Consulting

Solve financial and operational bottlenecks in one swift move.

Targeted operational support for growing businesses. Simplify your path to growth with consulting support backed by CFO and COO expertise.

The right expertise. At the right time.

Whether you’re scaling, restructuring, or preparing for investment, project-based consulting with Emily provides you with CFO and COO-level insight without the full-time commitment.

Project-based consulting

For when you’re facing a specific challenge and need expert support to move forward.

This option is ideal if your business is:

  • In transition (growth, restructuring, preparing for funding or acquisition)
  • Struggling with messy financials or systems
  • Feeling constant pressure around cash flow or budgeting
  • Caught in operational inefficiencies that won’t untangle themselves

What’s included

  • Financial Clarity Check (errors, risks, missed opportunities)
  • Deep-dive operational assessments (systems, workflows, processes)
  • Cash flow and budgeting support for projects
  • Systems and technology consulting (tools that save time and reduce errors)
  • Payroll, and people-process alignment
  • Strategic planning sessions (quarterly or project-based)

The pricing

Project-based consulting starts at $2,500. This is dependent on scope and complexity.

Together we’ll work out exactly what you need, and how much it will cost, after a quick discovery call.

Simply want to know your financial position and get some guidance on what to do next?

FAQs

What is an operational project consultant?

An operational project consultant is someone who steps into a business on a project basis to solve specific financial and operational bottlenecks that go beyond day-to-day finances.

This helps your business grow without chaos.

Do I need a project consultant?

If you feel like you’re constantly reacting instead of planning, you’re ready for a consultant to help clear the path forward.

What if I only want monthly accounting?

That’s covered under our Accounting & Tax services. Start there if you need reliable filings!

Will I need to change systems or staff?

Not always. We’ll start by evaluating your current systems and only recommend changes that add real value.

The Consulting Process

We’re here to help you through your challenges through bespoke, strategic support.

1: Discovery Call

A conversation to confirm we’re a nice fit.

A diverse group of professionals engage in a collaborative team meeting in a stylish office environment.

3: Proposal

We’ll present your risks, opportunities, and a structured plan going forward.

4: Project engagement

We’ll work with you to create clarity so you can complete your project with confidence knowing we are by your side.

What it's like to work with Emily

What it’s like to work with Emily

Emily is the energetic, strategic presence behind Woods’ operations and consulting work.

With over 15 years’ experience leading financial systems and process design for small businesses, she acts as an embedded Head of Finance, without the full-time overhead.

Known for her detail-oriented thinking and steady leadership, Emily helps growth-stage businesses untangle messy operations, build smarter systems, and gain financial clarity. She brings a holistic lens that connects cash flow, people, and planning so owners can make decisions with confidence.

You just need clarity.

Whether you need short-term problem-solving or an ongoing strategic partner, you’ll get hands-on, accessible support from someone who’s scaled businesses before and who loves doing it.

We’ll start with a call and work out what option fits your business best, together.