Syed M.

Need a financial model investors trust, or clear numbers to run your business? I'm a Top Rated Fractional CFO and Financial Modeling expert with a 100% Job Success Score, helping startups and SMEs with FP&A, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning. Over the past 5+ years I have worked with founders, entrepreneurs, and researchers to turn early-stage ideas into investor-ready packages. Clients I have worked with have collectively raised $2M+ using the models and plans I built for them. ⭐ "Syed is great... he is an expert and very astute and capable in what he does." CEO, Trading Firm ⭐ "Timely, punctual, produces work to a high standard... I highly recommend his services!" CEO, Financial Strategy Client WHAT I DELIVER Financial Modeling & Forecasting 3 to 5 year projections, cash flow, balance sheets, and scenario/sensitivity analysis built in Excel, tailored to your business model and growth stage. Investor-Ready Business Plans Market analysis, go-to-market strategy, and financial projections packaged into a document (or pitch deck) that investors can act on. Startup & Equity Valuation DCF, comparables, and cap table analysis to help you understand what your company is worth and defend that number in a raise. Fractional CFO & Bookkeeping Support Ongoing financial oversight, QuickBooks setup/cleanup, and reporting for founders who need CFO-level thinking without a full-time hire. WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✔ $2M+ raised across early-stage projects I have supported ✔ 50+ founders and researchers served, across tech, healthcare, and finance ✔ 100% Job Success, Top Rated on Upwork ✔ CFA-track training + QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified ✔ Every deliverable is custom-built — no recycled templates ✔ Fast, clear communicator average response time under 4 hours Send me an invite or a message with a bit about your business, and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit — including a free short strategy call to help you clarify your numbers either way.