Fractional CFO for manufacturing companies

Fractional CFO for Manufacturing Companies: Financial Clarity Without a Full-Time Hire

Manufacturing companies don't struggle because they lack data. They struggle because they lack visibility.

Yury Zabella helps manufacturing companies connect operations, financial systems, and reporting so owners can understand margins, improve profitability, and make better decisions—without hiring a full-time CFO.

Who Yury Works With

Manufacturing companies between $1M and $20M in annual revenue that want better financial visibility and stronger operational decision-making.

Including:

Food & beverage manufacturers
Consumer product brands
Private label manufacturers
Companies struggling with ERP adoption or disconnected systems
Owners preparing for a future sale or exit

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The Financial Problems Most Manufacturing Owners Are Quietly Living With

Manufacturing is one of the most financially complex businesses to run. Multiple cost layers, shifting input prices, and production systems that generate data separately from your books. The result is a CFO problem hiding behind an operations problem.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

You can't quickly answer: "Which SKU is making us money, and which one is costing us?"
Month-end close drags on for three or four days because transactions are being recorded incorrectly
You have an ERP, a production system, and QuickBooks, and none of them fully agree.
Labor costs are hard to pin down when the same team touches three products in one shift
Revenue is growing, but margins feel tighter every quarter

These aren't bookkeeping problems.

They're visibility problems.

And they become more expensive as your business grows.

Do any of those sound familiar?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to talk through what's happening in your business.
Your finance system needs to scale too.

WHY CHOOSE YURY

A Fractional CFO Who Has Actually Worked Inside a Manufacturing Business

Most fractional CFOs understand financial reports.

Yury understands what happens before the numbers ever reach the report.

‍He spent eight years inside a manufacturing company working across sales, purchasing, and financial analysis before helping build and sell an ERP consulting firm in an eight-figure transaction.Today, he helps manufacturing companies connect operations, systems, and finance to create clearer reporting, stronger margins, and better business decisions.

What Sets This Practice Apart

Deep experience with manufacturing cost structures, COGS analysis, and SKU profitability

Hands-on ERP and systems integration expertise

Real-world exit preparation experience from an eight-figure transaction

Direct access to Yury throughout the engagement

Most manufacturing companies don't need more software.
They need better visibility.

Many businesses already have the systems required to understand costs, margins, and performance.
The challenge is connecting those systems and using the data correctly.

That's where financial systems expertise becomes valuable.

SERVICE TIERS

Fractional CFO Services Built for Where Your Manufacturing Business Is Right Now

Every engagement starts with where you are—not where a generic framework
says you should be.

For manufacturers that need better systems, cleaner reporting, and a stronger financial foundation.

Map production workflows to financial systems
Deploy a scalable accounting foundation
Integrate core finance and operations platforms
Establish inventory control processes

For growing companies that need clearer answers on margins, labor costs, and operational performance.

SKU-level profitability analysis
Labor cost modeling across multi-step production
Accelerate month-end close
Identify and track production waste streams financially

For owners who want buyer-ready financials and a business that can operate beyond founder dependency.

Normalize and re-cast financials for buyer review
Remove founder dependency with documented SOPs
Audit systems for diligence readiness
Maximize enterprise value multiples

Not sure which stage best fits your business?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

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What to Expect When You Work With Yury

No long onboarding phases. No handoffs to junior staff.

Step One: Free 30-Minute Consultation

Talk through where you are and what isn't working. No pitch—just a direct conversation about your business and whether working together makes sense.

Step Two: Clean up and standardize

Yury reviews your reporting, systems, cost structure, and operational workflows to identify where visibility is being lost and where improvements will have the greatest impact.

Step Three: Engagement Kickoff

Based on that review, you'll agree on scope, cadence, and deliverables tailored to your business.

Step Four: Ongoing CFO Support

Regular reporting, financial analysis, and strategic guidance. You get direct access to Yury—not a ticket queue or rotating team members.

Experience That Speaks for Itself

Eight-Figure Exit Experience

Yury helped grow an ERP consulting firm from 3 to 53 employees before leading a successful eight-figure sale in 2019.

He understands what buyers look for because he's been through the process himself.

Eight Years Inside Manufacturing

Before becoming a fractional CFO, Yury spent eight years inside a manufacturing business analyzing costs, improving processes, and understanding how operational decisions affect financial performance.

Operational Improvements That Drive Results

One manufacturing client reduced month-end close time from several days to a matter of hours after improving transaction workflows and reporting processes.

Small systems improvements can create outsized operational impact.
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Hear it from past clients

Most fractional CFOs bring financial reporting. I bring 20+ years bridging technology and food manufacturing — so you get systems that actually work, financials that tell the truth, and a business built for scale or exit. And here is what my clients have to say:

“Working with Yury brought immediate clarity to our financial picture. He built the reporting and performance tracking we were missing and helped us make operational decisions with confidence.
Beyond that, he strengthened the organization itself by hiring and training both an accountant and a controller, who now run day-to-day financial operations independently. Yury clearly prioritizes impact over billable hours – building systems, teams, and processes that continue to deliver value long after his direct involvement decreases.”

