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Accounting & Finance

Management Reporting (MIS)

Monthly management reporting that turns ledger data into decisions.

Overview

What we deliver

We build monthly MIS packs with P&L, balance sheet, KPIs, and variance analysis so leaders act on current data.

We design and run management reporting that gives operators a clear monthly view of performance against plan. Our team produces the standard pack of profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow with comparatives, alongside department-level views, KPI dashboards, and written variance commentary. We work inside your ERP and BI stack to automate data pulls, reduce manual rework, and shorten the close-to-report cycle. Reports are tailored to your audience, whether that is a founder, a board, a lender, or a portfolio operating partner. We also align reporting to your chart of accounts and cost-center structure so trends are comparable period to period. The result is a repeatable monthly cadence with reliable numbers, useful context, and clear flags on where the business is off track.

Fit Check

Built for teams like yours

Who it's for

  • Founders without a finance lead
  • CFOs scaling reporting maturity
  • Boards and investors needing cadence
  • PE portfolio companies
  • Multi-entity operators

Pain points we solve

  • Late or inconsistent monthly packs
  • No variance commentary on results
  • KPIs scattered across spreadsheets
  • Manual rework every close
  • Reports that do not match the chart of accounts
What's included

Capabilities

Everything we cover in this engagement.

  • Monthly board and management packs
  • P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
  • Department and cost-center reporting
  • KPI dashboards and scorecards
  • Budget vs actual variance analysis
  • Written commentary and insights
  • Multi-entity consolidation reporting
  • Reporting automation in BI tools
How we work

Our process

A clear, predictable path from kickoff to outcomes.

01

Pack design

We agree the audience, layout, and metrics for the monthly pack.

02

Data plumbing

We connect ERP, billing, and HR systems to the reporting layer.

03

Template build

We build report templates and KPI calculations once.

04

Monthly run

We deliver the pack each month with variance commentary.

05

Review and refine

We review with leadership and adjust metrics over time.

What you get

Deliverables & outcomes

What you get

  • Monthly management pack
  • KPI dashboard
  • Variance analysis with commentary
  • Department-level P&L views
  • Consolidation workbook
  • Reporting calendar and SLAs

Outcomes you can expect

  • Shorter close-to-report cycle
  • Decisions grounded in current data
  • Consistent metrics across the business
  • Board-ready monthly cadence
  • Early warning on off-plan trends
Timeline

3 to 6 weeks to launch, monthly thereafter

Engagement

Monthly retainer, Project, Sprint

Tools we use

Power BI, Looker, Fathom, Spotlight Reporting, Excel

KPIs we track

Days to publish, report accuracy, KPI coverage, variance explained, stakeholder satisfaction

Client stories

What clients say

"

Holiday season was about to break us. We needed 22 agents in six weeks and our internal hiring pipeline could not move that fast. They staffed it, trained on our tone guide, and ran nesting alongside our senior reps. CSAT actually went up by three points during peak. First Q4 in four years my support lead took her vacation.

Tom H.
"

Two weeks before our seed round we still did not have a defensible model. Their fractional CFO rebuilt our three-statement forecast, pressure-tested the assumptions, and walked me through every line before the partner meeting. We closed 1.4M on the terms we wanted. The investor specifically called out how clean the financials looked compared to the last five decks she had seen.

Hannah B.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

How long does it take to launch the first pack?
Most launches run three to six weeks depending on system access and data quality.
Do you provide variance commentary?
Yes, every pack includes written commentary on material movements against plan.
Can you build dashboards in our BI tool?
Yes, we work in Power BI, Looker, Tableau, and lightweight Excel models.
Do you reconcile to the GL each month?
Yes, every pack ties back to the trial balance with a documented reconciliation.
Can you tailor packs by audience?
Yes, we produce founder, board, and operator views from the same source data.

Want a monthly pack people actually read?

We deliver clear, reliable management reporting on a predictable schedule.