Financial Fitness Check

How clearly are you running your business?

Five quick questions. No email required. Find out where you stand — and where a fractional CFO could move the needle.

A complimentary self-assessment from Aardvark — The Fractional CFO Group

What This Financial Fitness Check Measures

The Areas That Shape How You Run Your Business

When a Fractional CFO
May Help

You may benefit from fractional CFO support if you are asking questions like:
  • Are we actually profitable, or just busy?
  • Can we afford to hire?
  • Are our prices covering the real cost of delivery?
  • Why does revenue look strong but cash still feel tight?
  • Which parts of the business are helping or hurting margins?
  • What should we measure every month?

A fractional CFO does not just prepare reports. The goal is to help you understand what the numbers mean and use them to make better business decisions.
Financial Fitness Check - When a Fractional CFO May Help
How It Works

We Connect Operational Activities To Financial Outcomes.

We start with a 3-month sprint Addressing Your Biggest Financial Challenge.

By the end of the first month, we have a complete understanding of your business’s current financial state, how you got here, and what’s required to move forward.

Month 1

During the first week, we dig into the financial analysis from our pre-engagement review. We get access to your technology environments, accounting systems, and reporting tools. From there, we focus on your most pressing financial issue — whether that’s cash flow, profitability, or financial visibility.

Months 2–3

This is execution time. We build out the financial systems, reporting frameworks, and strategic plans your business needs. The goal is to start making moves so the changes can cycle through the business as quickly as possible and you can see measurable results.

From there, we continue with ongoing strategic guidance.

This means:

Frequently asked questions

A financial fitness check is a quick review of how well you understand your business numbers. It can look at financial statements, cash flow, costs, key performance indicators, and the quality of financial decision-making.

This scorecard is built for business owners who want a clearer view of their financial operations. It is especially useful if you are growing, hiring, reviewing pricing, dealing with cash flow swings, or wondering whether your reports are giving you enough useful information.

No. This scorecard is a simple self-assessment, not formal financial advice. It can help you identify areas worth reviewing with a qualified financial professional.

The scorecard takes about one to two minutes. There are five questions, and you do not need to enter an email address to see your result.

Use your result as a starting point. If your answers show gaps around cash flow, costs, reporting, or decision-making, it may be worth reviewing your financial systems with a fractional CFO or trusted financial advisor.

A fractional CFO gives growing businesses senior financial guidance without hiring a full-time CFO. They can help with cash flow planning, financial reporting, pricing decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business planning.

Get A Clearer View Of Your Numbers

If your score shows room for improvement, Aardvark can help you understand what your numbers are saying and what to do next.

Explore Our Approach

See how our 90-Day Performance Model works and find out exactly what to expect.

Engage Aardvark as your strategic finance partner.

Start leading your business with financial performance as your #1 priority.