Forecast, cash and runway
A living forecast with base and downside cases, so hiring and spending decisions are made against cash - not instinct.
Fractional finance for founder-led startups
Know exactly what your next decision does to cash.
I take ownership of forecasting, runway, management reporting and investor-ready finance, bringing a tailored Finance OS into every engagement - without the cost or commitment of a full-time finance lead.
One focused call. No hard sell. I will tell you quickly if I am not the right fit.
9+ years finance and operationsUAE + US operating experienceStartup + banking perspectiveEnglish, Russian, French
The gap I solve
Your books can be correct and still leave you alone with the hard questions.
An accountant records what happened. I build the forward-looking finance layer that helps you decide what to do next - and take responsibility for keeping it current.
Can we afford the hires?When must we raise?Why are we off plan?What do investors need?
What I step in to own
Senior finance ownership. Precisely scoped.
I work above the accounting layer, turning historical records into a usable forecast, decision cadence and investor narrative.
Founder and investor reporting
Management reporting, actual versus plan, KPI commentary and investor-ready outputs that explain what changed and what happens next.
Fundraising readiness
Model review, financial data-room support and a clean finance narrative that can withstand investor questions and diligence.
Finance foundation and cleanup
Management-data cleanup, reporting structure, KPI definitions and finance cadence - working alongside your accountant or bookkeeper.
Included in every ongoing engagement
I bring the finance infrastructure with me.
Every client gets a tailored Finance Operating System: the working layer where forecast, cash, runway, KPIs, actual versus budget and reports are brought together in one place.
It is configured around your company and maintained as part of my engagement. Your team does not need to buy another finance tool or manage another implementation. The system supports the work; my judgment and ownership are what you are hiring.
- One current view of the company
- Clear reporting and decision history
- Founder access without chasing files
Two ways to start
Start with one decision or hand over the monthly finance layer.
We agree the outcome, information needed and timetable upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
Five-Business-Day Runway Decision Sprint
Fixed-fee engagementScope and fee confirmed upfront
One company. One legal entity. One hiring or spending decision.
- Base and downside runway
- Cash effect of the decision
- Ranked one-page action memo
- Recorded walkthrough or review call
- One revision
A defined route into ongoing support if continued finance ownership is the right fit.
Fractional Finance Partner
Monthly retainerScoped to the company and finance cadence
A focused finance cadence for one operating company with an accountant or bookkeeper already in place.
- Monthly forecast and runway update
- Actual versus plan review
- Management or investor reporting
- One founder decision call
- Tailored Finance OS included
A good fit when
You need the finance function to move beyond historical reporting.
- Your books are handled, but forward-looking finance still sits with the founder.
- You are making meaningful hiring, spending or fundraising decisions.
- You need senior ownership without a full-time finance hire.
- You value a focused monthly cadence and asynchronous working style.
Not the right engagement
Clear boundaries protect the quality of the work.
- You need tax filings, statutory accounting or daily bookkeeping.
- The role owns payments, payroll processing or daily transactions.
- The engagement requires nights, weekends or emergency turnaround.
- You are looking for an equity-only adviser or a full-time employee.
Anna Ferrazzini
Startup finance judgment with institutional discipline.
I have more than nine years of experience across venture-backed startups, international businesses and global financial institutions.
My work has included building cross-border finance and operating infrastructure across the US and Germany, rebuilding the finance function of a 100+ person international business, leading a 15-person team and supporting a pre-Series A finance workstream involving more than 100 investors and stakeholders.
Earlier in my career, I worked at UBS Switzerland, Emirates NBD and former Rothschild Trust. I now bring that combination of structure and hands-on execution to founder-led companies.
How it starts
A short route from finance gap to owned work.
You will know what I need from you, what I will own and when you can expect the first useful output.
- 01
Fit conversation
We discuss the decisions ahead, what is already working and where you need stronger finance ownership.
- 02
Simple handover
I send a tailored information request and work with the systems and records your team already uses.
- 03
Clear start
You receive the proposed scope, priorities, timing and commercial terms in writing before we begin.
Straight answers
Do you replace our accountant or bookkeeper?
No. I work above that layer. They own the books, tax and statutory compliance; I own forward-looking finance, reporting and decision support.
Is the Finance OS software we need to maintain?
No. I bring and configure it as part of the engagement. It is delivery infrastructure for our work, not a standalone software sale.
Can you work with companies outside the UAE?
Yes, particularly US-linked and international startups, provided an appropriate local professional owns bookkeeping, tax and statutory requirements.
What happens after the first call?
I send you a concise proposed scope explaining what I would take ownership of, what I need from your team, the timing and commercial terms. If we agree to proceed, I fit the setup around your existing systems and providers and keep the demands on you as light as possible.
One finance gap. One focused conversation.