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Neel Augusthy

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Singapore
Toptal Member Since July 7, 2021

Neel is a finance leader and change agent with 10+ years of experience and a track record of impact in Fortune 50 companies. He has driven transformations to the tune of $250 million, EBITDA uplift of $100 million+, and sustainable change by managing mandates in multinationals, SMEs, and startups. Neel is adept at navigating across countries, regions, and cultures, and he brings an entrepreneurial and creative mindset, drive, and passion to design and execute win-win solutions for his clients.

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Ralph Bohmer

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since June 2, 2021

A fellow of the ACCA, Ralph is a natural leader and strategic thinker, having helped grow businesses in the services, investment, and property sectors from the ground up. He has excelled in executing complex equity, debt, and property deals to suit individual projects and entities. An expert in the automation of processes, Ralph enjoys consulting with clients worldwide to help develop their accounting function so it provides precise, concise data for efficient decision-making.

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Animesh Saxena

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since December 29, 2021

Animesh has 15+ years of experience in finance and investments, including roles in startups, VC/PE, real estate, and CFO/FP&A. He excels in PowerPoint for pitch decks and Excel for financial modeling (startup, M&A, LBOs, macros, VBA, data tables, and valuations). He's an expert in creating investment memorandums, transaction decks, due diligence reports, and management dashboards. Animesh brings fractional CFO experience in establishing and directing finance functions for growing businesses.

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Amit Rathi

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Switzerland
Toptal Member Since July 6, 2022

Amit is a finance and commercial executive and consultant, guiding leadership teams to achieve profitable growth. His extensive strategic and operational experience includes 20+ years at Nestlé in global and national senior leadership roles. After adding value to all aspects of Nestlé's value chain, Amit held an executive position at Livinguard, a Swiss biotech scaleup. He is currently consulting in the startup ecosystem as a finance and strategy advisor across multiple industries.

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Nikhil Divecha

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Portugal
Toptal Member Since October 26, 2022

With 13 years of experience in the field, Nikhil is an expert in finance, strategy, and transformation. He has advised companies of varying sizes in raising capital, articulating business models and investment theses to investors, and creating financial efficiency. Nikhil's expertise includes financial services, strategic and operational finance, investment banking, fund management, capital raising advisory, deal-making and execution, and CFO advisory for technology-based startups.

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Germee Ronirose

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since October 19, 2022

Germee is a seasoned fractional CFO, business process improvement, and M&A expert. She advised M&A and corporate clients for over 18 years, focusing on financial strategy, operations, due diligence, and valuation. Her past clients included the 2nd-largest geothermal company in the world. She has created value for clients in various industries through a data-driven financial strategy. She is a CPA and a Certified AI Engineer.

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Emilio Labrador

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
France
Toptal Member Since January 4, 2018

Emilio has 25 years of CFO experience in Europe and Latin America. An expert in cross-border M&A, he has executed two $300+ million acquisitions and one $400+ million disposal. Emilio has worked on strategic reorganization projects and started subsidiaries in the oil and gas, automotive and industrial sectors. He enjoys freelancing to use his experience and international exposure to maximize value for his clients.

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Thomas Ruland

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Germany
Toptal Member Since January 6, 2021

Thomas has nearly two decades of experience in finance, specializing in M&A, finance operations, and strategic leadership in startup settings. His expertise includes executing M&A transactions, leading capital-raising efforts, and serving as interim CFO/COO. Proficient in both advisory and operational roles, Thomas integrates analytical depth with a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style, making him a versatile and effective finance professional.

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Kresimir Profaca

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Croatia
Toptal Member Since June 12, 2018

Kresimir is an entrepreneur and CFO with more than two decades of experience in growth-stage startups and large corporations. He's worked in the retail, eCommerce, telecom and construction industries, most recently managing the restructuring and sale of a $40 million company to a strategic investor. Freelancing expands Kresimir's network and allows him to bring his expertise as a CFO to growing and mature businesses worldwide.

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David Khoury, CFA

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
Sweden
Toptal Member Since February 10, 2026

David is an experienced professional with over 18 years of experience. He has worked at leading investment banks, PE firms, and corporates in the US and Europe. Most recently, David was VP of financial planning and analysis and head of corporate finance at Los Angeles-based Iyuno Media Group, a high-growth company backed by Shamrock Capital, Altor Equity Partners, and other PE funds.

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Nitesh Agarwal

Freelance Virtual CFO
Verified Expert ​in Management Consulting
India
Toptal Member Since March 20, 2026

Nitesh is a chartered accountant with finance leadership experience across global manufacturing operations. He has served as group financial controller overseeing multi-plant operations, board reporting, and SAP S/4 HANA implementation. He combines Big 4-caliber expertise in international taxation with buy-side investment banking experience, partnering with clients to drive profitability, optimize working capital, and scale operations internationally.

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Guide to Hiring a Great Virtual CFO

A virtual chief financial officer (CFO) is an outsourced financial services professional who helps businesses make informed decisions, manage cash flow, and achieve long-term growth. From financial planning and forecasting to risk management and optimizing profitability, hiring a virtual CFO ensures companies benefit from top-tier financial leadership, delivering clarity, stability, and a roadmap for success.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right virtual CFO for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new virtual CFO for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

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