Outsourced CFO Services

Get customized financial management support without the hefty price tag. Our fractional CFOs offer deep industry expertise gained from years of building, growing, and leading successful companies.

Our outsourced CFO services include the following:

• Strategic Financial Planning

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Cash Flow Analysis & Management

• Financial Infrastructure Design

• Forecasting & Budgeting

• Restructuring & Corporate Bankruptcy

• Capital Raising

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Corporate Valuation Analysis

• VAT & Export VAT Refund Analysis

Strategic Financial Planning

Strategic clarity, expertise, and guidance for impactful hiring, pricing, and investment decisions that boost business value.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Accurate financial statements coupled with actionable financial and operational insights that you can confidently take to the board.

Cash Flow Analysis and Management

Precise and timely visibility into your cash position and expenses to drive efficiencies and maximize operating income.

Complete Architecture Services

From concept to completion, our architecture services use the latest technology and techniques to deliver exceptional results.

Forecasting, Budgeting, and KPI Tracking

Detailed budgets and forecasts, and a financial and operational KPI tracking system to support informed operating decisions.

Restructurings and Turnarounds

Planning, managing, and communicating a financial distress solution so you can focus on running the business.

What to Expect from an Outsourced CFO Service​

At APUS China, our CFOs have deep industry experience. They can work with your leadership team to develop scalable, data-driven financial strategies tailored to your needs, empowering you to drive growth while minimizing risk. We will transform your business strategically, operationally, and financially to support your short- and long-term goals.

What makes us unique is that we offer a full range of strategic, financial, and operational services. We fill the gaps in your financial team and help you understand how to optimize your resources, enabling you to move your business forward. Our flexible engagement model is ideal for small and mid-sized companies that need help translating financial insights into actionable strategies for navigating growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does an outsourced CFO do?

An outsourced chief financial officer (CFO) performs the same day-to-day functions as a full-time CFO without the hefty price tag. At a high level, their duties encompass the following:

• Strategic leadership

• Team management

• Financial infrastructure development

• Financial challenge management and resolution (capital raising, loan acquisitions, external audits, due diligence exercises, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPOs), etc.).

We offer ongoing fractional CFO services (part-time CFOs), project-based support, and interim CFOs (full-time but temporary support). In other words, the depth of the engagement is entirely up to you.

How much does an outsourced CFO service cost?

The cost of an outsourced CFO service will vary greatly, depending on the scope of your needs. Fractional CFOs typically charge by the hour or day, with rates averaging around CNY1,250 to CNY2,000 an hour. That means an ongoing relationship could cost between CNY20,000 and CNY80,000 monthly or CNY240,000 to CNY960,000 annually.

Compared to the total average cost of a full-time CFO, which is typically between CNY1,200,000 and CNY2,400,000 per year (including bonuses, benefits, equity, and overhead), the value is clear. With an outsourced CFO, small businesses that don’t need (or can’t afford) to hire a CFO full-time can still get the strategic financial advice they require at a fraction of the cost.

What are the benefits of working with an outsourced CFO?

The main benefit of working with an outsourced CFO is that you can hire them part-time, so you get C-level financial expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time CFO. Furthermore, although you may sign a contract for fractional CFO or project-based services, you’re not committing to another employee. You can terminate the relationship at any time, and you won’t be responsible for the additional costs associated with hiring, such as China social insurance, vacation benefits, or overhead.

An outsourced CFO serves the same purpose as a full-time CFO. As such, they will become a trusted advisor to the CEO and a vital member of the management team. Depending on your arrangement, you can rely on them to provide long-term strategic financial guidance or support for essential one-off projects.

An interim CFO who works with your team full-time but short-term requires a more significant financial commitment every month. Companies typically hire interim CFOs to fill the gap and manage the finance function when their permanent CFO leaves the firm, or to help with large projects, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&As).

Are CFOs usually accountants?

A CFO oversees all financial operations at your company, so it is common for them to possess many of the same technical skills you would expect from other financial roles, like accounting or bookkeeping. However, just because they can perform these functions doesn’t mean they should.

A good CFO takes a big-picture view and helps the CEO with strategic planning, enabling them to prepare for the future. They streamline processes, drive goal setting, act as a spokesperson, and create the financial infrastructure you need to grow and scale your business.

At APUS China, we offer a full range of financial services, including accounting and bookkeeping, in addition to fractional CFOs. That allows us to serve all your financial needs at a reasonable cost.