FP&A Consulting Services
Senior finance talent. On your terms. In 24-48 hours.

ALKU is a highly specialized consulting firm that provides FP&A and finance professionals on a contract basis. Whether you’re enhancing your current capabilities or supplementing your full-time staff, ALKU is your resource partner.

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Wherever you are in your finance journey, expert help is available.

FP&A consulting places senior financial planning and analysis specialists who own budgeting, forecasting, modeling, reporting, and decision support for your business — on a flexible, contract basis.Your dedicated Account Manager and our specialized Recruiting Team move fast — delivering vetted finance consultants, typically within 24-48 hours, with direct expertise in your exact area of need.

How We Support Your FP&A & Finance Initiatives

ALKU’s FP&A practice is built on four pillars — operational FP&A, EPM technology, transaction advisory & M&A finance, and accounting & controls. Select a pillar to explore the talent we deliver.

Operational FP&A

Analysts through directors who own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — the planning rhythm that gives leadership real-time visibility instead of quarterly guesswork.

Budgeting & Forecasting
Annual budgets and long-range plans built to flex as conditions change.
Rolling Forecasts & Scenario Planning
Continuous forecasts and scenario models — not static quarterly budgets.
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Actuals-vs-plan analysis and board & management reporting.
Three-Statement Modeling
Integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models.
KPI & Dashboard Development
Metrics and self-serve dashboards for decision-makers.
Business Partnering
Embedded finance support for commercial and operating teams.
Systems & tools: Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI for reporting and modeling.

EPM Technology

The systems layer of modern finance — consultants who implement, optimize, and run the enterprise performance management platforms that automate planning and reporting.

Anaplan
Connected planning models and Anaplan builds.
OneStream
Implementation and support of OneStream EPM.
Workday Adaptive Planning
Planning, budgeting, and forecasting on Adaptive.
SAP HANA
Finance on SAP HANA and related modules.
EPM Implementation & Migration
Platform rollout, migration, and integration.
Reporting Automation
Automating close, consolidation, and reporting.
Systems & tools: Anaplan, OneStream, Workday Adaptive, SAP HANA, and the broader EPM ecosystem.

Transaction Advisory & M&A Finance

Deal-ready finance talent for the integration work every transaction creates — quantifying earnings quality, standing up carve-outs, and running post-close integration on tight timelines.

Quality of Earnings (QoE)
Earnings quality and normalized EBITDA analysis.
Buy-Side & Sell-Side DD
Diligence support on both sides of the deal.
Post-Close Integration
Finance leadership through post-merger integration.
Carve-Out Support
Stand-up and separation of divested finance functions.
Working Capital & Net Debt
Working capital analysis and net debt calculations.
Transaction Advisory
Deal support, model review, and validation.
Systems & tools: Deal models in Excel; GAAP/IFRS review of financial statements.

Accounting & Controls

The accounting foundation and control environment behind the numbers — from staff accountants to interim CFOs, plus SOX, internal audit, and SEC reporting.

Staff & Senior Accountant
General ledger, close, and reconciliations.
Interim Controller & CFO
Accounting and executive finance leadership on contract.
Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
Complex standards, 10-K/10-Q, and public filings.
SOX & Internal Audit
Controls testing, remediation, and risk-based audit.
IPO Readiness
S-1 support and readiness for going public.
Transactional Accounting
AP, AR, billing, and payroll specialists.
Systems & tools: Hands-on across your ERP, GL, and consolidation systems.

Operational FP&A

Analysts through directors who own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — the planning rhythm that gives leadership real-time visibility instead of quarterly guesswork.

Budgeting & Forecasting
Annual budgets and long-range plans built to flex as conditions change.
Rolling Forecasts & Scenario Planning
Continuous forecasts and scenario models — not static quarterly budgets.
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Actuals-vs-plan analysis and board & management reporting.
Three-Statement Modeling
Integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models.
KPI & Dashboard Development
Metrics and self-serve dashboards for decision-makers.
Business Partnering
Embedded finance support for commercial and operating teams.
Systems & tools: Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI for reporting and modeling.

EPM Technology

The systems layer of modern finance — consultants who implement, optimize, and run the enterprise performance management platforms that automate planning and reporting.

Anaplan
Connected planning models and Anaplan builds.
OneStream
Implementation and support of OneStream EPM.
Workday Adaptive Planning
Planning, budgeting, and forecasting on Adaptive.
SAP HANA
Finance on SAP HANA and related modules.
EPM Implementation & Migration
Platform rollout, migration, and integration.
Reporting Automation
Automating close, consolidation, and reporting.
Systems & tools: Anaplan, OneStream, Workday Adaptive, SAP HANA, and the broader EPM ecosystem.

Transaction Advisory & M&A Finance

Deal-ready finance talent for the integration work every transaction creates — quantifying earnings quality, standing up carve-outs, and running post-close integration on tight timelines.

