CompassEdge — Fractional CFO

Growing fast is great.
but without financial leadership
is dangerous.

CFO level strategy + data analytics, embedded in your business without the full time overhead.

Backed by
JC
James Caan CBE & Hamilton Bradshaw
✓
Hands on execution not just advice
✓
CFO strategy + PowerBI / SQL analytics bundled
✓
Cash flow, forecasting & fundraising readiness
✓
3-month trial. no long term commitment required
¼
Cost of Full time CFO
2-3 Months
Typical time-to-impact
15+
GCC clients · zero churn
Put a CFO in your corner
60 seconds. We'll respond within 1 business day.
No commitment. No sales pitch. Honest about fit within 1 business day.
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You're all set. we'll be in touch

Our team will review your details and reach out within 1 business day with a clear view of how CompassEdge can help.

Trusted by leading organisations
B2B professional service firms across UAE, GCC & UK rely on CompassPoint
Flint-Culture
PRCO
Consulum
Teneo
Burson
Place-Communications
Cosmopole
PIXL-Global
Smarkk
PharmaTalent
VND
Appian
MoneyWorks
Ingenia
Ignata
CADO
Honeywell
Flint-Culture
PRCO
Consulum
Teneo
Burson
Place-Communications
Cosmopole
PIXL-Global
Smarkk
PharmaTalent
VND
Appian
MoneyWorks
Ingenia
Ignata
CADO
Honeywell
The Problem

Growing fast without
financial leadership is expensive

You've outgrown your bookkeeper. But a full time CFO at $200K+ isn't the answer yet. Here's what that gap is costing you.

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No Forward Visibility
Your data tells you where you've been, not where you're heading. Decisions made on gut feel and bank balance.
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Finance & Ops Disconnected
Finance, HR, IT, and compliance operate in silos. Strategic decisions lack a joined-up view of the business.
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Growth Without Structure
Scaling without proper financial controls, governance, or cash flow management creates compounding risk.
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Fundraising Unprepared
Investors and boards expect financial rigour. Without a CFO, you go in under-prepared and leave value on the table.
A flexible senior-led engagement model

How CompassEdge Works

We connect businesses with experienced CFOs through a flexible engagement model designed to deliver strategic financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

01

Curated CFO
Network

Access to a curated pool of experienced CFOs.

02

Tailored CFO
Matching

CFOs matched to your business sector and needs.

03

Flexible Engagement
Models

Flexible engagement options—days, hours, or projects.

04

Scalable
CFO Support

Scale support up or down as your needs change.

What CompassEdge Delivers

CompassEdge focuses on leadership and expertise, not operational execution.

Typical areas of support include:

Strategic financial leadership and decision support
Board-level input, challenge, and credibility
Support through growth, restructuring, or transformation
Fundraising support, investor conversations, and financial narrative
Financial discipline, accountability, and governance
Coaching and guidance for internal finance teams
The focus is always on helping leadership teams make better, more confident decisions.
Our Process

From discovery to impact
in 3 clear steps

We deliver value before you commit to anything. Starting with a free CFO Diagnostic.

1
Discovery Call
Map your pain points, goals, and gaps using our signature mind-map approach. Free. No commitment.
2
CFO Diagnostic Report
A clear, actionable report. what's working, where your blind spots are, and exactly what to do next.
3
Embedded Partnership
We build your financial leadership together. scoped to your goals, delivered with ownership, sustained for the long term.
The Transformation

Before & after CompassEdge

Before
  • Decisions driven by gut feel and bank balance
  • Finance and operations siloed. no shared view
  • No forecasting model or scenario planning
  • Fundraising approached with incomplete numbers
  • Strategic finance left to chance
After CompassEdge
  • Forward looking financial model with rolling forecasts
  • Cross functional alignment across finance, ops & HR
  • Cash flow, burn rate & scenario modelling in place
  • Investor ready materials and board-level confidence
  • CFO level clarity driving every growth decision
Client Results

What business leaders say
about working with us

Trusted by 15+ B2B professional service firms across GCC and UK. Zero early terminations.

★★★★★
"An outstanding partner — thoughtful, reliable, and deeply committed to our success. They made complex challenges feel manageable."
GL
Greg Lake
CFO, Consulum
★★★★★
"CompassPoint made an immediate and significant impact on our financial operation, bringing an exemplary professional rigor as well as an innovative approach to problem solving. I particularly appreciate the combination of big picture thinking combined with a granular level focus on operational best practice. I have found the professionalism to be very reassuring."
DH
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Flint Culture
Digby Halsby
★★★★★
"Working with CompassPoint has been a genuinely positive experience. Their considered approach, clarity of thinking and calm delivery have been invaluable, particularly when navigating complex or time-pressured decisions."
JR
Managing Partner, PRCO Group
Jonathan Rivlin
Who We Work With

Is CompassEdge
right for you?

B2B founders and leadership teams who've outgrown basic finance and need CFO-level thinking to scale with confidence.

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    Founder-led or early-stage scaling business
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    $500K–$15M revenue with growing complexity
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    B2B professional services GCC or UK
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    Need strategic finance not just bookkeeping
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    Preparing to raise, restructure, or expand
  • ✓
    Want impact without a full time CFO hire
Probably not the right fit if…
  • You're pre-revenue or haven't started trading
  • You don't have accounting or bookkeeping in place
  • You need basic invoicing or accounting only
  • You want a one-off report rather than embedded leadership
Not sure if you qualify?
Fill in the form and we'll be upfront about fit. We'd rather tell you honestly than waste your time.
Backed By Experience

Built by CFOs.
Backed by global leaders.

Backed by James Caan CBE and Hamilton Bradshaw. built by CFOs with deep GCC and multinational experience.

Global Backing
James Caan CBE & Hamilton Bradshaw
Entrepreneur and PE firm founder with a global track record of building high-growth businesses. One of the few fractional CFO firms with institutional backing.
Deep Expertise
CFOs From Real Scaling Businesses
Our team has led finance and ops at startups, scaleups, and PE backed firms. We know what early stage businesses need and what they don't.
Proven Results
15+ Clients · Zero Churn · Fast Impact
Solved in 2 weeks what one client couldn't crack in 12 months. Average engagement: 8+ months. Active clients include Teneo, PRCO, Burson, Aurifer and more.
Get Started

3 months to see the value.
Then decide.

Book a no-obligation Discovery Call and receive a free CFO Diagnostic Reportclear, honest recommendations aligned to your goals. Value delivered before you commit to anything.

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No sales pitch. No commitment. Just an honest view of where your business stands — and what it could become.
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