Strategic Financial Leadership for Growing Manufacturing and Construction Firms
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Your bank wants updated projections by Friday. Your biggest project's over budget. You're scaling, but can't see where cash is actually going. Fractional CFO services that give you institutional-grade financial infrastructure—forecasting, reporting, lender relations, and strategic planning.
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Serving businesses with $5M-$50M in annual revenue across Texas and the Southwest.
Why Admiral?
You’ve built something valuable. My role is to protect it, grow it, and keep you moving forward:
Generic financial advice fails when you are running construction projects that are losing margin while general contractors delay payment, managing manufacturing orders that require supplier deposits before customer cash arrives, or overseeing property portfolios, juggling overlapping refinances and competing lender demands.
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Your CFO with Wall Street training:
You need someone who's structured billion-dollar Wall Street deals, guided companies through near-bankruptcy, and closed successful exits—with the legal background (JD) to navigate contracts, compliance, and risk.
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The Admiral Difference:
I bring institutional-level financial sophistication to business owners without the bureaucracy or cost of a full-time executive. You get clarity when decisions matter most.
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​-Simon Raphael, Founder and Fractional CFO
When Financial Pressure Compounds
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Even successful companies hit turbulence. Sales rise, but cash stays tight. Margins slip, lenders press hard, and critical decisions pile up without clear answers.
Here are some signs:
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​✔ Cash flow surprises despite strong revenue
✔ Growth outpacing your financial systems
✔ Pressure from lenders or investors for better reporting
✔ Financials that don’t match business reality
✔ Contracts or pricing terms exposing you to risk
✔ No clear roadmap for scaling or exit
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This is where expert financial leadership matters. Admiral helps business owners restore clarity, strengthen control, and build momentum with confidence.
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Our Services
Financial Infrastructure & Crisis Management
Growth, Funding & Exit Preparation
Contract Risk & Margin Protection
Cash flow forecasting, 13-week rolling models, board-ready reporting, lender covenant management, emergency refinancing.
Bank-ready financials, investor presentations, acquisition readiness, structured exit planning with legal and tax coordination.
Customer/vendor contract review, payment term negotiation, change order analysis, pricing validation to protect margins.
How We Work Together
1 / Discovery
We begin with a focused conversation to uncover what is truly driving your results. In the first 30 days, I typically identify three to five cost or cash leaks that have gone unaddressed. You will gain a clear view of how money moves through your business and where the pressure points lie.
2 / Visibility
Next, I translate your data into a usable financial model. Within 60 days, clients have a thirteen-week rolling cash flow and margin visibility by project or customer. These tools replace guesswork with facts.
3 / Control
Together, we implement the processes that make financial control routine. This often includes forecasting, pricing validation, or vendor payment planning. You move from reaction to direction.
4/ Growth
With reliable data and disciplined reporting, we can model different scenarios, plan for capital needs, or prepare for expansion. You gain the confidence to make decisive moves with controlled risk.
5 / Partnership
Most clients continue month to month for ongoing strategic finance support, including board reporting, banking relationships, and owner advisory. You will always know where your business stands and what is next.
Stop Running Out of Cash
on Paper Profit
Your P&L shows $200K net income. Your bank account has $40K and payroll's Friday. This free 13-week cash flow model shows you exactly when money hits your account—not when it shows up on accrual statements. Built specifically for manufacturers managing supplier deposits, customer payment terms, and seasonal inventory swings.
What Do Our Partners Say?
"Simon Raphael turned our $83 million residential development from a challenge into a success story. Over seven years, the project faced regulatory hurdles, vendor pushback, and even an emergency refinancing mid-construction. Simon’s expertise and persistence turned what could have been a nightmare into a success. His calm, strategic approach kept the project on track when others might have faltered. If you’re tackling a complex development, Simon is the professional you want in your corner."
ELDAD GOTHELF, SVP REAL ESTATE AT KASIRER
“Over several years and multiple projects, I’ve seen firsthand Simon Raphael’s rare combination of strategic insight and relentless execution. No doubt, one of the best CFOs I know, Simon brings both clarity and creativity to every challenge, turning complex problems into practical solutions that drive real growth. Together, we’ve helped multiple clients secure millions in business loans—testament to Simon’s ability to align strategy with tangible results. His guidance has been instrumental in elevating my firm.”
AMI KASSAR, CEO AT MULTIFUNDING.COM
“Working with Simon when I was at both Knight and ESR was transformative. When we launched a new strategy, Simon not only secured $10 million in strategic investment but also structured the banking, investor, and vendor relationships that allowed us to execute with confidence. His ability to connect vision with the right financial and operational foundation is unmatched. Simon isn’t just a numbers guy—he’s a true strategic partner who made growth possible.”
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MATT CALLISTER, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT AT ELEMENTA ORAL CARE,
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