How We Work

Three ways to work with FCG

Every engagement is designed to meet you where you are — and build the operational foundation your company needs to scale without the chaos.

01

The Clarity Audit

See what's actually broken.

A focused 3–4 week engagement where we go deep on your operations, systems, and processes — and deliver a prioritized, executive-ready plan you can act on immediately. This is your entry point: low risk, high clarity, and a clear foundation for what comes next.

Ideal For
Companies that sense something is off operationally but lack the visibility to articulate exactly what. Also the right starting point for any scaling company that wants an objective operational assessment before making major system or team investments.
$3,500 – $5,000
One-time engagement
Start with an Audit
3–4
Weeks
~12
Client Hrs
5
Deliverables
Engagement Phases
Week 1 — Discovery & Intake
Kickoff, document review, stakeholder interviews, scope definition
Week 2 — Deep Assessment
Systems audit, data analysis, root cause analysis, pain point identification
Week 3 — Synthesis & Build
Findings prioritization, 90-day roadmap development, quick wins identification
Week 4 — Delivery & Handoff
Executive presentation, full report delivery, Q&A, follow-up call
What You Receive
  • Written Findings Report (10–15 pages)
  • Prioritized 90-Day Operational Roadmap
  • Quick Wins Summary (start this week)
  • Executive Presentation for leadership alignment
  • 30-minute follow-up call within 14 days
02

Fractional Ops Partner

Embedded, ongoing execution.

You get a part-time Head of Operations — embedded in your team, running your roadmap, building your systems, and giving your leadership the operational clarity they need. Without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire. Monthly retainer, 3-month minimum.

Ideal For
Companies that know what needs to change and need experienced operational leadership to drive execution. Often the natural next step after a Clarity Audit. Best for companies between 50–300 employees scaling faster than their operations can handle.
$5,000 – $7,000
/ month · 3-month minimum
Discuss This Engagement
15–20
Hrs/Week
3 mo
Minimum
30 day
Notice
Engagement Structure
Month 1 — Onboarding & Foundation
Systems access, stakeholder mapping, quick wins, OKRs & baseline KPIs
Month 2–3 — Execution & Optimization
Roadmap execution, systems builds, dashboards, weekly leadership updates
Month 4+ — Sustained Operations
Ongoing momentum, roadmap adaptation, quarterly reviews
Included Every Month
  • Weekly leadership sync (30–45 min)
  • Bi-weekly written progress report
  • Live KPI dashboard (built in first 30 days)
  • Systems implementation & optimization work
  • Quarterly operational review presentation
  • All SOPs, process maps, and documentation
03

Systems Transformation

End-to-end platform & ops overhaul.

Full ownership of a platform rollout, systems implementation, or migration — from strategy through stabilization and adoption. For companies in the middle of major operational change who need a seasoned hand to lead it properly.

Ideal For
Companies mid-implementation, recovering from a failed rollout, or preparing to launch a critical new platform. Draws directly on deep SaaS and fintech platform experience across multiple enterprise systems.
$12,000 – $25,000
Project-based · scoped per engagement
Discuss Your Project
8–16
Weeks
20–25
Hrs/Week
4
Phases
Project Phases
Phase 1 — Discovery & Strategy
Stakeholder alignment, current state audit, requirements, implementation plan
Phase 2 — Build & Configure
Platform configuration, vendor coordination, data migration, training materials
Phase 3 — Launch & Adoption
Phased go-live, live training, adoption monitoring, rapid-response support
Phase 4 — Stabilization & Handoff
Success validation, runbooks, knowledge transfer, close-out report
What You Receive
  • Implementation Strategy & Project Plan
  • Data Migration Plan & Validated Data Set
  • User Training Materials by Role
  • Post-Launch Adoption Metrics Report
  • Internal Runbooks & Knowledge Base
  • Project Close-Out Report
Compare Engagements

Not sure which is right for you?

Here's a side-by-side look at what each engagement covers.

What You Need Clarity Audit Fractional Partner Systems Transform.
Know what's broken
A prioritized roadmap
Ongoing execution support
Platform / systems implementation
Weekly leadership cadence
KPI dashboards built
Data migration support
Defined end dateFlexible
Investment $3,500–$5,000 $5–7k/mo $12–25k

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