Out of Cash, Not Out of Hope: How FP&A Saved Dev’s Startup from a Burnout Cliff

Dev was building something special—a mobile wellness app for South Asian immigrants dealing with stress and isolation. The user engagement was high, the feedback was heartfelt, and he had just crossed 10,000 active users.

But one afternoon, staring at his spreadsheet, reality hit.

“We’ve got four months of runway left.”

His co-founder was shocked.

“Didn’t we have eight?”

They hadn’t been tracking cash burn accurately. There was no rolling forecast, no variance analysis, no scenario planning—in short, no FP&A structure.

Dev had built a great product. However, his startup was operating financially in the dark.

The Misconception: Early-Stage Startups Don’t Need FP&A

Many founders think FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) is just for later-stage companies. They see it as overkill for small teams.

But Dev’s story proves otherwise.

Without a clear financial model, he had over-hired, underestimated churn, and wasn’t tracking which marketing channels were driving conversions. The result? Burnout—not just in the budget, but across the team.

The Turning Point: Partnering with Total Finance Resolver

After a frantic search for help, Dev found Total Finance Resolver. We didn’t just plug numbers into templates—we embedded a whole offshore-remote FP&A team into his startup’s workflow.

Here’s how we helped:

✅ Built a 12-month rolling forecast with real-time updates

✅ Identified cost centers that could be optimized or paused

✅ Created weekly dashboards tracking CAC, LTV, runway, and revenue forecasts

✅ Set up board reporting packs for investor transparency

✅ Ran three cash-flow scenarios (conservative, moderate, aggressive)

Dev was no longer guessing—he was leading with precision.

Book your FP&A consultation today and let your numbers tell the real story.

What Happened Next?

With solid FP&A in place, Dev was able to cut unnecessary costs, renegotiate vendor contracts, and extend his runway by 9 months, without layoffs. He also used the clean reports and dashboards to impress a seed investor, landing a $600K check.

Now, his startup has a financial compass, and Dev has peace of mind.

Why FP&A Isn’t Optional—Even for Small Teams

Your product might be early-stage. But your finances can’t be.

FP&A isn’t just about spreadsheets—it’s about decision-making, confidence, and growth. Whether you're a solo founder or managing a growing team, financial clarity is your greatest asset.

At Total Finance Resolver, we offer offshore-remote FP&A teams built for startups—cost-effective, sector-specific, and ready to plug in instantly.

Don’t wait for a cash-flow scare. Let FP&A be your early warning system—and your growth engine.