River Jangda
Fractional CFO | Strategic Growth Partner | Turnaround Specialist
Where River operates
Strategic financial leadership
Cash flow forecasting, management, and optimization
Full-cycle budgeting and financial planning
Margin analysis and profit improvement strategies
KPI development, dashboard creation, and internal reporting systems
Capital raising strategy and investor readiness
Fundraising materials: financial models, pitch decks, and data rooms
Scenario modeling and decision support
Business model refinement and unit economics optimization
Turnaround strategy and operational restructuring
Cost reduction and resource reallocation
M&A preparation, diligence support, and integration planning
Board reporting and executive-level financial communication
Systems and process design for finance and operations
About River
River Jangda - CFO
River Jangda
Fractional CFO \| Strategic Growth Partner \| Turnaround Specialist
River Jangda is a seasoned financial strategist and operator with 15+ years of experience helping founders and leadership teams take control of their numbers and drive better business outcomes. He has led over 300 consulting engagements and served as a trusted advisor to startups, SMEs, and middle market companies across the U.S., Middle East, and Asia.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic financial leadership
Cash flow forecasting, management, and optimization
Full-cycle budgeting and financial planning
Margin analysis and profit improvement strategies
KPI development, dashboard creation, and internal reporting systems
Capital raising strategy and investor readiness
Fundraising materials: financial models, pitch decks, and data rooms
Scenario modeling and decision support
Business model refinement and unit economics optimization
Turnaround strategy and operational restructuring
Cost reduction and resource reallocation
M&A preparation, diligence support, and integration planning
Board reporting and executive-level financial communication
Systems and process design for finance and operations
About River
River Jangda is a seasoned financial strategist and operator with 15+ years of experience helping founders and leadership teams take control of their numbers and drive better business outcomes. He has led over 300 consulting engagements and served as a trusted advisor to startups, SMEs, and middle market companies across the U.S., Middle East, and Asia.
River brings a rare blend of financial, operational, and strategic execution capabilities—making him uniquely effective in helping businesses at critical inflection points. Whether scaling rapidly, raising capital, navigating restructuring, or facing margin pressure, he embeds with teams to build systems, clarify metrics, and drive performance.
His background includes managing multimillion-dollar P&Ls, advising on investor readiness and capital strategy, and leading operational turnarounds that have resulted in industry-leading profit margins and stabilized cash flow. Previously, River built and exited his own company and led advisory work in industries ranging from construction and logistics to fintech and manufacturing.
He holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore and brings global perspective, tactical rigor, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset to every engagement.
Focus Areas:
- Cash Flow & Financial Control
- Scalable Systems & Reporting
- Growth Planning & Fundraising Strategy
- Turnaround, Margin Expansion & Cost Efficiency
- Investor Relations & Capital Advisory
If you've ever had questions like these... River can help answer them:
“Are we on track to hit our financial targets this year?”
“Where can we find the working capital needed to fulfill this new contract we just signed?”
“How do I know if we’re pricing our jobs, products, or services correctly?”
“Which customers or product lines are least profitable, and why?”
"What will our cash position look like in three months?”
“How can we get our customers to pay us sooner while keeping them happy?”
“Which variables have the biggest impact on our bottom line?”
"What’s the biggest financial risk we’re not paying attention to?”
“How much do we need to sell this quarter to break even?”
“Will we need financing, or can we self-fund growth over the next 6-12 months?
“Can we model how a 5% cost increase will impact our gross margin?”
“Are we setting aside enough to cover upcoming tax payments?”
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Progressive Expansion
Start with one CXO, and expand support gradually as needs evolve—ensuring continuity throughout your journey.
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Even when you work with just River, they're backed by the entire collective for holistic results.
Our fractional model means you're not locked into a long-term commitment or paying for idle time. Instead, you gain targeted, high-level leadership tailored to your business phase and priorities.
