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Corporate finance and board advisory for CEOs and CFOs facing growth, cash, or transformation challenges.
 
We turn financial complexity into clear priorities, stronger cash performance, and board-ready decisions. 

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Led by a CFO who stays through execution

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Jana Zimova brings 30+ years of leadership experience across corporate finance, transformation, crisis situations, and performance improvement in SMEs and multinational environments. 

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How I work: 

  1. Diagnose the financial reality.

  2. Define the few priorities that matter most.

  3. Support execution until results show.​

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When clients call us.

  • Cash pressure - Profit looks fine on paper, but cash is constantly tight and stressful.

  • Stalled growth - Growth has slowed, yet your cost base still reflects the “good years.”

  • Board pressure - The board is asking tougher questions, and finance lacks time, tools, or clarity to answer them.

  • Transformation complexity - You know what should improve, but projects stall because no one owns execution end-to-end.

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That is where finance must become a decision engine, not just a reporting function. 

Facts & Figures

Elev8 Strategic Finance SERVICES

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Unlock sustainable financial performance and strategic impact with our execution-focused solutions. If you’re deciding the best approach, connect with us—a complimentary 30-minute consultation will help you identify the optimal path for your business. We look forward to partnering with you to drive real results.

 

Corporate Finance 💬 

Improve profitability, cash generation, investment discipline, and performance visibility

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​Unlock clear, actionable financial roadmaps aligned with your goals to ensure your business achieves sustainable growth and a competitive advantage. Clients achieve alignment between their vision and daily decisions, eliminating wasted resources and missed targets—resulting in accelerated progress and tangible business results.

 

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Growth financing, valuation & transaction advice

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Secure the funding, valuations, and transaction support needed to expand, restructure, or realize new strategic opportunities. We deliver clarity and confidence in critical moments, enabling clients to access capital, manage change, and achieve positive outcomes from mergers, acquisitions, or business model transitions.​​

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Board Services 📈

Financial Board Literacy Services

Board financial services for sharper oversight and stronger decisions. 

 

We help board members and non-executive directors read the numbers, spot red flags early, and ask better questions with confidence.

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Four board-related capabilities: 

  • Board due diligence

  • Red-flag assessment and coaching

  • Board induction

  • Executive-to-NED transition. 

Board services

 

Crisis Management 💰 

Strategic finance and crisis management

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Unlock clear, actionable financial roadmaps aligned with your goals to ensure your business achieves sustainable growth and a competitive advantage. Clients achieve alignment between their vision and daily decisions, eliminating wasted resources and missed targets—resulting in accelerated progress and tangible business results.

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Capital allocation, risk management & governance

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Empower your organization with optimized, risk-resilient investment decisions that enable steady value creation and safeguard assets. Businesses benefit from transparent governance and efficient resource allocation, resulting in reduced risk exposure and improved financial stability.

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Change Management 🛜

Company transformation & stakeholder engagement

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Transform your business with agility, resilience, and unity—by managing change through team empowerment and stakeholder engagement for lasting impact. Our partners see accelerated adoption, improved cross-departmental collaboration, and measurable transformation outcomes.

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Digitalization & automation 

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Streamline and future-proof financial operations by implementing advanced technologies and automation, unlocking faster and more accurate results. Businesses realize increased efficiency, real-time insights, and the ability to scale operations without bottlenecks.

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Insights, Tools, and Trainings

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Start with a guide, training, or manual; bring us in when you need execution support. ​

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Guides, Documents, & Tools

Finance Academy

Short, practical trainings that turn your finance team into a proactive business partner, not just a reporting function. 

Our STRATEGIC FINANCE MANIFESTO — 10 beliefs challenging conventional CFO thinking. 10 Bold Beliefs that Redefine CFO Leadership.  

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Our Mission

 

Our Values

At Elev8 Strategic Finance, we empower businesses to achieve their peak performance by refining financial strategies and enhancing operations. With over 30 years of leadership experience in diverse environments, we seamlessly connect finance with business goals, ensuring clarity and actionable insights. Our commitment to driving sustainable growth and long-term value sets us apart as a trusted partner in your business journey.​​

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  • CARE: You are never just a case - you get a partner who understands your context and stands with you in difficult decisions. 

 

  • CHANGE: You get a sparring partner who does not just stabilize today, but prepares you for what's next.

 

  • SIMPLICITY: Your leadership team gets simple, actionable insights instead of complex reports or finance jargon. 

 

  • TRUST: You can confidently stand in front of your board knowing your numbers and story are robust. 

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