Nathan Downs

CEO, FoodSpot

“Yury has touched nearly every part of our business, and every time he steps in, we save time, money, or both. He rebuilt our month‑end close process, cutting the cycle by more than 80% and giving us clean, reliable financials faster than we thought possible. Yury also led the implementation of automated PO issuance and SO invoicing, dramatically improving accuracy and eliminating hours of manual work. He brings financial discipline and operational clarity together in a way that materially changes how a business runs.”

Anthony Arthuso

Owner, Artuso Pastry

“Yury brought a level of financial and operational clarity that fundamentally changed how we purchase coffee. He built and maintained reporting mechanisms that gave us real visibility into costs and timing, allowing us to make smarter, more cost‑effective decisions and focus on product quality instead of administrative noise. His redesign of our ERP PO module was equally transformative – streamlining workflows and eliminating hundreds of hours of manual effort each year. Yury’s ability to blend financial rigor with practical operational improvements made him an invaluable strategic partner.”

Phil Maloney

Sr. Director of Coffee Purchasing, Peet’s Coffee

“Yury is rare in that he understands both the financial and operational sides of a food manufacturing business at a deep level. He stepped into our purchasing and supply chain functions and immediately elevated how we managed costs, materials, and information flow. His ability to connect day‑to‑day operational decisions with their financial impact helped us improve margins and make better leadership decisions. He became a true partner to me and the executive team.”

Paul Levitan

President & CEO, Galaxy Desserts

“Yury was instrumental in building Dynamics Resources from an early‑stage consultancy into a disciplined, scalable organization. He co‑led the growth of the firm while taking full ownership of finance and operational execution. The structure he brought to reporting, planning, and the systems behind them gave us the clarity and control we needed to scale – and ultimately positioned us for a successful acquisition. His impact was foundational.”

Eduard Tarnovsky

Founder & CTO, Dynamics Resources

“Yury brought order, visibility, and operational rigor to Dynamics Resources at a time when we were growing fast and needed real structure. He co‑built the company with us, leading finance and operational execution while designing the reporting and planning systems that allowed us to scale confidently. His ability to connect financial discipline with operational reality was a key factor in our successful exit.”

Lana Vernovsky

COO, Dynamics Resources

Ready to bring that level of experience into your business?

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Fractional CFO vs. Full-Time CFO vs. Accountant

	Full-Time CFO	Fractional CFO with Yury Zabella
Monthly Cost	$15,000–$25,000+ monthly salary plus benefits	Flexible monthly engagement
Manufacturing Experience	Varies widely	Eight years inside a manufacturing environment
Financial Focus	General financial oversight	Manufacturing-focused financial and operational visibility
ERP & Systems Expertise	Limited systems expertise	Deep ERP and systems integration background
Exit & Transaction Experience	Depends on experience	Led a successful eight-figure transaction
Access to Leadership	Multiple layers between leadership and execution	Direct access to Yury
Best Fit	Best suited for larger organizations	Ideal for manufacturing companies between $1M and $20M in revenue

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fractional CFO actually do for a manufacturing company?

A fractional CFO provides senior-level financial leadership on a part-time basis. For manufacturers, that often includes profitability analysis, labor cost modeling, systems integration, financial reporting, and strategic decision support.

How is this different from hiring a bookkeeper or controller?

A bookkeeper records transactions. A controller manages accuracy and reporting. A fractional CFO helps business owners understand profitability, improve visibility, support growth initiatives, and prepare for future opportunities such as financing or a sale.

How do I know if my business is ready for a fractional CFO?

If you're struggling to understand profitability, relying on outdated reports, dealing with disconnected systems, or preparing for significant growth, a fractional CFO can often provide more value than additional bookkeeping support.

Do I need to already have an ERP system?

No. Some clients have one, and some don't.
Yury can help evaluate whether an ERP makes sense—or how to get more value from the systems you already have.

My reporting isn't giving me the answers I need. Can you help?

Yes. Many manufacturing companies have plenty of data but limited visibility. A core part of the engagement is improving reporting so owners can make decisions with confidence.

How long does a typical engagement last?

Most engagements run on an ongoing monthly basis. Some businesses need focused support around systems and reporting, while others benefit from long-term CFO guidance as they grow.

Do you work with manufacturing companies outside the Bay Area?

Yes. Most engagements are conducted remotely. Yury works with companies throughout the United States and can travel within the Bay Area when needed.

What happens during the initial consultation?

You'll discuss your business, current challenges, and goals. The objective is to determine whether there is a fit and identify the areas where financial visibility and operational improvements could have the biggest impact.

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