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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?
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.Outsourced CFO services in Singapore typically range from a few thousand dollars a month for a light advisory retainer to S$8,000–S$15,000+ a month for a fractional CFO working several days a week, depending on scope and company complexity. Full-time CFO salaries, by comparison, usually start above S$150,000 a year.
What’s the difference between a virtual CFO and a bookkeeper or accountant?
Do I need a CFO if I already have an accountant?
Often yes. Accountants and bookkeepers typically handle historical, compliance-focused work. A CFO service adds strategic planning, investor communication, and financial leadership — usually working alongside your existing accounting team rather than replacing it.
Can a virtual CFO help with fundraising?
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons startups engage a CFO service, particularly for building investor-ready financial models, preparing data rooms, and supporting due diligence during a funding round.
How quickly can a CFO service start?
Most engagements can begin within one to two weeks of an initial scoping call, depending on the complexity of your existing financial systems.
Ready to strengthen your financial leadership?
Let our CFO experts help you build the financial clarity and strategy you need to grow, raise capital and create long-term value.