Financial Advisory & CFO Services

The financial
leadership your
business needs.

Chartered Accountants with 50+ years of combined experience. We handle the numbers so you can run your business.

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Trusted by 50+ clients
across India & internationally
Serving clients across Europe, Americas,
MEA & APAC
50+
Clients served
12
Service offerings
3
Office locations
Virtual CFOValuation ServicesFP&AStrategy & Business AdvisoryFundraising & Transaction AdvisoryInternal Audit & ControlsTax & RegulatoryManagement Reporting & MISIPO AdvisoryIndia Entry StrategyGIFT City Entry StrategyVirtual CFOValuation ServicesFP&AStrategy & Business AdvisoryFundraising & Transaction AdvisoryInternal Audit & ControlsTax & RegulatoryManagement Reporting & MISIPO AdvisoryIndia Entry StrategyGIFT City Entry Strategy
Why Finaltius

Built by practitioners. For real businesses.

50+
Clients trusted across industries and geographies
12
Service offerings across advisory, CFO, and automation
3
Office locations — Chennai, Bangalore & Kochi
Big 4
Alumni pedigree including CRISIL, TCS & Fortune 500 companies

What We Do

Twelve ways we
add financial clarity.

From outsourced CFO leadership to independent valuations and tax advisory — we provide the financial expertise that growing businesses need, without the overhead of a full in-house team.

01

Virtual CFO

Outsourced CFO leadership for SMEs and startups. Financial discipline and strategic clarity without the full-time cost.

02

Strategy & Business Advisory

Growth, turnaround, and value creation. Decisions backed by financial insight, not assumptions.

03

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation. Clear financial visibility that improves profitability.

04

Valuation Services

Fundraising, M&A, ESOPs, and regulatory valuations. Defensible reports aligned with IBBI standards.

05

Fundraising & Transaction Advisory

Pitch decks, financial models, and due diligence support for equity raises and strategic transactions.

06

Internal Audit & Controls

Risk-focused audits that strengthen governance without disrupting day-to-day operations.

07

Tax & Regulatory Support

Proactive tax planning and compliance oversight, coordinating with your statutory advisors.

08

Management Reporting & MIS

Structured dashboards and board-ready reports that turn numbers into decisions.

09

IPO Advisory

End-to-end support for companies preparing to go public — readiness assessments, financial reporting alignment, and coordination with merchant bankers and regulators.

10

India Entry Strategy

Structuring support for international businesses setting up in India — entity formation, FEMA compliance, transfer pricing, and operational readiness for Indian subsidiaries.

11

GIFT City Entry Strategy

Structuring and operational support for businesses establishing a presence in GIFT City — India\'s international financial services centre — covering regulatory approvals, tax-efficient structuring, and entity setup to access global capital markets advantages.

12

Advanced Financial Tools & Automation

We bridge the gap between complex finance and modern automation. Bespoke, plug-and-play financial tools that empower corporate finance teams to automate manual data conversion, run instant scenario analysis, and make data-driven pricing decisions — and developing tools to enable the same.

Where We Work

Industry experience.

Fund Management
Technology
Manufacturing
Financial Services
Banks & NBFCs
Logistics
Entertainment

Who We Are

Built by
practitioners,
not generalists.

50+
Clients served
12
Service offerings
3
Office locations
Global
Regional reach

We are a financial services firm founded by Chartered Accountants who have held senior finance and leadership roles across global organisations, supporting growth-stage and high-growth businesses across India and internationally.

"We partner with SMEs and high-growth startups to deliver practical, outcome-driven financial solutions that support scale, governance, and long-term value creation."

Our approach is simple: we handle financial complexity so management can stay focused on operations, growth, and profitability through every stage of the business journey.

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The Team

Experienced leaders,
hands-on with your business.

Vishnu Srinivasan

Vishnu Srinivasan

CA · CISA · CFE

Over 15+ years in auditing, internal controls, governance, risk, and compliance. Led internal audit for APAC and EMEA at Global ITES companies. Big 4 alumnus.

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Abhinandh Santhakumar

Abhinandh Santhakumar

CA · Registered Valuer (IBBI)

15+ years of experience primarily in Business Valuation, FP&A, and financial analysis. Experienced in Equity Research at CRISIL (S&P subsidiary). Extensive experience in deal pricing at TCS and Sutherland.

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Sudarshan Rangan

Sudarshan Rangan

Advocate · CA

15+ years of experience in Cross-border tax structuring, FEMA, insolvency, and antitrust laws. Visiting faculty on international tax. Founder of Global Tax Lab.

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Anish Raju

Anish Raju

CA · CMA

Over 15+ years in audit, taxation, and compliance. Brings rigour and depth to regulatory engagements across multiple industry sectors.

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Vignesh Kanagasundaram

Vignesh Kanagasundaram

Finance Professional · Compliance

Over a decade of experience across audit, taxation, advisory, and corporate accounting. Expertise in statutory audits, internal audits, GST and Income Tax compliance. Most recently played a key role in migrating his organisation’s finance processes to a Fortune 500 global enterprise, ensuring seamless transition and compliance integrity.

