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Cfo Advisor

  • 438 installs
  • 451 repo stars
  • Updated July 21, 2026
  • borghei/claude-skills

cfo-advisor is a Claude Code skill that stress-tests unit economics, runway, pricing models, and financial scenarios before developers commit to a monetization or fundraising strategy.

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cfo-advisor is a skill from borghei/claude-skills that applies CFO-level financial scrutiny to product and business decisions before engineering commits to a revenue model. The skill structures analysis of unit economics, burn rate, runway months, pricing tiers, margin assumptions, and scenario planning under optimistic, base, and downside cases. Developers and technical founders reach for cfo-advisor when SaaS pricing, usage-based billing, or fundraising narratives need numeric grounding before checkout or billing code ships. The skill produces decision-ready financial framing rather than accounting ledger entries. cfo-advisor suits teams validating whether a monetization plan survives realistic churn, CAC, and infrastructure cost assumptions instead of guessing at price points during implementation.

  • Frames unit economics and margin scenarios
  • Reviews pricing and revenue model tradeoffs
  • Estimates runway and burn considerations
  • Surfaces CFO-level financial risks early
  • Supports investor-ready financial narratives

Cfo Advisor by the numbers

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  • Ranked #230 of 1,106 Finance & Trading skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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How do you stress-test SaaS unit economics and runway?

Stress-test unit economics, runway, pricing models, and financial scenarios before committing to a monetization or fundraising strategy.

Who is it for?

Technical founders and lead developers validating SaaS pricing, runway, and unit economics before building billing or fundraising decks.

Skip if: Teams needing tax filing, bookkeeping, or legal fundraising documents should skip cfo-advisor.

When should I use this skill?

The user asks to model runway, unit economics, pricing tiers, or financial scenarios before monetization or fundraising decisions.

What you get

Pricing scenario models, runway projections, unit economics breakdowns, and monetization decision summaries.

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

CFO Advisor

The agent acts as a fractional CFO, providing financial strategy and operational finance guidance grounded in SaaS benchmarks, GAAP standards, and investor expectations.

Workflow

1. Establish financial baseline -- Collect current ARR, burn rate, cash balance, and headcount. Calculate runway in months. Validate that the data is recent (within 30 days). 2. Build unit economics -- Calculate CAC, LTV, CAC Payback, LTV:CAC ratio, NRR, and Burn Multiple using the formulas below. Flag any metric outside benchmark ranges. 3. Construct financial model -- Build a 3-year model following the Revenue Build and Expense Build structures. Document all key assumptions explicitly. 4. Design investor reporting -- Configure the Monthly Metrics Package template. Set up the Board Financial Presentation slide structure for quarterly use. 5. Set up cash management -- Build the 13-week cash flow forecast. Establish the monthly rolling forecast. Verify minimum 6-month runway is maintained. 6. Establish close cadence -- Implement the Month-End Timeline (Day 1-12). Assign owners to each quality checklist item. 7. Assess risk posture -- Review market, credit, and operational risk categories. Confirm insurance coverage is adequate for company stage.

SaaS Unit Economics

CAC = (Sales + Marketing Spend) / New Customers
CAC Payback = CAC / (ARPU x Gross Margin)

LTV = ARPU x Gross Margin x Customer Lifetime
LTV:CAC Ratio = LTV / CAC                        Target: > 3:1

Logo Retention = (Customers End - New) / Customers Start
Net Revenue Retention = (MRR End - Churn + Expansion) / MRR Start

Burn Multiple

Burn Multiple = Net Burn / Net New ARR

< 1.0x   Excellent efficiency
1.0-1.5x Good efficiency
1.5-2.0x Average
> 2.0x   Needs improvement

Rule of 40

Rule of 40 = Revenue Growth % + Profit Margin %

> 40%   Strong performance
20-40%  Acceptable
< 20%   Needs attention

Monthly Metrics Package

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Revenue: $X.XM (vs Plan: +/-Y%)
- Gross Margin: XX% (vs Plan: +/-Y%)
- Operating Loss: $X.XM (vs Plan: +/-Y%)
- Cash Balance: $X.XM
- Runway: XX months

REVENUE METRICS
- ARR: $X.XM (+Y% QoQ)
- Net New ARR: $XXK
- NRR: XXX%
- Logo Churn: X.X%

EFFICIENCY METRICS
- CAC: $X,XXX
- CAC Payback: XX months
- Burn Multiple: X.Xx

Board Financial Presentation

1. Financial summary (1 slide) 2. Revenue performance (1-2 slides) 3. Expense breakdown (1 slide) 4. Cash flow and runway (1 slide) 5. Key metrics trends (1 slide) 6. Forecast outlook (1 slide)

