CFO Advisory Services

Strategic Financial Leadership
Without the Full-Time Cost

IBS Singapore provides outsourced and virtual CFO services that help businesses make smarter decisions, manage growth and unlock value.

200+

Business Served

30+

Year Combined Experience

Singapore India

Cross Border Expertise

100%

Confidential & Trusted

What Are CFO Services?

CFO services (also called outsourced CFO, virtual CFO, or fractional CFO services) give business access to senior financial leadership – budgeting. forecasting, fundraising support, cash flow management, and board reporting – without the cost of hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer. In Singapore, this model is increasingly popular with startups, SMEs, and regional subsidiaries that need strategic financial oversight but aren’t yet at the size (or budget) to justify a full-time CFO salary, which typically ranges from S$180,000-$$300,000+ per year.

IBS Singapore provides part-time, project-based, and fully outsourced CFO services to businesses across Singapore, combining local regulatory expertise (ACRA, IRAS, XBRL) with hands-on financial strategy.

Financial Leadership That Drives Growth

Strategy

Forecasting

Fundraising

Cash Flow Management

Reporting

Decision Support

Our CFO Services

Financial Strategy & Planning

Budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling, and KPI dashboards

Fundraising & Investor Relations

Pitch deck financials, cap table management, due diligence preparation, and investor reporting

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Runway planning, cash forecasting, and treasury oversight

Management Reporting

Monthly/quarterly board packs, variance analysis, and unit economics

Compliance & Statutory Support

Coordination with company secretaries and auditors on ACRA filings, IRAS tax submissions, and XBRL requirements

Systems & Process Setup

Finance stack selection (Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho), internal controls, and month-end close processes

M&A and Corporate Finance Support

Valuation input, deal structuring, and financial due diligence

Who This Is For?

Startups post-seed to Series B needing investor-grade financials without a full finance team
SMEs scaling revenue that have outgrown a bookkeeper but don't need a full-time CFO yet
Foreign companies setting up a Singapore entity that need local financial and regulatory expertise
Family offices and holding companies needing periodic financial oversight across entities

Why a Singapore based CFO Partner matters?

Fractional CFO

Best For

Ongoing strategic support

Typical Commitment

1–3 days/month

Project-Based

Best For

Fundraising round, audit prep, system migration, consolidation

Typical Commitment

Fixed scope, weeks to months

Advisory Retainer

Best For

Light-touch oversight, board meeting prep

Typical Commitment

A few hours/month

Engagement Models

Singapore’s financial reporting and compliance environment has specific requirements, including ACRA annual return filings, IRAS corporate tax and GST obligations, and mandatory XBRL financial statement submissions for most companies. A Singapore-based CFO service provider understands these obligations firsthand and can coordinate directly with your auditors, company secretary, and tax agents, rather than working from a generic offshore playbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a CFO service cost in Singapore?

The cost depends on the scope of services, level of involvement, business complexity, and whether you need ongoing or project-based support.

What’s the difference between a virtual CFO and a bookkeeper or accountant?

A bookkeeper focuses on recording transactions, while an accountant handles accounting and reporting. A virtual CFO provides higher-level financial strategy, forecasting, cash flow management, fundraising support, and decision-making guidance.

Do I need a CFO if I already have an accountant?

An accountant and CFO serve different purposes. A CFO can complement your existing accountant by focusing on financial strategy, business planning, forecasting, cash flow, and growth decisions.

Can a virtual CFO help with fundraising?

Yes. A virtual CFO can support fundraising through financial modelling, investor-ready financials, valuation inputs, cap table management, due diligence preparation, and investor reporting.

How quickly can a CFO service start?

Depending on the business and scope, CFO services can typically begin after an initial assessment, review of existing financial information, and agreement on the required scope of work.

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