Jackson Andrew Srivathsan

Dr. Jackson Andrew Srivathsan

DBA · Chief Data & AI Executive

Experienced Enterprise Data & AI leader with 15+ years of experience leading and scaling mission-critical data, AI, and technology platforms across complex, regulated environments. Previously Director of Data & AI at NEOM, and currently Sr. Director at iLink Digital. Advises Finaltius on technology strategy and heads advanced financial automation tools.

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Impact We Have Created

Selected use cases.

India Entry & vCFO

Israel-Based Investment Fund — USD 500M AUM

An upcoming Israeli investment platform with approximately USD 500 million AUM sought to establish a strategic footprint in India. We were engaged as Virtual CFO to manage entity operationalisation, optimise financial structures, and provide ongoing cross-border financial management.

ServicesEntity setup, FEMA compliance, revenue structuring & contracting, cash flow advisory
ImpactRapid subsidiary deployment with risk-mitigated tax structures and strengthened contractual frameworks
Buy-Side Advisory & Controllership

Fintech Soonicorn Acquisition — USD 30M

Supported a fast-growing fintech soonicorn group through a multi-subsidiary acquisition with an aggregate transaction value of USD 30 million. We ran buy-side financial due diligence end-to-end, built integrated post-acquisition financial models, and provided continued external controllership.

ServicesFinancial Due Diligence, FP&A, MIS reporting, 12-week cash flow forecasting, ledger consolidation
ImpactHidden liabilities uncovered, automated MIS reporting for board alignment, clean post-deal transition
Pricing & Transfer Pricing

AI-Manufacturing Startup — Industry 4.0

A global Industry 4.0 pioneer scaling AI and robotics software for legacy manufacturing plants needed to modernise its cost-plus pricing into a high-margin, scalable transaction-based model. We restructured pricing architecture and established compliant cross-border intercompany billing.

ImpactGross margins lifted by 22% through precise COGS allocation; floor-pricing thresholds ensured 75% minimum gross margin
ServicesValue-based pricing architecture, transfer pricing, transactional profitability analysis
FP&A & Operations

Mid-Sized Grocery Store — Profitability Turnaround

A neighbourhood grocery store with 4,500+ SKUs and monthly revenue of ₹18–22 lakhs faced profitability, inventory, and cash flow challenges. We rebuilt their costing framework, optimised inventory, and automated customer payment reminders and vendor cycles.

ImpactGross margin improved from 18% to 24%; outstanding receivables reduced by 40% in 45 days; slow-moving stock reduced from 18% to 6%
ServicesSKU-level costing, contribution margin dashboard, vendor payment cycles, automated receivables

Trusted by organisations across industries

Where We Are

Office locations.

Chennai
Bangalore
Kochi

FAQ

Common questions,
clear answers.

What is a Virtual CFO?+
A Virtual CFO provides strategic financial leadership on a flexible, outsourced basis without the cost of a full-time hire. Services include financial planning, cash-flow management, MIS reporting, budgeting, compliance oversight, and strategic decision support.
Who should engage a Virtual CFO?+
Ideal for startups and scale-ups, SMEs and family-owned businesses, companies preparing for fundraising or expansion, and businesses that need CFO-level expertise without full-time hiring costs.
What industries do you serve?+
Technology and SaaS, professional services, hotels and restaurants, trading and retail, logistics and shipping, and BPOs and KPOs. Our frameworks are adaptable across industries.
What valuation services do you offer?+
We provide valuations for fundraising, M&A and restructuring, ESOPs, and regulatory requirements. We use DCF, comparable company analysis, and startup-stage frameworks. Reports are suitable for investors, VCs, and regulators.
How do you charge for services?+
We offer monthly retainers, fixed-fee project assignments, and milestone-based pricing for valuation and fundraising work. All engagements have transparent pricing and clearly defined deliverables discussed upfront.
How quickly can we get started?+
Most engagements commence within 5 to 7 working days, subject to finalisation of scope, access to financial data, and engagement documentation.
Can you work with our existing CA or auditor?+
Absolutely. We work as a collaborative layer alongside your existing advisors including statutory auditors, company secretaries, and tax consultants.
Is our data kept confidential?+
Yes. Strict confidentiality protocols are followed. NDAs are executed before engagement and access controls are maintained for all shared financial data.

Careers

Grow with
Finaltius.

We are always looking for sharp, motivated finance professionals who want to work on meaningful challenges. If you thrive in a high-ownership environment and want to work directly with founders and senior management, we would love to hear from you.

  • Work directly with CAs, registered valuers, and legal counsel
  • Exposure across industries from startups to established enterprises
  • Flexible, collaborative work culture
  • Performance-linked growth path
  • Roles in valuation, audit, FP&A, tax, and CFO support

Send us your details and resume and we will be in touch if there is a fit.

Get in Touch

Let’s talk
about your
business.

General Enquiries
info@finaltius.com
Vishnu Srinivasan
vishnu@finaltius.com
Abhinandh Santhakumar
abhinandh@finaltius.com
Address
New No. 54, 4th Main Rd,
Raja Annamalai Puram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028

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