Chartered Accountant,
Founder & Strategic CFO
Founder instinct builds companies.
Disciplined financial leadership scales them.
I founded Niko Financial Consulting to help growth-stage founders move from instinct-driven decisions to structured, forward-looking financial leadership without prematurely hiring a full-time executive.
This is a boutique firm by design. I work directly with founders and executive teams across industries, embedding financial clarity into the conversations that shape the future of the business.
This work is meaningful to me because it sits at the intersection of discipline and vision—protecting what has been built while enabling what comes next.
I’m drawn to growth environments—especially the moment when a business outgrows intuition alone.
That stage is exciting—and demanding. Decisions carry more weight. Complexity increases. And the margin for error narrows. So I take this responsibility seriously.
As my client’s partner, I view myself as an extension of the leadership team. I operate in high-trust environments, where financial transparency supports—not constrains—ambition. My role is to bring structure and clarity so founders can move forward with confidence. And feel empowered in their decision making, rather than overwhelmed.
My expertise spans both financial controllership and forward-looking strategic finance—allowing me to integrate discipline with growth.
Clients engage Niko Financial Consulting for experience and acumen—not just reporting.
You can expect:
(ICAEW-qualified CPA equivalent)
in finance, operational, and strategic leadership
launching and scaling new products and global initiatives
professional services, staffing, digital platforms, retail, transportation, and nonprofit organizations
advising founders on financial discipline and growth strategy
It may be time to move beyond founder-led finance into a more complex phase of growth, where disciplined financial leadership becomes your strategic advantage.
Founder & Strategic CFO
Founder instinct builds companies. Disciplined financial leadership scales them.
I founded Niko Financial Consulting to help growth-stage founders move from instinct-driven decisions to structured, forward-looking financial leadership—without prematurely hiring a full-time executive.
This is a boutique firm by design. I work directly with founders and executive teams across industries, embedding financial clarity into the conversations that shape the future of the business.
This work is meaningful to me because it sits at the intersection of discipline and vision—protecting what has been built while enabling what comes next.
I’m drawn to growth environments—especially the moment when a business outgrows intuition alone.
That stage is exciting—and demanding. Decisions carry more weight. Complexity increases. And the margin for error narrows. So I take this responsibility seriously.
As my client’s partner, I view myself as an extension of the leadership team. I operate in high-trust environments, where financial transparency supports—not constrains—ambition. My role is to bring structure and clarity so founders can move forward with confidence. And feel empowered in their decision making, rather than overwhelmed.
My expertise spans both financial controllership and forward-looking strategic finance—allowing me to integrate discipline with growth.
How I work
Clients engage Niko Financial Consulting for experience and acumen—not just reporting.
You can expect:
Professional Background:
“Jessica is incredibly smart and brings a strategic perspective to every discussion. More than that, she understands how to collaborate well within a team environment.”
— Greg Vollmer, President, Encore Talent Solutions [Read the full testimonial]
Entering your next stage?
It may be time to move beyond founder-led finance into a more complex phase of growth, where disciplined financial leadership becomes your strategic advantage.
[Book a free 30-minute consultation]
The organizations most well-suited to Niko Financial Consulting’s service set are small- to medium-sized businesses and nonprofits—including family businesses—with revenues ranging from $1m-$75m. In almost every case, our clients face an enormous change or inflection point, so they need a seasoned CFO and/or controller to help them reach their next stage of growth.
Aligned with nearly any industry, we quickly become a trusted business partner and catalytic changemaker who’s deeply invested in your success—and who helps you control risk, accelerate, and grow sustainably.
A full-time CFO is a significant fixed investment and often unnecessary at the growth stage. A fractional model provides senior-level financial leadership with flexibility, allowing you to access experienced strategic oversight without committing to a permanent executive hire before the organization truly requires it.
Fractional CFO and controllership engagements are structured on a retainer model with a defined cadence of involvement. Most partnerships begin with an initial diagnostic phase before transitioning into ongoing strategic oversight. Minimum engagements typically start at six months to ensure meaningful impact.
Within the first 30 days, you can expect improved financial visibility and a clear understanding of current risks, cash position, and performance drivers. From there, forecasting discipline and strategic modeling are layered in to support forward-looking decisions.
We work directly with in-house accounting teams, controllers, bookkeepers, and external CPAs. The objective is alignment—not disruption. Financial leadership should enhance clarity and accountability across the organization, not create friction.
No. Many engagements begin with inconsistent reporting or limited visibility. Stabilizing financial reporting and strengthening discipline is often the first phase of our work before deeper strategic initiatives begin.
While we do not provide bookkeeping or tax preparation services, we frequently oversee bookkeeping functions and coordinate closely with external CPAs to ensure reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning are aligned.
In some cases, a project-based engagement is the appropriate starting point—particularly when addressing a specific initiative such as financing preparation, financial modeling, or reporting stabilization. In our initial consultation, we can determine the right structure.
Start with a conversation. We’ll assess your current financial visibility, growth stage, and immediate priorities to determine whether a project-based engagement or ongoing partnership makes the most sense.