Strategic Finance & FP&A

Turn Financial Data Into
Strategic Advantage.

Institutional-grade financial planning and analysis for venture-backed startups and growth-stage companies. Build the forecasting infrastructure, KPI frameworks, and board reporting that investors expect — without the full-time CFO overhead.

20+
Years Finance Leadership
$150M+
ARR Scaled
$400M+
Capital Raised
$5M–$100M
Client Revenue Range
What We Do

Strategic Finance & FP&A Services

We build the financial planning infrastructure that enables confident decision-making, efficient capital allocation, and credible investor communication at every stage of growth.

Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Build a rigorous, board-ready annual operating plan that aligns revenue targets, headcount, and cost structure with your strategic growth objectives.

Rolling Forecasts & Scenario Modeling

Replace static budgets with dynamic rolling forecasts and multi-scenario models that let you respond to market changes with confidence.

KPI Design & Performance Dashboards

Define the metrics that matter — ARR, NRR, CAC, LTV, burn multiple — and build dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into business performance.

Unit Economics & Cohort Analysis

Understand the true economics of your business at the unit level. Identify your most profitable customer segments and optimize acquisition and retention strategies.

Revenue & Headcount Planning

Model revenue growth by channel, product, and geography. Align headcount plans to revenue milestones to ensure efficient, sustainable scaling.

Board & Investor Reporting

Develop investor-grade monthly and quarterly reporting packages that build credibility with your board, existing investors, and prospective capital partners.

What You Receive

Deliverables

Integrated 3-statement financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Annual operating plan with departmental budgets
Rolling 12-month forecast updated monthly
KPI dashboard with automated data inputs
Board deck financial section and commentary
Variance analysis: actuals vs. budget vs. forecast
Headcount plan aligned to revenue milestones
Unit economics model (CAC, LTV, payback period)
Scenario analysis: base, upside, downside cases
Cash runway analysis and burn rate optimization
Ideal Clients

This Is For You If...

Series A–C SaaS companies building out their finance function
Founder-led businesses that have outgrown spreadsheet-based planning
Companies preparing for a board meeting, fundraise, or audit
Growth-stage businesses needing investor-grade financial reporting
Companies scaling headcount rapidly and needing workforce planning
Businesses entering new markets or launching new product lines
How We Work

The Engagement Process

01

Financial Audit & Discovery

We start by reviewing your existing financial data, reporting infrastructure, and planning processes to identify gaps and opportunities.

02

Model Architecture & KPI Design

We design a bespoke financial model architecture and KPI framework tailored to your business model, stage, and investor expectations.

03

Build & Integrate

We build your financial model, dashboards, and reporting templates — integrating with your accounting system and data sources for automated updates.

04

Ongoing Planning & Analysis

We run your monthly close and forecast cycle, deliver board reporting, and provide strategic analysis to support key business decisions.

From the Insights Library

Unit Economics for SaaS: The Metrics That Actually Matter at Each Stage

CAC, LTV, NRR, payback period — a practical guide to calculating each metric correctly, understanding the benchmarks at your stage, and presenting them in a way that builds investor confidence.

Ready to Build?

Build the Financial Infrastructure
Your Business Deserves

Schedule a free 30-minute strategy call to discuss your FP&A needs and how Pelagic Partners can help you build the financial planning infrastructure that drives confident decision-making and investor confidence.

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