework design
Delegated authority matrices
Policy development (financial, intercompany, reporting)
Board-level reporting and oversight support
Our approach balances strong governance with practical implementation.

Tax & Structuring Advisory

We provide practical tax and structuring support, working alongside tax specialists where appropriate to ensure solutions are efficient and compliant. Services include:

Group and entity structuring support
Cross-border considerations
Tax impact analysis for transactions and funding
Alignment of accounting, tax, and reporting positions

We focus on practical outcomes rather than overly complex structures.

Fiduciary & Independent Director Services

We provide fiduciary, independent director, and board advisory services to support strong governance, objective oversight, and effective decision-making.

Our role is to bring independent financial judgement and structured governance discipline to boards and shareholders, particularly in growth-stage, complex, or investor-backed businesses. Our services include:

Acting as an independent non-executive director
Fiduciary oversight and governance support
Board-level financial and risk oversight
Support to audit, risk, and finance committees
Independent review of financial performance, funding structures, and capital allocation
Strengthening board reporting, decision frameworks, and accountability

We operate with independence, objectivity, and integrity, supporting boards in fulfilling their fiduciary duties while ensuring management is challenged constructively and appropriately.

Finance Systems Support

We support businesses in strengthening, upgrading, and optimising their finance systems, ensuring that data, processes, and reporting are aligned and reliable. Our Finance Systems Support services include:

Finance system upgrades and enhancements
Data clean-ups and remediation prior to reporting, funding, or audits
System migrations and consolidation of multiple finance environments
Implementation support for new finance systems and modules
Project management for finance transformation and system change initiatives

We work closely with internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners to ensure finance systems are fit for purpose, scalable, and capable of supporting accurate reporting and decision-making. Our focus is on practical delivery, minimising disruption while improving control, visibility, and efficiency.