FAQs

We’re more than your typical fractional CFO– we’re growth partners invested in your success. We identify where you are today, where you want to be, and implement a playbook to bridge the gap. Whether you want to grow, increase profitability, improve cash flow, or exit your business, we will help you get there. 

We’ve experienced it ourselves: a hot-shot CFO-for-hire comes in once a month, reads through your financial reporting, and gives you 1 or 2 high-level ideas that you have to find time to implement.  

FinElevate is different. You get access to an entire team that supports you throughout all levels of the organization. We dive deep into your systems to build tools, dashboards, and processes that make a real difference in your business.  

We don’t just look at the numbers on the back-end: we help you build a better company.  

Our founder, Colin, knows what it’s like to run a business. He got his start in a struggling family business at 21 and developed a passion for solving complex profitability and cash flow problems. Eventually, he completed a company turnaround as owner and CEO through significant financial improvements. That passion led him to start FinElevate. 

He also owns four businesses across the manufacturing, industrial distribution and services spaces.  He knows what it’s like to be in your shoes. 

That’s why we speak in simple terms that make sense to business owners, not complex accounting jargon and endless spreadsheets. We cut to the heart of what you need to know so you can make better, faster decisions and drive profitability in your business. 

Data Clarity + Train Your Team + Playbook Concept = More Freedom

The first step is to know where you’re at today. That’s why we prioritize your FinScore calculation from the beginning—it serves as your report card and diagnostic tool in one, showing you what your company is doing well and what could be better.

The FinScore keeps you, your team, and us on the same page about status and priorities. It also allows you a simplified financial lens to run your businesss through.

Absolutely! We guide you through what you need to know to run your business and handle the rest. We do the heavy lifting to improve your business, but you’ll learn from our perspective and playbook along the way. We’re 100% transparent about what we do and the tools we use. It’s your business, after all. 

We want to add VALUE to any conversation we have with you. We’ll get to know you, your business, and your goals. Our thought-provoking questions have helped owners clarify their objectives. As your growth partners, we need to understand your strengths, struggles, and vision for your business. 

If we’re a good fit and can add serious value to the financial side of your business, we’ll discuss the next steps for working together. 

Nope! We see ourselves as your financial partners. We won’t nickel and dime you or use “gotcha” contracts. We earn our keep month after month, ensuring a great partnership.