Independent FP&A & EPM Advisory – Built for Mid-Market Finance Teams
Unbiased, buyer-side guidance across the entire FP&A/EPM journey – from orientation to selection, negotiation, implementation, and optimization.
Zero-Obligation Strategy Call
Free 25-minute call · No vendors · No obligation
Outcome: We tell you whether you need a new tool + next steps
Book Your Free CallOrientation
Understand your options and readiness before committing
Orientation & Fast-Start Sessions
Clear understanding of the FP&A/EPM landscape and your fit
- •Market overview
- •Vendor landscape briefing
FP&A / EPM Direction Session
$199A structured 60-minute session that clarifies your situation and gives you a confident next step — without any vendor noise
- •Clear "Do we actually need a new tool?" answer
- •Fit-snapshot across vendor categories
- •Next-step plan based on your timing and budget
Perfect for: CFOs/Controllers who feel early, unsure, or overwhelmed
Strategy & Requirements
Align internally and define what you actually need
Strategy, Requirements & Alignment
Internal alignment and clear requirements before vendor engagement
- •Strategy workshop
- •Requirements gathering
Requirements Triage Session
$299A 90-minute session to extract, prioritize, and structure the requirements that will actually matter in your evaluation
- •Priority requirement stack (Must / Should / Nice)
- •Initial evaluation criteria
- •Risk flags based on your workflows and data flows
Perfect for: Organizations about to start shortlisting or writing demo scripts
Shortlisting
Narrow 40+ vendors down to the right 3–5
Vendor Shortlisting
A focused shortlist of 3–5 vendors that match your needs
- •10-day shortlist sprint
- •Technical fit review
Shortlist Validation Call
$199A 60-minute teardown of your in-progress shortlist to ensure you aren't missing a better-fit vendor or carrying dead weight
- •Keep / Replace / Add recommendations
- •Fit-risks by vendor
- •Updated shortlist (3–6 vendors max)
Perfect for: Teams with a shortlist who want validation before deep evaluation
Evaluation & Decision
Run structured demos and make a confident choice
Evaluation & Decision Support
A confident, defensible decision with structured evaluation
- •Demo scripts & scorecards
- •Vendor liaison (inbox shield)
A-vs-B Decision Session
$349A 90-minute comparative analysis of your two finalists so you can make a defensible, confident decision
- •Side-by-side "real differences that matter"
- •Implementation complexity reality check
- •Recommended winner with rationale
Perfect for: Teams stuck between 2 vendors or after running lightweight POCs
Commercial & Negotiation
Maximize value and minimize cost on deals
Commercial Strategy & Negotiation
Optimized contract terms and pricing for maximum value
- •Pricing benchmarks
- •Term & scenario strategy
Proposal & Pricing Teardown
$299A fast, surgical 60-minute review of your vendor's proposal + pricing with benchmarks, risk flags, and negotiation angles
- •Benchmark-based pricing analysis
- •Term & structure improvement recommendations
- •Negotiation script for your next vendor call
Perfect for: Teams with a live proposal or renewal in hand
Implementation
Ensure successful rollout with buyer-side quality assurance
Implementation Oversight
Successful implementation with buyer-side quality assurance
- •Milestone QA
- •Architecture validation
Implementation Plan Review
$299A 60–90 min expert review of your implementation plan to catch risks before they turn into cost, timeline, or rework problems
- •Architecture & modeling risk assessment
- •SI/vendor overlap clarity
- •Recommended success checkpoints
Perfect for: Teams starting implementation or feeling uneasy mid-project
Optimization
Maximize ROI and expand use cases over time
Optimization & Long-Term Partnership
Maximized ROI and expanded use cases over time
- •Post-go-live audit
- •Adoption review
Post-Go-Live Optimization Checkup
$249A 60–90 minute audit of your current model, reporting, and workflows to surface quick wins and long-term improvements
- •Adoption & utilization analysis
- •"Quick win" configuration tweaks
- •Efficiency & model improvement roadmap
Perfect for: Teams 3–18 months post-go-live or unhappy with usability/adoption
Why CFO Shortlist
Independent & Vendor-Agnostic
No vendor compensation or pay-to-play sponsorships. Our recommendations are based purely on your needs.
Mid-Market FP&A Expertise
Deep experience with mid-market finance teams and the unique challenges they face in tool selection and implementation.
Hands-On Advisory, Not Slideware
We roll up our sleeves and work alongside your team, providing actionable guidance, not just presentations.
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