Strategic Financial Leadership When You Need It Most
Fractional CFO services tailored to guide your business through critical growth phases and financial challenges.
Mathew Cobbett, Founder & Principal
With 30 years of financial leadership experience across multiple industries, I partner with growth-stage companies to provide the financial expertise they need—without the cost of a full-time executive.
My approach combines strategic vision with practical execution, helping businesses optimize cash flow, secure funding, and build sustainable financial systems that scale with your growth.
Developed financial forecasts that secured significant funding for tech startup, including strategic pitch development that resonated with investors
Guided biotech founder through successful business pivot, assembling high-performing team and establishing robust financial structure for new venture
Led multiple companies through ownership transitions with comprehensive financial support, including forecast development, term negotiation, and cash flow stabilization
Created succession plan for fourth-generation industrial company, partnering with leadership on valuation strategy and negotiation terms
Secured critical financing for company turnaround, including SBA loan acquisition and renegotiated credit lines that stabilized cash flow
Facilitated management buyout for industrial materials company, improving operational stability and enabling company President to acquire Founder's stake
Three decades of strategic financial leadership with growth-stage companies that span different sectors
Successfully navigated complex financial landscapes across North America, Europe, and Asia
Fractional CFO Services
Tailored financial leadership that scales with your business needs, providing strategic guidance and practical implementation that include:
- Clear visibility into your financial road ahead
- Streamlined cash flow management
- Enhanced banking and investor relations
- Smooth financial operations
- Confidence in compliance and decision-making
Strategic Financial Planning
Develop comprehensive financial roadmaps aligned with your business objectives
Cash Flow Optimization
Improve liquidity and ensure resources for growth initiatives
Funding & Capital Structure
Navigate fundraising processes and optimize your capital structure
Financial Systems & Reporting
Implement efficient systems that deliver actionable insights
M&A Support
Guide transactions from due diligence through integration
Strategic expertise at critical financial junctures
Every business faces critical financial inflection points. Here are key moments when having experienced financial leadership makes all the difference:
Growth Phase
You're approaching a critical growth phase and need strategic financial planning to scale effectively.
Capital Needs
You need to raise capital or restructure existing debt with optimal terms and conditions.
System Scaling
Your financial systems aren't scaling with your business, creating inefficiencies and visibility gaps.
Transition Planning
You're considering an acquisition or preparing for exit and need to maximize value.
The Fractional Advantage
Get C-suite financial expertise scaled to your business requirements.The fractional model gives you access to executive-level strategy and best practiceswithout the executive-level cost, bringing clarity to your financial future.
Years of expertise
Focused attention
Financial Advisor
Peace of Mind
The Woodward Method
A structured approach to understanding your needs and delivering measurable financial results.
Testimonials
"Matt has had a hugely positive impact on our company. He manages our key ongoing finance functions while taking the lead role on strategic projects like NetSuite implementation and financing strategy. He's integrated seamlessly with our team and is an important thought leader on all things finance. I've used Fractional CFOs in the past and highly recommend Matt for companies considering this option."
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