Carpen Corp. | Fractional CFO Fit Call

Fractional CFO Partnership

Build a 13-week forecast and a working capital plan you can actually trust.

Built for $500k to $1M+ manufacturing and service businesses that feel the pressure of growth but want clarity, control, and confident decisions.

Working capital unlocked fast Margin protection and pricing guardrails Forecasting and executive dashboards

See real outcomes

No fluff. No generic “free consult.” This is a selective partnership for owners who want a real financial operating system.

13-week cash forecast So leadership can see lean weeks ahead and plan calmly.

True cost visibility Know exactly what profit is baked into every quote.

Working capital control Improve AR, AP, and inventory so cash stops getting trapped.

Hugues Carpen Founder & Fractional CFO 20+ Years Leading Global GAAP Finance, Forecasting, and Financial Systems

Carpen Corp. exists to give business owners the kind of financial tools and foresight usually reserved for large enterprises. The goal is simple: move you from reactive accounting to proactive, strategic growth.

Working Capital
AR, AP, inventory, and the cash cycle that fuels growth.

Forecasting
13-week rolling forecast to avoid surprises and plan CapEx.

Profit Clarity
True costing, pricing guardrails, margin protection.

Selective CFO Partnership

Limited to 4–6 active partnerships at a time. This is not outsourced bookkeeping. It is CFO-level financial leadership.

Direct access to Hugues

1:1 working sessions

Built-in accountability cadence

What we fix

The 3 financial problems that quietly choke growth

Most owners do not need more reports. They need a system that turns numbers into decisions. Carpen Corp. focuses on the levers that create calm and control.

Working capital is trapped

Revenue rises but cash gets tighter. AR moves slow, vendor terms are not optimized, and inventory is out of sync with demand.

Your margins are leaking

The P&L looks “fine” but the bottom line stalls. Costs are blended, hidden variable expenses get missed, and pricing lacks guardrails.

Visibility is fragmented

Data lives in spreadsheets and silos. Profitability is discovered after the job ships. Decisions get made on gut feel.

If any of this feels familiar, you are in the right place. Apply for a CFO Fit Call and we will identify the cash and margin levers with the highest ROI in the next 90 days.

Proof

Outcomes that create real confidence

Here are real engagements where Hugues personally led the financial restructuring, system build, and execution.

Working Capital Optimization

Unlocked liquidity by tightening AR, AP, and inventory

Shortened the order-to-cash cycle with automation and stronger credit terms
Improved vendor terms and aligned payment schedules without damaging relationships
Installed a 13-week rolling forecast to plan lean weeks and CapEx calmly
Reduced reliance on short-term debt by preserving working capital buffers

Margin Protection

Built true costing and pricing guardrails

Separated fixed vs variable costs and surfaced hidden variable expenses
Created a fully burdened cost model to see break-even by product line
Adjusted pricing to protect a gross margin floor, even with bulk discounts
Eliminated “loss leaders” and stabilized net margins across categories

ERP Integration and Visibility

Moved a manufacturing firm from silos to a single source of truth

Implemented Microsoft Navision to connect supply chain, scheduling, and finance
Upgraded from estimated costing to real-time actual costing per work order
Eliminated manual reconciliations by connecting sub-ledgers to the general ledger
Delivered executive dashboards for margin per job, inventory turns, and labor efficiency

Process

A simple process that produces clarity fast

This is designed to avoid wasted calls and generic advice. If you are approved, we keep the process tight and useful.

Apply

Answer a few questions so we can confirm revenue, industry, and urgency before a call ever gets booked.

Fit Call

We identify the highest-impact cash and margin levers and outline a 90-day action plan with clear priorities.

Build the system

Forecasting cadence, working capital controls, and reporting so the business runs off numbers you trust.

Fit

Who this is for and who it is not for

This partnership works best when the owner is ready for clarity, discipline, and a real financial operating rhythm.

Great fit if you are

A manufacturing or service business doing $500k to $1M+ in annual revenue

Feeling cash pressure as you grow or struggling with vendor timing and inventory

Ready to make decisions using forecasts and clean operational metrics

Not a fit if you are

Looking for bookkeeping or basic accounting support only

Not the decision maker or not ready to implement changes

Not prepared to invest at the level required for a true CFO partnership (typically $8k+ monthly)

Next step: apply for the CFO Fit Call If approved, you will be able to book immediately and receive a short list of documents to make the call specific and valuable.

FAQ

Quick answers

Simple, transparent, and designed to save you time.

What happens after I apply?

If you meet the basic fit criteria, you will be prompted to book a call. If not, you will still receive a helpful next step.

What kind of businesses or industries do you work with?

We work with a variety of growth-focused businesses across several industries. Our experience includes manufacturing, service companies, professional services, marketing agencies, e-commerce businesses, and financial advisory firms.

Is this a free consultation?

No. This is a Fit Call designed to confirm alignment and map the most important levers. We keep it high signal and specific.

What do I need for the call?

Ideally, your latest P&L and balance sheet. If you have a cash report or the last 60 days of bank activity, that helps too.

Ready for clarity? Apply now. If approved, you will book immediately and receive the pre-call checklist.