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Trusted by some of the fastest-growing Danish startups.

Finance admin is eating your week. And your investors can tell.

You're brilliant at building. But the financial side? It's a mess of spreadsheets, overdue reports, and questions you don't quite know how to answer.

Spreadsheet chaos

Your budget lives in three different files, your cash flow model hasn't been updated in weeks, and someone needs to manually pull it all together before every board meeting.

Investor updates that take forever

You know you should send monthly updates. But finding the numbers, formatting them, making them look professional — it takes too much of your time.

Your next round is closer than you think

Whether it's seed or Series A, investors will dig into your financials. If they're not clean, consistent, and credible, you'll feel it in the room.

Senior finance expertise, without the full-time hire.

We take finance off your plate. The daily stuff, the strategic stuff, and everything in between — so you can focus on what you're actually good at.

Strategic CFO Support

When you need someone in the room — or on the call — we're there. Fundraising support, financial planning, board meeting prep and participation. Senior experience, without the six-figure salary.

Full Finance Operations

Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, controlling, payments: we run the whole thing. Think of it as your finance department, minus the headcount. We integrate and connect your systems so everything flows automatically.

Data & Dashboards

Your numbers, live, in one place. Our data enablement team builds dashboards and KPI frameworks that give you instant clarity. No more hunting through spreadsheets before a board meeting.

Finance Transformation

Already have some finance infrastructure but it's creaking? We rebuild it properly. ERP migrations, faster month-end closes, better reporting — a setup that scales with you rather than holding you back.

"Scaleup Finance has helped us gain much clearer financial insights and structure in our operations. This has given us a stronger foundation for decision-making and better control of our financial performance."

Søren Gregersen,

Co-founder & Mobile Lead, Emplate

Who we work with

Built for three types of companies. Because we know the difference matters.

Located at Islandbrygge, our CPH Studio works with some of Denmark's most ambitious companies to create what's next.

SaaS

You live and die by your metrics.

ARR, MRR, churn, LTV/CAC — we track the numbers that SaaS investors actually care about, and make sure your revenue recognition, forecasting, and reporting are built around your subscription model. Whether it's your board, your investors, or just you wanting a clear picture, the numbers will always make sense.

R&D

Long before revenue, the complexity is already real.

Grant management, milestone reporting, R&D cost capitalisation, burn rate control — we understand the R&D funding landscape and build financial structures that satisfy both compliance requirements and investor expectations. From seed all the way through Series A and beyond.

E-commerce

Fast-moving ops need finance that keeps up.

We integrate directly with your platforms — Shopify, Amazon, and others — and bring clarity to COGS, gross margin, and unit economics. Plus cross-border VAT and OSS compliance, payment reconciliation, and performance reporting that tells you what's actually working.

Who we are

We're a new kind of finance partner. Built for the way startups actually work.

Most founders figure out finance the hard way. We exist so you don't have to.

Think CFO expertise, powered by the best finance technology available — so your financial setup is faster, more accurate, and runs with far less effort on your side.

Whether you're navigating Danish compliance, expanding into new markets, or building a structure that works across multiple entities from day one, with offices in Copenhagen and London, our part-time CFOs bring genuine cross-border expertise to help your business grow.

Backed by Leading Investors

Let's talk. No pitch. Just an honest conversation.

Book a free 30-minute call and tell us where you're at. We'll tell you exactly how we can help — and what it would cost.

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CFO services for startups: reporting, forecasting, and financial modelling

FAQs

All the answers you need for all the questions you’ve got.

(But also TL;DR)

What is CFO financial management?

CFO financial management focuses on strengthening a company’s finance function — ensuring accurate reporting, efficient operations, and strategic alignment. Scaleup Finance partners with CFOs to deliver operational support across bookkeeping, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. Our fractional finance team integrates seamlessly with your existing setup, freeing your time to focus on leadership, strategy, and stakeholder management.

How does fractional CFO financial management support finance leaders?

Modern CFOs juggle strategic planning, investor relations, and day-to-day operations. Scaleup Finance helps lighten that load. We take care of core financial processes — from monthly reporting and consolidation to cash flow management and forecasting — providing reliable execution and senior oversight. This allows CFOs to focus on growth, performance, and long-term decision-making.

Why is fractional CFO financial management critical for growing companies?

As organisations scale, finance operations become increasingly complex. Managing systems, data accuracy, and reporting deadlines can pull CFOs away from strategy.
Scaleup Finance provides scalable strategic finance support, ensuring reporting, forecasting, and compliance run smoothly — so CFOs can drive commercial outcomes rather than manage processes.

How does fractional CFO financial management support investor relations and the board?

CFOs are expected to deliver clarity and confidence to stakeholders. Scaleup Finance helps ensure that all investor and board materials are accurate, consistent, and timely. We prepare professional, investor-ready financial reports and forecasts, with the rigour and context required for strategic discussions and board-level decisions.

Can CFO financial management streamline operations?

Yes. Scaleup Finance helps CFOs build efficient, connected financial ecosystems. We integrate bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, and reporting into one coordinated workflow — reducing manual work and minimising errors. The result: a more efficient finance function that delivers faster insights, greater accuracy, and operational peace of mind.

Who benefits most from CFO financial management?

Our services are built for CFOs of scaling businesses who want to strengthen execution without expanding headcount. Whether managing multiple entities, preparing for audits, or scaling internationally, Scaleup Finance acts as an extension of your finance team, ensuring every process is handled with accuracy and care.

How does Scaleup Finance make CFO financial management actionable?

We go beyond operational delivery. Scaleup Finance’s CFO partners and finance specialists provide insight-driven support, interpreting results and identifying key actions. By combining automation with expert human analysis, we help CFOs maintain clarity, mitigate risk, and make informed, strategic decisions that drive the business forward.

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