Real results from real engagements.
From NASDAQ turnarounds to startup scale-ups, here's how we've helped businesses trust their numbers, extend runway, and make better decisions.
Turnaround & FP&A Transformation
Spark Networks — $180M NASDAQ-listed B2C SaaS (Dating Apps Portfolio)
The Challenge
Spark Networks was bleeding cash with fragmented systems. The finance function couldn't produce reliable projections, and expensive management consultants were delivering inadequate results. The predictive revenue model needed a complete rebuild.
The Solution
Displaced incumbent consultants by delivering better results at lower cost. Led the rebuild of a complex subscription revenue model incorporating conversions, winbacks, renewals, and ARPU. Spearheaded aggressive cost-cutting initiatives while establishing automated forecasting processes. Expanded the initial engagement by 60% in the first month by proving value fast.
"Marcus was the most trusted advisor that I had in my finance department. He was a true strategic partner for me, and understood the intersection of finance and operations better than anyone else there, even more-so than the CFO. I can't imagine having accomplished the heavy lifting we had to do there without him. I will always look for additional opportunities to work with Marcus!"
Complex transformations delivered
FP&A rebuilds, post-merger integrations, and turnarounds for mid-market and enterprise clients.
Corporate Allocation & Planning Overhaul
Redesigned and automated corporate allocations for 40+ legal entities. Reconstructed enterprise-wide forecasting and built multi-year financial models. Role expanded to Interim VP FP&A.
PMI & Synergy Realization
Led post-merger integration and FP&A build-out. Identified cost synergies through vendor consolidation. Implemented Tableau dashboards and advanced Excel models for C-suite decision-making.
Global Consolidation & Investor Prep
Built consolidated financial model for Australian and Austrian entities with multi-currency FX logic and CTA treatment. Prepared financial structure for $30M capital raise.
CFO & Chief of Staff Support
Ongoing strategic guidance to CEO. Built forecasting and budgeting frameworks. Managed multi-continent software development teams across US, India, Mexico, and Argentina.
Finance Function Transformation
Designed custom automation solutions for management reporting, board packs, and cash flow systems. Secured US expansion partnership meetings for AI dealership application.
Post-Merger AI Finance Implementation
Deployed AI agents for multi-currency consolidation (AUD/ZAR), scenario modeling for NZ expansion, and automated variance analysis with external market context.
Finance transformation at every stage
From post-merger chaos to legacy system overhauls, we bring senior expertise and modern tooling to get you to clarity fast.
Post-Merger & Post-Raise
Consolidation & integrationWhen two companies become one, or when fresh capital hits the books, finance needs to move fast. We handle multi-entity consolidation, chart of accounts harmonization, multi-currency FX logic, and unified reporting structures — so your board and investors see one clear picture.
Legacy System Overhauls
ERP, BI & automationComplex enterprise ERPs bleeding time and money? Spreadsheet chaos slowing decisions? We modernize finance infrastructure — from SAP and Oracle integrations with Power BI dashboards to automating Xero and QuickBooks workflows with AI agents that eliminate manual reporting.
FP&A Rebuilds
Forecasting & planningDriver-based budgets, rolling forecasts, scenario modeling — built from scratch or rebuilt from broken foundations. We deliver models you can actually trust, with the documentation and training so your team can own it going forward.
Turnaround & Cost Control
Cash flow & burn managementWhen runway is shrinking and the board wants answers, we move fast. 13-week cash models, burn reduction playbooks, vendor consolidation, and zero-cash date clarity — delivered in days, not months.