Executive Finance Leadership, Working Alongside Your Team
Fractional CFO and strategic finance support delivered by an experienced finance team — providing clarity, confidence, and senior financial judgment without the cost of a full-time CFO.
WHAT WE DO
Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance AdvisoryAJ Cent is a boutique finance advisory firm providing fractional CFO support to founder-led and investor-backed companies.We partner closely with leadership teams to deliver executive-level financial insight, planning, and decision support — while internal teams or external accountants handle day-to-day execution.
HOW WE HELP
Areas of Focus
- Financial strategy & long-range planning
- Budgeting, forecasting & scenario analysis
- Cash flow & liquidity oversight
- Capital planning and debt strategy
- KPI development and performance review
- Oversight of accounting and finance operations
- Executive and ownership decision supportWhat We Do Not Do
- Bookkeeping or transaction processing
- AP / AR / payroll execution
- Staff-level accounting work
WHO WE WORK WITH
We partner with leadership teams who value clarity, sound judgment, and disciplined decision-making.Our work is typically a strong fit for organizations that:
- Are operating at scale or entering a new phase of growth
- Have internal accounting support but lack senior financial leadership
- Are navigating increased complexity, capital decisions, or change
- Want a steady, experienced financial perspective at the leadership tableSituations where a fractional CFO approach works well include:
- Periods of growth, transition, or organizational change
- Preparing for financing, refinancing, or longer-term planning
- Leadership teams seeking clearer insight and fewer financial surprises
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
How It Works
- Monthly retainer
- Defined scope and cadence
- Standing leadership meetings
- Ongoing email / async supportTypical Investment
$7,500 – $15,000 per month, depending on scope and complexity
OUR APPROACH
We work with leadership teams on a defined cadence, using focused conversations and ongoing email communication to address the questions and decisions that matter most.Rather than reviewing every line item in meetings, we prioritize:
- Clear framing of financial tradeoffs, risks, and implications
- Practical, financially grounded decision support rooted in budgets, forecasts, and scenarios
- Ongoing alignment between near-term actions and long-term financial goalsDay-to-day execution remains with internal teams or external partners, allowing leadership to stay focused while maintaining consistent access to senior financial perspective.
CONTACT
If you’re exploring fractional CFO support and want to see whether a senior advisory approach makes sense, please complete the contact form below to start a brief conversation.