FOUNDATION
  • Accounting Systems
  • Cash Flow Processes
  • Advisor Coordination
HEALTH
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Production & Operations
  • Banking & Capital
GROWTH
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Revenue
  • Operating Rhythm
VALUE
  • Succession or Exit Planning
  • Readiness & Attractiveness
  • Price/Multiple

Raja Ramachandran

Raja Ramachandran


CFO

Richmond Metro Virginia Beach
About

Raja has over 30 years of experience in leadership, finance and operations in multiple industries. He has in-depth knowledge of financial planning & analysis (FP&A), pricing, business development and exit strategies. Combining both engineering and finance education and experience, Raja has a strong ability to integrate across the value chain of an organization to improve financial results. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), earned through the Exit Planning Institute.

Get to know Raja’s other interests

Other Interests

  • Who is your favorite musical artist?  I'm a huge fan of the band U2 and am in awe that they have been together as a band since 1976. I drive my family nuts on long driving trips because I blast U2 songs for hours! Fortunately, I (usually) don't sing along.
  • What are you passionate about?  I am very passionate about the well-being of children and helping kids in any way possible. There's no greater joy than seeing a happy child and hearing their laughter.
  • What is your favorite movie?  The Hunt for Red October, based on the Tom Clancy book. In addition to being an intricate and thrilling movie, my favorite quote stems from it. "When he reached the New World, Cortez burned his ships. As a result, his men were well motivated." This reminds me to always move forward even in uncertainty.

Before FocusCFO

Raja started his career as an engineer in the chemical industry and then transitioned to multiple commercial roles in the energy industry, agriculture and health care distribution. He has over ten years of experience in FP&A leadership roles.
He holds a B.S in Chemical Engineering (University of Alabama), MBA (Louisiana State University) and M.S. in Finance (University of Houston). In addition, he is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Planning & Analyst and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA).

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

It is a privilege to partner with entrepreneurs / business owners of small and midsize companies. Put simply, I want to help these risk takers to increase the value of their firms and exceed in their goals. I am also thrilled to be part of the incredible FocusCFO team and share in the purpose of helping businesses thrive.

At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.

FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
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Part of Your Team

Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitability
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C-Level Experience

Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.
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Team Approach

Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS

Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.

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Production & Operations
Banking & Capital
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Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
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Advisor Coordination
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