When Growth Outpaces Financial Control
Your business is growing, revenue is rising, the team is expanding — but financial clarity hasn’t kept pace.
Cash flow keeps getting tight?
There’s profit on paper, but the bank balance says otherwise — payments lag, payroll looms, and liquidity is a guessing game.
Then planning starts breaking down.
Budgets, forecasts, and models live in separate files — making it impossible to see how decisions impact cash or profit.
Profitability feels unpredictable.
Some products or clients grow fast but drain margin; others quietly carry the business — and no one knows which is which.
No one owns the financial insight.
Without structured analysis, teams chase top-line growth while hidden costs and inefficiencies pile up.
Reporting doesn’t inspire confidence.
Investor updates, board reports, and dashboards feel reactive — they show what happened, not what’s coming.
Regain Control of Cash and Profitability
Our fractional CFO system installs a structured financial backbone that keeps cash flow stable, margins improving, and decisions grounded in data — not intuition.
1 – Financial Management
Anton has been a Star in our business and we are very grateful for all the help and support in our project.
Domenico El Ali, CEO
Aliolam
When cash gets tight, even profitable companies can fail.
Founders react too late, take on debt, or lose control over margins — not because they lack effort, but because they lack a cash management system.
At The Lean Finance, we design financial management processes that keep your company profitable and liquid — day after day, month after month.
Cash Flow Management: real-time forecasting and monitoring to ensure you never run out of cash. Your CFO keeps liquidity stable even in volatile months.
Profitability Optimization: track gross and net margins, spot loss-making products or clients, and drive pricing or cost improvements to expand profit sustainably.
Working Capital Control: manage receivables, payables, and inventory cycles to free trapped cash and shorten the cash conversion cycle.
KPI Tracking & Accountability: translate financial metrics into operational KPIs, so every team understands their impact on profit and cash.
With The Lean Finance, your company stops reacting to numbers — it starts controlling them.
Build a company that’s always liquid, profitable, and one decision ahead.
2 - Budgeting & Planning
Anton made sure he understood my business to create a bespoke financial model. Communication was prompt regarding any updates. Smooth engagement overall.
Dr. Dillon Meier, CEO
7 Longevity
Most founders set ambitious goals, but without structured financial planning, those goals stay abstract.
At The Lean Finance, we design a planning system that turns strategy into measurable, fundable reality, across every time horizon:
13-Week Cash Flow Forecast: operational planning tool for managing liquidity during tight cash cycles or upcoming projects.
12-Month Budget: operational framework that ties daily spending to strategic goals, the bridge between your financial model and execution.
Rolling 12-Month Cash Flow: tactical tool for maintaining visibility and preventing distress — ensuring you never run out of cash unexpectedly.
Financial Model: strategic planning tool for defining long-term strategy and targets — used both internally and in investor discussions.
Gain full visibility across every planning horizon — from next week’s cash to your five-year growth.
3 - Financial Analysis
What truly stands out is Anton’s intuitive understanding of business development. He effortlessly crafts methodological approaches that are both comprehensive and practical, making him an invaluable asset in fast-paced environments. His insights have propelled our initiatives forward, and his collaborative spirit fosters a positive team atmosphere.
Paulo Rendeiro, CFO
IGHS
Most growing companies see revenue rise, but can’t tell which areas truly create or erode profit.
Without systematic analysis, financial data remains reactive — not strategic.
At The Lean Finance, we turn your raw reports into clear, actionable insights that guide better decisions and sustainable profitability.
Vertical & Horizontal Analysis: spot trends and shifts before they hit your bottom line.
Financial Ratios: assess liquidity, profitability, and efficiency at a glance.
Variance Analysis: understand what’s driving performance gaps versus plan.
Unit Economics Review: measure true profitability per customer, channel, or product.
Gain clarity on why your numbers move, not just how much.
4 - Reporting
Anton's strategic thinking, accuracy, and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights are truly impressive.
Oliver Schmalholz, Co-Founder
Listkit
When your reports don’t tell the full story, growth becomes guesswork.
Founders lose visibility, boards lose confidence, and investors lose trust.
At The Lean Finance, we build reporting systems that connect your financial performance, operational metrics, and investor communication, so everyone makes decisions from the same page.
CFO Report: the core monthly report on your company’s financial health — presented and discussed in a one-hour CFO call.
Pitch Deck: a fundraising-ready presentation that communicates your story, has informational hierarchy, and balanced visual design.
Investor Updates: monthly 5-minute summaries or full investor reports covering achievements, risks, and key actions — ensuring investor interests stay protected and informed.
Board Reports: quarterly or annual reports that give a complete view of financial performance, progress, and strategy execution.
When your numbers speak clearly, everyone aligns faster.
Anton Voblikov
CEO, The Lean Finance
Who is Behind
The Lean Finance?
“I started The Lean Finance to give businesses the clarity they need to grow sustainably. When the numbers are right, everything else runs smoother.
The Lean Finance helps businesses stay financially healthy, well-structured, and prepared for growth.
Our team includes experienced modelers, analysts, and bookkeepers who turn complex numbers into practical decisions. Whether you're building your first model or managing financials at scale, we help you stay in control and plan with confidence.
85% of our clients are based in the U.S., but we support companies around the world. Clients rely on us for our quick turnaround, responsive communication, and consistently high-quality work.
Let’s connect — we’d love to hear what you’re building.”
Anton is a highly competent, motivated and flexible business consultant. He has helped us flesh out our biotech startup business case with market analysis and financial projections in Excel, which has ultimately significantly contributed to us raising our pre-seed round. If you're seeking investment and need support on the financial aspect of your start-up, I cannot recommend Anton highly enough!
Dr. Christina Port, CEO
2NA FISH
Anton has exceeded all our expectations. He really took the time to understand our business and provided invaluable feedback. I wish all my upwork engagements are as pleasant and value adding as this has been. Absolute pleasure to work with him and hopefully will work with him again in the future. Cant recommend him enough
Hani Salem, COO
Classtap
I’m a physician at Stanford University who is starting a biotech company. I feel extremely fortunate to have met Anton. With his background in biology in addition to his extensive business experience, he immediately understood the product I'm developing, exactly how it works, and the optimal business strategy for it.
He went above and beyond at every step of the way. Not only did he skillfully write a beautiful and well thought out business plan, but he also created a thorough and detailed financial model for the company. He had clearly put in the time and effort to research every aspect of the plan, and the final product is one I can confidently share with investors.
Although my background in business is limited, Anton's clear communication of concepts allowed me to come away from our discussions with a strong understanding of how the business plan and financial model were formulated as well as what investors are looking for in a startup. Thus, beyond the skillfully crafted deliverable, working with Anton was also an excellent educational experience for me.
In addition to his great work ethic, Anton is very personable and friendly. I enjoyed our discussions and felt very comfortable asking him questions. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again on the next milestones for my startup.
Dr. Ophir Vermesh, CEO
Magwire
