Fractional CFO to Build Financial Model, Unit Economics & KPI Dashboard for High-Growth Startup - Contract to Hire
Posted 2026-05-06Overview:
We are an early-stage, venture-oriented startup preparing for scale. We are currently pre-cash flow but have strong early traction and a defined go-to-market strategy.
We are seeking a highly analytical Fractional CFO to help us build the financial infrastructure required for disciplined growth and investor readiness. This role is strategic and foundational (not bookkeeping).
Scope of Work:
We are looking for support in building:
1. Full 3-Statement Financial Model:
- Integrated Income Statement, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet
- 3–5 year projections
- Scenario & sensitivity modeling
- Capital requirements forecasting
- Runway analysis
2. Unit Economics Analysis:
- CAC modeling
- LTV modeling
- Contribution margin analysis
- Customer cohort modeling
- Payback period calculations
3. Cash Flow Forecasting:
- Monthly cash flow projections
- Burn rate analysis
- Break-even modeling
- Funding milestone mapping
4. Pricing Strategy Modeling:
- Tiered pricing structure modeling
- Margin impact analysis
- Sensitivity analysis on pricing assumptions
- Revenue optimization scenarios
5. KPI Architecture & CFO Dashboard
- Investor-grade KPI framework
- Automated dashboard in Excel / Google Sheets
- Key SaaS metrics (if applicable): ARR, MRR, churn, expansion revenue, gross margin
- Visual reporting for leadership and potential investors
Deliverables: 1) Fully integrated financial model (Excel preferred); 2) KPI dashboard template; 3) Unit economics framework; 4) Pricing model sensitivity analysis; 5) Executive summary of financial insights & growth levers.
Ideal Candidate: Experience building models for early-stage or growth startups. Ability to translate strategy into financial architecture. Experience preparing companies for fundraising preferred. PE / VC-facing modeling experience is a plus.
Project Type: Initial 4–6 week engagement. Potential for ongoing fractional CFO advisory.
Budget: Open to milestone-based pricing depending on scope and experience.