Why Business Owners Trust Blue Oak Consulting
We combine executive-level financial leadership with the personal attention your business deserves.
Fractional & Virtual CFO Services
We provide executive level financial leadership without the high overhead of a full time CFO. As your partner, we embed ourselves into your business to streamline reporting, strengthen internal controls, and align financial decisions with long term strategy. This service ensures you always have direct access to senior financial expertise that helps you operate more confidently and make informed choices at every stage of growth.
- Conduct a financial health assessment (reviewing P&L, balance sheet, KPIs).
- Build a 12 month roadmap with financial priorities (cash control, reporting systems, growth planning).
- Establish monthly CFO sessions to track results, update strategy, and support decision-making.
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Healthy cash flow is the backbone of any business, and we work with you to design systems that keep money moving effectively, improve liquidity, and reduce operational strain. By actively managing your receivables, payables, and inventory, we help you create a more predictable financial environment that supports both stability and growth.
- Create a 13 week rolling cash flow forecast to predict short term liquidity.
- Identify bottlenecks in receivables, payables, and inventory that tie up cash.
- Implement working capital strategies such as better vendor terms, customer payment policies, or inventory optimization.
Profitability & Margin Improvement
Even small adjustments in pricing, cost control, or operations can make a big difference in profitability, and we partner with you to identify and implement the strategies that truly drive results. This service is designed to uncover hidden inefficiencies and translate them into measurable improvements that protect your bottom line and strengthen your competitive advantage.
- Perform a margin analysis by product or service line to see what drives or drains profits.
- Identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overhead) and recommend reductions.
- Introduce pricing strategies and efficiency improvements that strengthen profitability.
Financial Forecasting & Modeling
Numbers are not just historical records; they should guide your future decisions with clarity and confidence. We build forward-looking models and forecasts that give you visibility into potential outcomes and provide the tools you need to adjust your strategy before challenges become problems.
- Build a three statement model (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) to track business performance.
- Develop scenario planning models (i.e., sales growth, cost increases, investment opportunities).
- Provide dashboard reporting with KPIs that owners can use daily or weekly for clarity.
Strategic Advisory
We are more than advisors; we are partners who work closely with you to understand your business, anticipate challenges, and craft strategies that are both practical and forward focused. This guidance empowers you to make bold decisions with confidence, knowing that every step is supported by financial insight and tailored planning.
- Facilitate quarterly strategy sessions to align financial goals with business vision.
- Provide risk assessments (cash flow volatility, debt structure, supply chain).
- Support major decisions such as expansion, equipment purchases, or investor and lender relations with data-driven insight.
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS
PLUMBING & HVAC COMPANIES​
MARKETING & DESIGN AGENCIES
LOGISTICS & TRUCKING COMPANIES
SMALL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SUPPLIERS
TEXTILE & APPAREL MANUFACTURERS
SMALL PLASTIC MOLDING MANUFACTURERS
LOCAL HARDWARE STORES
METAL FABRICATION SHOPS
COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANIES
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY BUSINESSES
FURNITURES MAKERS
FLOORING INSTALLATION BUSINESSES
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
GYM & FITNESS STUDIOS
CLIENTS SUCCESS STORIES
Working with Chris Thomas of Blue Oak Consulting has been one of the most valuable experiences for my business. The Profit Accelerator process helped me gain real clarity about my numbers and uncover opportunities I hadn’t seen before. His guidance was practical, straightforward, and focused on results, not theory. I came away with a stronger grasp of my financial drivers and a clear plan to grow profitably. I highly recommend Blue Oak Consulting to any business owner who wants to understand their business better and make confident, profitable decisions.
Brian Griffiths
Founder, BStrong Marketing
Chris always made himself available, especially in multimillion-dollar capital projects where his advice was crucial to the overall strategy. Chris led many cross-functional tears with the Division Leadership Team. His financial insight is one that is not very common which is due to his experience and knowledge. I recommend Chris to any corporation and am glad to have worked with him as I have learned more than I can imagine from him.
DIRECTOR
Product Management semiconductor
It didn’t take Chris long to understand what’s needed and to establish clear targets. He became a highly trusted partner to the entire Management Team…
CEO
Food and Beverage
Chris is hardworking, honest, has the highest integrity and has a strong desire to achieve business results. His technical financial skills are excellent… Chris has deep knowledge of SAP, accounting, controlling and was able to help us move forward.
CEO
Food and Beverages
Chris has been a strong cross functional partner who doesn’t shy away from challenging assumptions leading to better overall analysis. Chris has a strong technical and industry understanding and an eye for improving efficiency and standardization in any process with which he’s involved. Through increasing workload and complexity, Chris continues to prioritize and lead effectively, his dedication is unmatched…
Sr. Finance Manager
Semiconductor
Chris was always a great thought partner and helped us to continue to improve the alignment between the final financial forecast and the demand & supply plans feeding this. Chris was always very collaborative and a pleasure to work with. His leadership to help simplify and streamline the financial forecasting processes for the business resulted in less churn across the organization.
DIRECTOR
global demand planning semiconductor
Chris is an excellent asset to our businesses. He demonstrates exceptional financial acumen and has created a strategic approach to our financial management that has significantly benefited the TBK companies overall. He has streamlined financial operations, optimized the budget process, and enhanced profitability. He has helped provide insight to financial reporting and cash flow management as well. I highly recommend!!
Susan Anderson
Owner/Founder, TBK Environmental and TBK One
Chris Thomas has been an invaluable strategic partner for Peak Growth Center during our expansion phase. His expertise as a Fractional CFO went far beyond financial management – he identified key profit opportunities we hadn’t seen and implemented practical systems that immediately improved our cash flow. What truly sets Chris apart is his international perspective and ability to navigate cross-border financial complexities. His insights into both U.S. and European markets proved essential as we developed our time arbitrage business model between Germany and Florida […] I highly recommend Chris to any organization looking to accelerate profitability while building a sustainable financial foundation across international markets.
Dr. Daniel Zeiss
Founder & CEO, Peak Growth Center