20+ Years of Finance, Operations & Real‑World Company Building
I'm Yury Zabella — a fractional CFO and process re‑engineering specialist with deep expertise in the food manufacturing industry. Over the past two decades, I've helped companies launch, grow, modernize, and successfully exit.
I've worked inside food manufacturing companies, led major system transformations, and built a consulting firm from scratch to an 8‑figure exit.
I understand the pressures, the complexity, and the opportunities of this industry — because I've lived them.
My philosophy is simple:
Clarity creates confidence. Confidence creates value.
I help you get both.
What I Do
Increase Profitability and Company Value in Three Ways
Improve Information Flow Across Your Systems & Processes
Most food companies leave money on the table because their systems don't talk to each other. I fix that — integrating data, processes, and reporting so you can make decisions that actually improve profitability.
Optimize How Your Products Are Manufactured, Marketed & Sold
From production efficiency to packaging improvements to SKU‑level margin forecasting, I help you understand exactly where profit is created — and where it's leaking.
Recast & Normalize Financials to Maximize Valuation
If you're preparing for an exit or investment, I rebuild your financials so buyers and investors see the true value of your business. I know what they look for — because I've sold a company myself and spoken to 50+ strategic buyers.
Who I Help
Food Companies at Every Stage of Their Journey
Start‑Ups
You don’t have time or money to waste. I help you avoid the mistakes most young food entrepreneurs make, focus on what actually matters, and invest only where it moves the business forward. I guide you in choosing the right platforms and tools to run your business, set up your accounting and operational systems from scratch, and steer you away from the common pitfalls that slow down early‑stage food companies. You’ll know what to prioritize, what to ignore, and how to build a foundation that truly scales.
Growth‑Focused
Scaling a food business is complex — ingredients, labor, packaging, production flow, systems, and margins all need to work together. I evaluate your processes end‑to‑end and show you how to grow efficiently, whether it's:
  • Improving how you glaze a cake
  • Redesigning packaging
  • Calculating labor for multi‑stage WIP products
  • Forecasting net margin for every SKU you produce
You get clarity, efficiency, and a roadmap for profitable growth.
Preparing for Exit or Investment
If you want maximum valuation, preparation is everything. I help you:
  • Rebuild and normalize financials
  • Document SOPs
  • Remove owner dependencies
  • Strengthen operations
  • Present your company the way buyers want to see it
I've built and sold a company for 8 figures — and I've helped others do the same. I know what strategic buyers look for, what they question, and what increases (or decreases) valuation.
I've Built, Scaled, and Sold Companies — Not Just Advised Them
I bring a rare combination of financial leadership, operational expertise, and real‑world experience building and selling companies.
Here's what sets me apart:
Led a full transformation of a food manufacturer's infrastructure, including as‑is/to‑be mapping and deployment of new processes and systems.
Drove forward a major a department-wide ERP migration effort for another food manufacturer.
Led a system integration effort that reduced month‑end close from 1 day to 30 minutes.
Co‑founded a technology consulting company, grew it to 8‑figure revenue and 50+ employees, and achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status.
Personally engaged with 50+ potential buyers, secured multiple LOIs, and helped drive a successful 8‑figure exit.
I know what it takes to build, grow, and sell a company — because I've done it myself.
I've made the mistakes. I've seen others make them. My job is to make sure you don't.
Let's Build a More Profitable, Scalable, Valuable Company
Whether you're launching, growing, or preparing for an exit, I can help you get there faster — and with fewer mistakes.
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A Clear, Proven Framework for Transforming Food Companies
01
Assess
I evaluate your financials, systems, processes, and operations to identify gaps and opportunities.
02
Rebuild
I redesign processes, reporting, and workflows to create clarity and efficiency.
03
Optimize
I improve production, costing, and profitability at the SKU and company level.
04
Scale
I help you grow sustainably with the right systems and financial structure.
05
Prepare for Exit
If you're planning a sale or investment, I make sure your company is buyer‑ready.
Case Studies / Success Stories
Reducing Month‑End Close from 1 Day to 30 Minutes
A food manufacturer struggled with slow, manual month‑end processes. I redesigned their system integration and reporting flow — cutting close time from 8 hours to 30 minutes.
Rebuilding Financials to Increase Valuation
A company preparing for an exit needed clean, buyer‑ready financials. I recast their statements, normalized adjustments, and built a clear narrative that increased buyer confidence and valuation.
Scaling a Multi‑Stage Production Process
A manufacturer producing items with 3 WIP stages over 4 days lacked accurate costing. I built a labor and margin model that revealed hidden inefficiencies and improved profitability.
Building a Company from Zero to an 8‑Figure Exit
As a founding partner, I led finance, compliance, and legal. I engaged with 50+ strategic buyers, secured multiple offers, and helped drive a successful 8‑figure sale.
My Services
Fractional CFO Services
Financial leadership without the full‑time cost. I provide:
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management
  • Margin analysis and profitability modeling
  • Financial reporting and KPI dashboards
  • Investor/buyer readiness
  • Strategic financial planning
Process & Systems Re‑Engineering
I rebuild the way your company works — so it works better. Services include:
  • As‑is / to‑be process mapping
  • ERP modernization
  • System integration
  • Month‑end close acceleration
  • Data flow and reporting optimization
Operational Optimization for Food Manufacturing
I help you improve how products are made and sold. This includes:
  • Production efficiency improvements
  • Labor and costing models
  • Packaging and process redesign
  • SKU‑level profitability analysis
  • Waste reduction and throughput optimization
Exit & Investment Preparation
If you want the highest valuation, you need to prepare long before you talk to buyers. I help you:
  • Recast and normalize financials
  • Build buyer‑ready reporting
  • Document SOPs
  • Remove owner dependency
  • Prepare for due diligence
  • Craft your buyer/investor narrative
Fractional CFO & Process Re‑Engineering Expert for Food Manufacturers
I help food companies increase profits, strengthen operations, and maximize valuation — whether you're launching, scaling, or preparing for an exit.
20+ years of experience. Proven results. Deep industry expertise.
Let's build the company you know it can be.