
What Are FP&A Services?
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) services help SMBs and startups turn financial data into strategic growth action.
FP&A empowers you to build accurate budgets, forecast cash flow with confidence, and plan proactively for sustainable, scalable business success.
At Celeste Business Advisors, we transform your historical financial data into forward-looking insights — helping you drive smarter, faster, and more profitable business decisions across all stages of growth.
Build growth-focused budgets tailored to your goals
Forecast cash flow weekly, monthly, and annually with precision
Track burn rate and runway to plan for the future with clarity



Why Choose Celeste for FP&A?
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Strategic Planning
Tailored financial plans designed to match your real growth targets and strategy.
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CFO-Level Insights
Access CFO-level financial forecasting and strategic insights without full-time executive costs.
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Real-Time Dashboards
Live dashboards deliver instant clarity on cash flow, KPIs, and team performance.
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Full Financial Visibility
Seamless reporting connects your teams, departments, and locations with unified financial clarity.
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Agile Forecasting
Adapt quickly with real-time forecast updates, scenario modeling, and actionable insights.
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Investor-Ready Models
Build professional-grade financial models to support funding rounds, exits, and growth.
Comprehensive FP&A Services We Offer
Discover our full range of FP&A services built to enhance financial clarity, optimize cash flow, and support strategic business growth.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Build Growth-Aligned Financial Plans
We help you build dynamic budgets and rolling forecasts tailored to your real growth targets and business model.
Growth-based budgeting (not static templates)
Rolling 12-week, monthly, and annual forecasts
Budget updates based on live performance shifts
Cash Flow & Runway Management
Stay Ahead of Liquidity Gaps
We monitor cash flow patterns, burn rate, and available runway so you can make decisions proactively, not reactively.
Weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting
Burn rate and runway visibility
Cash optimization strategies tied to operations
KPI & Performance Dashboards
Track What Matters, in Real Time
We create custom dashboards to track team KPIs, CAC to LTV ratios, and sales performance all tied to business outcomes.
Sales, marketing, and ops KPIs in one view
CAC to LTV breakdowns and cohort analysis
Visual dashboards for smarter decision-making
Scenario Planning & "What If" Analysis
Model Every Growth Possibility
We build forward-looking models that help you evaluate new markets, pricing changes, and hiring plans before committing.
Scenario testing for expansion or cost cuts
“What if” analysis for pricing or hiring
Forecast flexibility across business levers
Budget vs Actual Variance
Spot Gaps. Adjust Fast.
We compare actual performance vs plan to highlight underperformance early and guide financial corrections.
Monthly variance tracking by department
Gap detection and impact analysis
Action flags to course-correct faster
Investor & Board-Ready Reporting
Build Trust with Transparent Financials
We deliver polished, consistent financial reports and models ready for investors, lenders, or board discussions.
Professional-grade financial reporting
Board deck support with insights
Post-fundraising tracking and reporting

Focus on What You Do Best, We’ll Handle Your Finances
Welcome to Celeste Business Advisors — your trusted partner for premium Fractional CFO Advisory, FP&A Reporting, and Strategic Bookkeeping services.
Tailored for SMBs and startups, our financial experts streamline your accounting, reporting, and financial operations, allowing you to focus on scaling your business and achieving your vision.
Industries We Support with FP&A
Our FP&A services are tailored to the unique challenges of growing industries delivering real-time insights, strategic forecasting, and smarter financial planning for sustainable success.

Manufacturing & Distribution

Financial Services & FinTech Companies
Our FP&A Process
Built to Deliver Financial Clarity. Designed for Smarter Growth.
Understand Your Numbers, Fast
We begin with a strategic session to understand your goals, cash flow gaps, revenue drivers, and planning tools — no assumptions, no templates.
Discovery Call

Build the Right Financial View
We create dynamic dashboards, import data, and define key metrics so you see what matters — clearly and in real time.
Data & Dashboard Setup
Create a Forward-Looking Plan
We build growth-driven budgets and forecasts that track burn rate, runway, and cash flow across teams and timelines.
Budgeting & Forecasting

Scenario Planning
Stay Aligned. Stay Ahead.
We monitor actuals vs budget, update forecasts monthly, and deliver action-ready reports to keep leadership focused.
Review & Adjust

Plan Smarter, Scale Safer
We model "what if" scenarios — pricing, hiring, expansion, and funding — so you can decide with clarity and control.


Tools We Use
We work with leading financial platforms like Fathom (Certified Advisor), QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, and more ensuring seamless reporting, forecasting, and real-time financial visibility for your business.



100+ Satisfied Clients
100% Data Security & Confidentiality
Cost-Effective FP&A Services
International Expertise
Fractional CFO Blogs: Insights That Matter
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What are outsourced bookkeeping services?Outsourced bookkeeping services are when businesses hire external professionals to handle their financial records and accounts. This ensures accurate and compliant financial management without needing in-house resources.
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Why choose outsourced bookkeeping over in-house bookkeeping?Outsourced bookkeeping is cost-effective and eliminates the need for full-time staff. It provides access to expert bookkeepers and advanced tools, ensuring error-free financial management and timely reporting.
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How do outsourced bookkeeping services benefit small businesses?Small businesses benefit by saving costs, improving cash flow management, and accessing professional financial insights without hiring in-house staff.
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What software do outsourced bookkeeping services use?Top bookkeeping services use tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoho Books for efficient and accurate financial management.