Strategic FP&A for Tech Startups: A Comprehensive Guide

Reactive Publishing
Strategic FP&A for Tech Startups is the essential guide for founders, CFOs, and financial analysts navigating the volatile, fast-paced world of startup finance. Written by Hayden Van Der Post, a veteran in financial planning and analysis, this book decodes how to build agile, investor-ready financial models and turn chaotic growth into clear, strategic advantage.
Inside, you’ll uncover:
The startup-specific KPIs VCs actually care about
Burn rate vs runway vs scalability—what matters when
How to build and stress-test lean, actionable models that evolve with your business
Budgeting frameworks for product pivots, growth phases, and investor pressure
Revenue forecasting under uncertainty and non-linear scale
Scenario planning that goes beyond best/worst/expected
How to use FP&A as your offensive weapon, not just a reporting tool
Whether you're a seed-stage founder or Series B CFO, this book helps you make decisions with precision, communicate with confidence, and secure funding with financial narratives that win. No fluff, just a battle-tested blueprint for turning financial chaos into clarity.