Fractional Finance Director · London

Finance leadership
when it matters most

Cashflow clarity, fundraise-ready numbers and strategic finance for scale-ups and founder-led businesses — without the full-time overhead.

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"The finance expertise your investors expect — embedded in your business, on your terms."
14+
Years across transaction advisory, financial control and commercial finance
3
Continents — Middle East, USA, Singapore and London
EY
Big Four trained — cross-border transaction advisory across three continents
ACCA
Qualified — internationally recognised professional standard
"You don't need a full-time CFO. You need the right finance leader at the right moment."
Stratus Advisory brings institutional-grade financial thinking to growing businesses — from Series A through to exit readiness — without the cost, commitment or delay of a permanent hire.
Why fractional

The smarter way to access senior finance talent

Most scale-ups don't need a full-time Finance Director yet — but they do need one. Fractional engagement gives you the depth of a seasoned FD at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale as your business does.

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Senior expertise, immediately
No 3-month notice periods or 6-month onboarding cycles. You get a Finance Director with 14 years of transaction, commercial and financial control experience active in your business within days.
02
Right-sized for your stage
One to four days per week — whatever your business needs today. Scale up for a fundraise or board milestone, scale back during quieter periods. No wasted headcount.
03
Investor-grade credibility
Founders backed by VCs and private equity need finance that can hold its own in a data room. Stratus Advisory brings Big Four rigour directly to your leadership team.
Services

What I do for your business

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Cashflow, Forecasting & Financial Modelling
Know your runway at all times. Clear cashflow forecasts, financial models built for decisions — not just reporting — and the numbers your board and investors actually want to see.
Cashflow forecasting Runway planning Financial models Scenario planning
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Investor Readiness
Prepare your financial narrative for fundraising — Series A through to growth equity. Investor decks, data room finance packs and due diligence support.
Fundraise prep Data room Investor narrative Due diligence
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Strategic Finance
Unit economics, pricing strategy, cohort analysis and capital allocation. Finance as a true commercial partner — not just a reporting function.
Unit economics Pricing strategy Capital allocation Cohort analysis
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Finance Function Build
From fractional oversight to building out your in-house team — hiring, systems, processes and controls designed to scale with the business.
Process design Systems & tools Team hiring Controls
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Transaction & Deal Support
Whether you're acquiring, being acquired or preparing for a liquidity event — I bring Big Four rigour to your numbers. Founders and investors can rely on the financials holding up under scrutiny.
Buy & sell-side support Quality of earnings Deal structuring
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Board & Investor Reporting
Monthly management accounts, board packs and investor reporting that tell a clear story — turning numbers into a narrative that drives decisions.
Board packs Management accounts Investor reporting
Who I support

Built for founders and investors who need more

I work with ambitious businesses at the moments when finance matters most — ahead of a fundraise, through a transaction, or when the numbers need to grow up alongside the business.

Venture-backed scale-ups
Series A–C businesses where the finance function needs to grow up fast. Investor-grade reporting, clean data rooms and board-level financial credibility.
Founder-led businesses
Ambitious founders who know their numbers could be sharper. Strategic finance thinking to help you make better decisions and tell a better story.
PE-backed companies
Portfolio businesses needing hands-on finance support between CFO hires, through a transaction or ahead of a value creation milestone.
Solo GPs & Small VC Funds
Fund managers who need portfolio finance support — LP reporting, portfolio company oversight and financial due diligence without a full internal team.
B2B Fintech & SaaS
Deep familiarity with recurring revenue models, ARR mechanics, cohort analysis and the metrics that fintech and SaaS investors care about most.
Pre-fundraise businesses
Preparing for your first institutional round? Get your financial house in order — model, narrative and data room — before the process begins.
About

Aastha — Finance Director
for scale-ups

ACCA-qualified finance professional with over 14 years spanning transaction advisory at EY across the Middle East, USA and Singapore, financial control at L'Oréal, and commercial finance roles at DT One and Aztec Group. Now working fractionally to bring that depth of experience to scale-ups and founder-led businesses that deserve better finance.

EY
M&A Financial Due Diligence
Big Four advisory across the Middle East, USA and Singapore. Working with private equity and corporate acquirers to analyse target businesses — assessing quality of earnings, normalised EBITDA, working capital, and the financial risks that matter most before a deal completes.
L'Oréal
Financial Controller
Financial control and business partnering at scale within a global consumer goods leader. Overseeing month-end close, multi-market reporting, budget ownership and executive-level financial analysis.
DT One
Senior Finance Business Partner
Commercial finance partnering at a B2B fintech scale-up — working closely with the business to translate performance data into decisions, support investor reporting and build financial rigour in a high-growth environment.
Aztec Group
Senior Manager
Senior finance role at a PE-backed fund administration business. Financial oversight, regulatory reporting and management information for a complex, multi-entity structure serving institutional clients.
Qualification
ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants — internationally recognised
Experience
14+ years
Transaction advisory, financial control and commercial finance
Sectors
Fintech · SaaS · Consumer ·
Professional Services ·
Tech · AI ·
Base
London
Available UK-wide and internationally
How we work together

Engagement models

Retained
Fractional FD Retainer
Embedded in your business on an ongoing basis — attending board meetings, owning the finance function and acting as a true member of the leadership team.
1–4 days per week · Rolling engagement · Scales with business needs
Project
Defined-Scope Projects
Fundraise preparation, financial model build, data room readiness or M&A support. A clear deliverable, a clear timeline — priced accordingly.
Fixed scope · Clear milestones · Defined output
Advisory
Strategic Finance Advisory
Senior finance thinking on an advisory basis — board attendance, investor readiness review, or a strategic finance health check for your business.
Flexible · Board or leadership level · Light-touch engagement
Contact

Let's talk about what you need

Whether you're preparing to fundraise, need to sharpen your financial reporting, or simply want a senior finance perspective — get in touch for a no-obligation discovery conversation.

Website
stratusadvisory.co.uk
Location
London, United Kingdom
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