CFO NOW!
Independent financial and fractional CFO support based on years of experience serving the music industry and beyond.
CONSULTING SERVICES (Hourly or Fixed Rate)
Project and Deal P&Ls
Industry insight and advanced Excel modelling for key P&L variable data elements, including: revenues that apply past history and relatable comparisons; margin assumptions that are adjustable from industry standards.
Business Planning / Forecasting
In-depth and collaborative review of the business vision with key deliverables to achieve an actionable business plan / forecast that includes: 3-statement financial budgeting (P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow), strategic financial advice to leverage growth, manage margins, and control expenses; identify business risks and opportunities.
Investment Analysis and Support
Financial support for raising debt and equity, including: a financial review with 5-year projection modelling, strategic guidance, and lender/investor presentation analysis and support.
Advanced Excel Expertise
Data-driven and streamlined Excel models for any financial or operational need, including: forecasting, accounting support, marketing planning, inventory, commitment tracking, what-if scenarios, and results analysis; interface data from key systems and other sources; and share ERP system advice as your business outgrows Excel.
FRACTIONAL CFO SERVICES (Scalable to business needs)
Financial Management
Oversee financial strategy and corporate development / collaborate with management on the roadmap to achieve business goals.
Financial Planning & Analysis / Reporting
Regular forecasting and variance analysis / results reviewed in support of actionable decision making / executive reporting.
Financial Operations
Oversight of accounting, royalties, treasury, disbursements, collections, and statutory / regulatory reporting.
System / Process / Control Improvements
New ERP system implementations, processes, policy and procedure updates, control environment, risk management, and audit needs.
Operational Support
Resource recommendations for distribution, eCommerce, ancillary revenues, label services, and other music operations.
KPI Dashboards / Business Intelligence
Identify systems and apps to optimize financial data, competitor, market, and trend analysis.
MISSION
Empowering the music industry and beyond through strategic advice, operational excellence and sound financial guidance.
Our mission is to harmonize financial strategies, optimize revenue streams, and manage margins and operational expenses to ensure businesses can thrive in their creative endeavors. We’re committed to bridging the gap between music and financial stability, one note at a time!
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ABOUT
Jerry Cohen, founder, spent 28 years within EMI and UMG, principally in support of the much loved "NOW That's What I Call Music" brand. Jerry began his multi-national career in the UK as a management accountant for pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and then in Australia where he joined EMI. LA and the US beckoned with a transfer to Virgin Records America as Financial Controller, followed by his first stint as a CFO for the newly acquired Castalian Music Media Group and its distribution and eCommerce operations.
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The move to the US also began Jerry's long relationship with the freshly formed US NOW brand, as a joint venture between UMG, Sony and EMI, at first to set up accounting. Strategy and financial management responsibility followed and then leadership of the brand to surpass 250 album releases and over 100 million cumulative album sales.
CONTACT
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