CFO Office Hours

Your Trusted CFO – When You Need One Most

Every important business decision deserves financial clarity.

Get direct access to strategic financial guidance from an experienced CFO helping you navigate your next move with confidence, without the commitment of an ongoing engagement.

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Is This Right for You?

You don’t need an ongoing CFO engagement to make a smart financial decision. Sometimes you just need an experienced financial partner to help you think it through.

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Every Founder Faces These Moments

Cash Flow Decisions

Can we afford this?

Growth Decisions

What’s the smartest next move?

Financial Confidence

Am I looking at this correctly?

A Trusted Second Opinion

I need someone to challenge my thinking.

What Can We Work Through Together?

Cash Flow
Pricing
Forecasting
Profitability
Funding
Financial Statements
Hiring
Growth Strategy

Every business is different. If it’s an important financial decision, it’s a conversation we can have together.

How It Works

Book

Choose a time that works for you.

Meet

Bring your questions, financial reports, or business challenges.

Move Forward with Confidence

Leave with clear recommendations, practical next steps, and greater confidence in your next decision.

Why Founders Choose CFO Office Hours

Immediate Access

Access experienced CFO guidance exactly when you need it without waiting for a long consulting engagement.

Flexible Support

Book a single session or come back whenever a new challenge arises.

Actionable Advice

Leave every session with practical recommendations and clear next steps you can implement right away.

A Trusted Thought Partner

Sometimes the most valuable outcome isn’t just an answer. It’s having someone challenge your thinking before you make an important decision.

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What Founders Experience When They Work With Zahra

You Feel Heard

I take the time to understand your business, not just your numbers. Our conversation starts with what’s actually happening in your business and where you want it to go.

Complex Becomes Clear

I help you cut through the financial noise, explain what the numbers really mean, and focus on what matters for the decision in front of you.

You Get a Trusted Sounding Board

You can bring the question you’re wrestling with, challenge your own thinking, and talk through the options with someone who isn’t emotionally invested in the outcome.

You Leave Knowing What to Do

The goal isn’t to give you more information. It’s to leave you with clear recommendations, practical next steps, and greater confidence in your decision.

“You don’t need another spreadsheet. You need someone who can help you make sense of it.”

Zahra Carol Baghdadi, CPA | Fractional CFO & Founder, Crunch TimeZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Not much. If you have financial statements, reports, or specific questions you’d like to discuss, send them ahead of time. If not, simply come prepared to talk through your situation.

Each CFO Office Hours session is 60 minutes, giving us enough time to understand your challenge, discuss your options, and identify practical next steps.

It can be. Many founders book a single session to work through a specific decision, while others return whenever they need strategic financial guidance.

Yes. All sessions are held virtually, making it easy to connect wherever you’re located.

Absolutely. If reviewing your financials will help answer your questions, you’re welcome to share them before our session so we can make the most of our time together.

CFO Office Hours is designed for founders who need expert financial guidance on specific challenges or decisions. Fractional CFO Services provide ongoing strategic financial leadership and become an integrated part of your business over the long term.

After the session, you’ll receive a summary of the key recommendations and agreed next steps so you can move forward with confidence.

Your Next Financial Decision Doesn’t Have to Be Made Alone

Whether you’re facing a cash flow challenge, preparing for growth, or simply need a trusted financial sounding board, CFO Office Hours gives you direct access to experienced CFO guidance exactly when you need it.