Financial Modeling and Forecasting
Numbers tell the story, but only if they are modeled clearly and forecasted accurately. Financial modeling is how we can turn your business idea or operations into something you can test, scale, and explain. New product line, pitching to investors, or a desire to have a better feel for cash flow, are all things that an advanced multi-variable model built by CF INC can help you with.
When Would this Add Value?
Launching a new product or business
Preparing to raise funds, pitch investors, or apply for financing
Testing “what if” scenarios - hiring, new equipment, marketing, etc.
Connect operational data to financial outcomes
“Can we afford this?”
We build multi-variable financial models and forecasts from an accounting perspective.
Integrated financial models - Revenue, expenses, cashflow all connected in a single dynamic workbook that returns realistic financial statements based on user input.
Startup and investor models - calculations that stand up to diligence, as long as the data going in is good, of course.
Product and SKU level analysis
Scenario planning tools
Cash Flow Forecasting - projections tied to real or estimated operating data
Support equity discussions, debt structuring, or owner distributions
Helps start-ups understand what costs and expenses they may need to consider, reducing founder overwhelm.
Example Use Case:
A small manufacturing startup with multiple product lines and variable production costs needed clarity on margins and scalability. We built a dynamic financial model that incorporated raw materials, SKUs, and cost structures with adjustable inputs for pricing, MOQs, labor, and overhead. The model allowed management to test assumptions, adjust variables on the fly, and immediately see the impact on profitability and cash flow.
The result was a set of pitch-deck-ready financial statements and a deeper understanding of which operational questions mattered most. The client appreciated the model’s flexibility, transparency, and the way it accurately tied together balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow projection