Sara Dickinson

💡 Scaling fast? Prepping for an IPO or M&A? Struggling with finance inefficiencies? I help turn finance into a growth engine—not a roadblock.

I help entrepreneurs, startups, and PE-backed portfolios (and their portcos) scale, automate, and prepare for IPOs, M&A, or global expansion—fast. From term sheet readiness to full-scale finance transformation, I bridge the gap between financial strategy, systems, and execution to build high-performing, scalable finance functions.

How I Help:

✅ Fractional CFO & Advisor → Finance leadership for startups & scaling companies.

✅ Finance Transformation → Redesign systems, workflows & teams for scale.

✅ Term Sheet & Audit Readiness → Optimize reporting & ensure diligence-ready operations.

✅ M&A & Post-Acquisition Integration → Due diligence, financial modeling & seamless integration.

✅ Global Expansion & Compliance → Finance scaling across 30+ countries.

✅ AI & Automation in Finance → NetSuite, Celigo, Numeric, Ramp—cutting close time to <5 days.

Why Work With Me?

✔ Fast & Efficient → Solve finance bottlenecks quickly—without wasted time or money.

✔ Hands-On & Strategic → Big-picture focus, but I also roll up my sleeves.

✔ Finance Transformation Expert → Optimize processes, systems & teams for scale.

✔ No Fluff, Just Results → Urgency, execution, and impact—done right the first time.

✔ Proven & Reliable → From IPOs to turnarounds, I deliver high-impact, scalable solutions.

📩 Let’s connect—whether you’re scaling, automating, or gearing up for an IPO or M&A, I can help you move faster.