Fractional CFO to Build Financial Model, Unit Economics & KPI Dashboard for High-Growth Startup - Contract to Hire

Overview: 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.