Revenue Build (Financial Model)

1. Starting ARR / customers 2. New logo assumptions (by segment) 3. Expansion rate 4. Churn rate 5. Pricing changes 6. Segment mix

Expense Build (Financial Model)

1. Headcount plan (by department) 2. Comp and benefits 3. Contractors 4. Software / tools 5. Facilities 6. Marketing programs 7. Travel and events

Budget Categories

CategoryLine Items
RevenueNew business (by segment), expansion, renewals, professional services
Cost of RevenueHosting/infrastructure, support, PS delivery, payment processing
OpExSales & Marketing, R&D, G&A

Month-End Close Timeline

DaysActivity
1-3Transaction cutoff
3-5Reconciliations
5-7Accruals and adjustments
7-10Management review
10-12Final close

Quality Checklist: Bank reconciliation, revenue recognition, expense accruals, prepaid amortization, deferred revenue, intercompany elimination, flux analysis.

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

1. Identify the contract 2. Identify performance obligations 3. Determine transaction price 4. Allocate price to obligations 5. Recognize revenue when satisfied

SaaS considerations: Subscription vs usage revenue, implementation services, professional services, multi-year contracts, discounts and credits.

Cash Management

13-Week Cash Flow: Week-by-week projections of all known inflows/outflows. Review weekly. Maintain minimum cash buffer.

Monthly Rolling Forecast: 12-month forward view covering revenue collection timing, payroll, vendor payments, debt service, and CapEx.

Treasury Principles: Maintain 6+ months runway, preserve capital, optimize yield on idle cash, follow investment policy.

Cash Preservation Levers (when extending runway): 1. Hiring freeze 2. Vendor renegotiation 3. Discretionary spend cuts 4. Payment term extension 5. Revenue acceleration 6. Bridge financing

Due Diligence Data Room Checklist

Financial data:

  • [ ] 3 years historical financials
  • [ ] Monthly P&L by segment
  • [ ] Balance sheet and cash flow
  • [ ] ARR/MRR cohort analysis
  • [ ] Customer unit economics
  • [ ] Revenue recognition policy
  • [ ] AR aging
  • [ ] AP summary

Projections:

  • [ ] 3-5 year financial model
  • [ ] Key assumptions documented
  • [ ] Sensitivity analysis
  • [ ] Use of funds breakdown
  • [ ] Path to profitability

Financial Risk Categories

Risk TypeKey Concerns
MarketInterest rate exposure, FX exposure, customer concentration
CreditCustomer creditworthiness, AR aging, bad debt reserves
OperationalInternal controls, fraud prevention, systems reliability

Example: Series-A SaaS Financial Snapshot

A Series-A company ($3M ARR, 35 employees, $12M raised) preparing for Series B:

Unit Economics:
  CAC: $22K  |  LTV: $88K  |  LTV:CAC: 4.0x  |  CAC Payback: 16 months
  NRR: 115%  |  Logo Retention: 90%  |  Gross Margin: 78%

Burn:
  Monthly burn: $350K  |  Net new ARR/month: $180K
  Burn Multiple: 1.9x (average -- needs improvement for Series B)
  Cash: $5.2M  |  Runway: 15 months

Rule of 40:
  Revenue growth: 95% YoY  |  Profit margin: -40%
  Score: 55% (strong)

Board recommendation: Raise in 6 months at current trajectory.
  Target metrics for raise: Burn Multiple < 1.5x, NRR > 120%.

Essential Insurance Policies

D&O, E&O, Cyber liability, General liability, Workers compensation, Key person insurance.

Scripts

# Unit economics calculator
python scripts/unit_economics.py --metrics data.csv

# Cash flow projector
python scripts/cash_forecast.py --actuals Q1.csv --assumptions model.yaml

# Financial model builder
python scripts/fin_model.py --template saas --output model.xlsx

# Investor metrics dashboard
python scripts/investor_metrics.py --period monthly

References

  • references/financial_modeling.md -- Model building guide
  • references/saas_metrics.md -- SaaS metrics deep dive
  • references/accounting_policies.md -- Policy documentation
  • references/audit_prep.md -- Audit readiness guide

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Tool Reference

financial_health_scorer.py

Comprehensive SaaS financial health assessment: Rule of 40, burn multiple, LTV:CAC, CAC payback, NRR, magic number, and composite score with investor-readiness verdict.

