This retainer package provides immediate CFO-level strategic leadership focused entirely on increasing profitability, stabilizing operations, and building a foundation for sustainable scale, without the pressure of an immediate funding round. I partner with CEOs to transform finance from a reporting function into a core engine of growth and operational efficiency. Core Retainer Deliverables My executive-level retainer services are customized to your stage of growth but typically focus on three critical areas: Profitability & Strategic Planning: Financial Modeling (FMVA-Validated): Building dynamic financial models for accurate forecasting, scenario analysis, and profitability deep dives. EBITDA​/​EBITA Optimization: Leading targeted initiatives on working capital optimization and cost-to-serve analysis to improve your bottom line immediately. Strategic Advisory: Acting as your trusted board advisor, aligning finance strategy with your commercial objectives and market expansion plans. Systems & Scalability Automation: Digital Transformation: Leading the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems to drive automation. Data Integrity & Speed: Establishing Power BI dashboards to provide real-time, data-driven insights, reducing financial close times and eliminating spreadsheet reliance. Process Optimization: Redesigning financial processes to ensure they scale flawlessly from 1x to 10x growth. Governance & Stability: Compliance & Risk Management: Implementing robust governance frameworks and ensuring strict adherence to IFRS compliance and local regulations (including GCC Tax and regulatory alignment). Treasury & Cash Flow: Proactively managing cash flow, treasury functions, and international tax exposures for multi-jurisdictional scale-ups (leveraging extensive experience across EMEA and the GCC).