Fractional CFO Retainer
Ongoing, embedded finance leadership — a set number of days each month with full strategic ownership.
- Best for scale-ups & VC-backed companies
- Monthly cadence & board support
Our Services
Executive finance leadership, delivered flexibly
From hands-on FP&A to boardroom strategy and fundraising, ScotchWise gives growing businesses the finance function they need at each stage — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
01 — Fractional CFO
The financial leadership of a CFO, sized to your business
A senior finance leader embedded in your team — owning strategy, cash and the numbers that matter — for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Ideal for founders who have outgrown reactive bookkeeping and need a strategic partner in the room for the decisions that shape growth, funding and profitability.
Book a strategy call →What's included
- Strategic financial planning aligned to your growth goals
- Cashflow management and rolling forecasts
- Board and investor reporting
- KPI development and performance management
- Banking and lender relationships
- Growth strategy and commercial decision support
- Ongoing financial leadership for your team
02 — Finance Outsourcing
A complete, managed finance function — without building it in-house
We run the day-to-day finance operations and reporting so you get accurate, timely numbers and proper controls, without the overhead and complexity of hiring and managing a team.
This is finance operations done to a high standard and overseen by senior leadership — not low-cost bookkeeping. It frees you to focus on the business while we keep the engine running.
Book a strategy call →What's included
- Monthly management accounts
- Consistent, decision-ready reporting
- Accounts payable oversight
- Accounts receivable oversight
- Process improvement and automation
- Financial controls and governance
03 — Financial Planning & Analysis
Turn your numbers into decisions you can trust
Forecasting, budgeting and analysis that move beyond reporting what happened to modelling what's next — so you can plan, prioritise and allocate capital with confidence.
We build the planning infrastructure that gives you a live view of performance against plan, and the scenarios to navigate whatever comes.
Book a strategy call →What's included
- Driver-based forecasting
- Annual budgeting and re-forecasts
- Scenario and sensitivity modelling
- Revenue planning and unit economics
- Performance analysis and variance commentary
04 — Fundraising & Investor Readiness
Raise with confidence — and survive diligence
We get your numbers, model and narrative to the standard investors expect, then support you through the raise so you negotiate from a position of strength.
Whether you're preparing for a seed round, Series A or a strategic investment, we make sure your financial story is credible, defensible and compelling.
Book a strategy call →What's included
- Investor-grade financial modelling
- Investor reporting and KPI packs
- Data room preparation
- Due diligence support
- Funding strategy and round preparation
- Enterprise grant application support
05 — AI-Powered Finance Transformation
A finance function that's faster, sharper and built for scale
We modernise how your finance function works — automating reporting, building live dashboards and applying AI-assisted analysis so insight arrives in real time, not weeks later.
The result is less manual effort, fewer errors and a leadership team that can see what's happening and act on it immediately.
Book a strategy call →What's included
- Reporting automation
- Live dashboard creation
- AI-assisted analysis and insight
- Finance process optimisation
- Systems and tooling selection
Engagement Models
Flexible ways to work with us
Start where the need is greatest and scale as you grow. Every engagement is senior-led and built around your stage.
Project & Fundraising
Defined-scope engagements — a fundraise, a model build, a finance transformation or a grant application.
- Fixed outcome & timeline
- Investor-grade deliverables
Outsourced Finance Function
We run finance operations and reporting end to end, overseen by senior leadership.
- Best for SMEs & founder-led businesses
- Scales with your growth
FAQ
Common questions
An accountant records and reports what has happened and keeps you compliant. A fractional CFO is a strategic partner focused on what happens next — cashflow, forecasting, fundraising, profitability and the commercial decisions that drive growth. ScotchWise is a strategic finance partner, not a bookkeeping or compliance practice.
Most engagements begin with a strategy call and a short diagnostic, then move into delivery within a couple of weeks. Urgent fundraising or cashflow situations can be prioritised.
Not necessarily. We frequently work alongside your existing bookkeeper or accountant, adding the strategic and analytical layer above them. Where you'd benefit from a fully managed function, our finance outsourcing service can take that on.
We typically partner with businesses in the €500k–€25m revenue range — SaaS, technology, cybersecurity, professional services and other ambitious, founder-led or venture-backed companies.
We work with clients across Ireland, the United Kingdom, the UAE and India, and are headquartered in Dubai. Engagements are delivered remotely with on-site time where it adds value.
Pricing depends on scope and cadence — typically a monthly retainer for fractional CFO and outsourcing engagements, or a fixed fee for defined projects such as a fundraise or model build. We'll propose a clear scope and price after the initial strategy call.
Not sure which service you need?
That's exactly what the strategy call is for. We'll listen, look at your numbers and recommend the right starting point — no obligation.