Quality of Earnings (QoE)
Earnings quality and normalized EBITDA analysis.
Buy-Side & Sell-Side DD
Diligence support on both sides of the deal.
Post-Close Integration
Finance leadership through post-merger integration.
Carve-Out Support
Stand-up and separation of divested finance functions.
Working Capital & Net Debt
Working capital analysis and net debt calculations.
Transaction Advisory
Deal support, model review, and validation.
Systems & tools: Deal models in Excel; GAAP/IFRS review of financial statements.

Accounting & Controls

The accounting foundation and control environment behind the numbers — from staff accountants to interim CFOs, plus SOX, internal audit, and SEC reporting.

Staff & Senior Accountant
General ledger, close, and reconciliations.
Interim Controller & CFO
Accounting and executive finance leadership on contract.
Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
Complex standards, 10-K/10-Q, and public filings.
SOX & Internal Audit
Controls testing, remediation, and risk-based audit.
IPO Readiness
S-1 support and readiness for going public.
Transactional Accounting
AP, AR, billing, and payroll specialists.
Systems & tools: Hands-on across your ERP, GL, and consolidation systems.

Efficient, effective, and relationship-driven.

You share the need; we handle the sourcing, screening, and support so you can focus on selecting the right consultant.

step 1

Define
You share your job requirements. Your dedicated Account Manager scopes the role, skills, and timeline.

step 2

Source & Screen
ALKU taps its network of finance consultants and screens for the strongest fit — you receive vetted resumes.

step 3

Match
You interview and select. We ensure the consultant has direct expertise in your exact area of need.

step 4

Onboard & Support
ALKU collaborates on onboarding and provides personalized support from start to finish.

step 1

Define
You share your job requirements. Your dedicated Account Manager scopes the role, skills, and timeline.

step 2

Source & Screen
ALKU taps its network of finance consultants and screens for the strongest fit — you receive vetted resumes.

step 3

Match
You interview and select. We ensure the consultant has direct expertise in your exact area of need.

step 4

Onboard & Support
ALKU collaborates on onboarding and provides personalized support from start to finish.

The Finance Talent We Deliver

We source senior specialists across the full finance and accounting lifecycle — vetted, ready, and matched to your exact requirements.

FP&A Analyst / ManagerInterim CFO / ControllerQoE / Transaction Advisory ConsultantM&A Integration LeadSEC & Technical Accounting ConsultantSOX & Internal AuditEPM Consultant (Anaplan / OneStream / Workday)AP / AR / Payroll Specialist

Industries We Support

FP&A Talent Matched to Your Sector

Senior finance consultants who understand the reporting standards, regulatory realities, and commercial drivers of your industry.

Financial Services

  • Private Equity & Investment Banking
  • Hedge Funds & Asset Management
  • Insurance
  • Fintech

Industrial & Energy

  • Oil & Gas, Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Supply Chain & Logistics

Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • Biopharma & Biotech
  • Medical Devices
  • Payers & Health Insurance

Consumer & Retail

  • E-Commerce
  • CPG
  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality & Travel

Technology

  • SaaS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Semiconductors
  • Telecom & Cloud

Emerging Verticals

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate
  • Automotive
  • Nonprofit & Education

Financial Services

  • Private Equity & Investment Banking
  • Hedge Funds & Asset Management
  • Insurance
  • Fintech

Industrial & Energy

  • Oil & Gas, Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Supply Chain & Logistics

Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • Biopharma & Biotech
  • Medical Devices
  • Payers & Health Insurance

Consumer & Retail

  • E-Commerce
  • CPG
  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality & Travel

Technology

  • SaaS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Semiconductors
  • Telecom & Cloud

Emerging Verticals

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate
  • Automotive
  • Nonprofit & Education

Specialized FP&A Disciplines

A focused set of senior skill areas — the depth that complex, regulated, and high-stakes finance work demands.

Budgeting & Forecasting
Rolling Forecasts & Scenario Planning
Three-Statement Modeling
Variance Analysis
Quality of Earnings
Post-Close Integration
Carve-Outs
Working Capital Analysis
SEC & Technical Accounting
SOX & Internal Audit
IPO Readiness
Anaplan
OneStream
Workday Adaptive
Tableau & Power BI
Advanced Excel & SQL

Are you an FP&A or finance expert?

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Why Does Your Business Need an FP&A Consultant?

A specialized finance expert is the fastest way to close a gap without a long-term hire. ALKU helps you:

  • Close a critical gap fast — without the timeline or cost of a permanent hire.
  • Bring senior, specialized expertise to a specific initiative, transaction, or reporting cycle.
  • Scale your finance function up or back as budgets, deals, and deadlines shift.
  • Access direct experience in your exact area of need — from QoE to EPM implementation.

Let’s Build Your Finance Team

Tell us about your project, timeline, and requirements. We’ll match you with pre-vetted FP&A and finance consultants who fit — typically within 24-48 hours.

Frequently Asked Financial Planning & Analysis Consulting Questions