Sushanta P.
Fractional CFO | Cash Flow | Financial Modeling | FP&A
I help founders and CEOs of ecommerce, CPG, SaaS, and growth-stage businesses build financially stronger companies through strategic CFO leadership. I currently serve as Fractional CFO for multiple US-based companies, helping founders improve cash flow, profitability, inventory planning, and financial decision-making. With 18+ years of experience as a CFO, Head of Finance, and Cost Controller, I bring both strategic finance leadership and hands-on execution. I work closely with founders and management teams to translate financial data into clear, actionable decisions that support sustainable growth. My expertise spans FP&A, cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, profitability analysis, investor reporting, and strategic finance. I combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution, helping founders turn financial data into practical business decisions. Recent engagements include: • Fractional CFO for multiple US-based ecommerce and CPG companies • Strengthened financial reporting, inventory controls, and cash flow visibility for growing ecommerce businesses • Built financial models, KPI dashboards, and cash flow forecasts • Improved working capital, cash flow visibility, and financial reporting for founder-led businesses I work closely with founders on recurring monthly CFO engagements, providing financial visibility, strategic guidance, and actionable insights to support profitable growth. Core Services: • Fractional CFO Support • Financial Strategy • Financial Modeling • Cash Flow Forecasting & Management • Budgeting & Forecasting • Business Performance • Profitability & Margin Analysis • Capital Planning • Investor Reporting • Management Reporting Representative CFO Deliverables: • Executive CFO Dashboard • 13-week Cash Flow Forecast • Financial Model & Forecast • Budget vs Actual Dashboard • KPI Dashboard • Inventory/SKU Profitability Dashboard Key Industries: • Ecommerce & DTC • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) • SaaS • Healthcare • Manufacturing • Renewable Energy & Power While my primary focus is strategic CFO leadership, I also have extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, helping businesses strengthen financial reporting, inventory controls, and accounting accuracy through structured cleanup and process optimization. In addition to corporate leadership experience, I am also an Excel and financial modeling trainer and have trained more than 500 corporate executives in advanced Excel, reporting, and financial analysis. If you're looking for a strategic finance partner who can strengthen your finance function, improve cash flow, and support profitable growth, I'd be happy to help.
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Last 6 months: $5.4k
Billed in all: $11,024$11k
$678 in the last 6 months
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Skill rankings: Top 14% in Financial Modeling
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