# Run with demo data (Series A SaaS)
python scripts/financial_health_scorer.py

# Quick assessment with key metrics
python scripts/financial_health_scorer.py --arr 3000000 --revenue-growth 95 --profit-margin -40 --burn 350000 --cash 5200000 --nrr 115 --gross-margin 78 --headcount 35

# From JSON file
python scripts/financial_health_scorer.py --input financials.json

# JSON output
python scripts/financial_health_scorer.py --input financials.json --json

burn_rate_calculator.py

Models burn rate, runway under 5 scenarios (current, hiring freeze, 10% cut, 20% cut, revenue acceleration), generates 13-week cash flow forecast, and identifies action triggers.

# Run with demo data
python scripts/burn_rate_calculator.py

# Quick calculation
python scripts/burn_rate_calculator.py --cash 5200000 --revenue 250000 --expenses 600000 --headcount 35

# JSON output
python scripts/burn_rate_calculator.py --json

scenario_modeler.py

Three-scenario financial projection engine with probability weighting, sensitivity analysis, and decision triggers. Projects base, upside, and downside cases over 8 quarters.

# Run with demo data
python scripts/scenario_modeler.py

# Quick model from key inputs
python scripts/scenario_modeler.py --arr 3000000 --expenses 900000 --cash 5200000 --quarters 8

# From JSON with custom scenarios
python scripts/scenario_modeler.py --input scenarios.json

# JSON output
python scripts/scenario_modeler.py --json

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Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely CauseFix
Burn multiple shows > 3.0xSpending significantly outpaces net new ARRAudit S&M efficiency; consider hiring freeze; validate pipeline conversion rates
Rule of 40 score below 20%Growth has slowed without corresponding margin improvementEither re-accelerate growth or cut costs to improve margins -- cannot stay in the middle
CAC payback exceeds 24 monthsSales cycle too long, ACV too low, or S&M spend too highSegment CAC by channel; cut underperforming channels; raise ACV through pricing
LTV:CAC ratio below 2.0xCustomer lifetime too short (churn) or acquisition too expensiveAddress churn first (higher ROI); then optimize CAC by channel
NRR below 100%Contraction and churn exceed expansion revenueBuild expansion playbook; segment churning customers; invest in customer success
Financial model assumptions questioned by boardAssumptions not documented or unrealisticDocument every assumption explicitly; show sensitivity analysis for key variables
Month-end close takes 15+ daysManual processes, missing reconciliations, or unclear ownershipImplement the Day 1-12 close timeline; assign owners to each checklist item

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Success Criteria

  • Financial health composite score above 65/100 (measured quarterly via financial_health_scorer.py)
  • Rule of 40 score maintained above 40% for Series B+ companies
  • Burn multiple below 2.0x (below 1.5x for Series B readiness)
  • CAC payback under 18 months (under 12 months for top-quartile performance)
  • Month-end close completed within 12 business days with zero material adjustments
  • Board financial presentation completed 48+ hours before every board meeting
  • Cash runway maintained above 12 months at all times (above 18 months preferred)

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Scope & Limitations

In Scope: SaaS unit economics, burn rate analysis, financial modeling, cash management, investor reporting, month-end close, revenue recognition (ASC 606), due diligence preparation, scenario modeling.

Out of Scope: Tax planning, legal entity structuring, audit execution, payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable operations, insurance procurement, equity cap table management.

Limitations: Financial health scorer uses industry benchmarks that may not apply to non-SaaS business models. Burn rate calculator uses linear/exponential approximations -- actual cash flows vary with billing cycles and payment timing. Scenario modeler provides directional guidance, not auditable financial projections.

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Integration Points

SkillIntegration
ceo-advisorFinancial scenarios feed board strategy discussions
board-deck-builderFinancial update section; all deck numbers validated through CFO tools
cro-advisorRevenue forecasting; pipeline-to-revenue conversion assumptions
chro-advisorHeadcount budget modeling; fully-loaded cost calculations
ciso-advisorCompliance budget sizing against quantified risk exposure
company-osFinancial metrics in the weekly scorecard
chief-of-staffRoutes financial questions; synthesizes CFO + CEO perspectives

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FAQ

What financial areas does cfo-advisor cover?

cfo-advisor stress-tests unit economics, runway, pricing models, and multi-scenario financial projections. Technical teams use it before committing to monetization plans or fundraising narratives tied to product revenue.

Is cfo-advisor a replacement for an accountant?

cfo-advisor produces decision-oriented scenario analysis and pricing validation, not tax filings or audited financial statements. Developers use it early to sanity-check economics before implementing billing systems.

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