Fractional CFOs for ecommerce businesses doing $500K–$5M
Around $1M in revenue, many ecommerce brands find that clean books are no longer enough: inventory, cash timing and margins by channel start driving decisions. Sam's List is a directory where you can compare fractional CFOs who list ecommerce experience.
What a fractional CFO covers for an ecommerce brand
Typical work includes a 13-week cash forecast, inventory purchasing plans, contribution margin by product and channel, pricing and promotion analysis, and preparation for inventory financing or investor conversations.
Signs it may be time
Frequent cash crunches before inventory orders, uncertainty about which products or channels are profitable, lender or investor requests for forecasts, and founders spending many hours each month on spreadsheets are common triggers.
How it fits with bookkeeping and tax
A fractional CFO relies on accurate monthly books, usually from a bookkeeper, and works alongside a CPA who handles income and sales tax compliance.
How to compare options
- Experience with your sales channels and platforms
- Monthly scope and retainer structure
- Comfort with inventory accounting and landed costs
- Which forecasting and reporting tools they use
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Frequently asked questions
Does a $1M ecommerce business need a full-time CFO?
Usually not. Businesses this size more commonly use a fractional CFO for a set number of hours or deliverables each month.
How are fractional CFOs priced?
Most work on a monthly retainer tied to scope. Each profile on Sam's List shows the pricing the professional has published.
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