Our Values
Team Culture
We win together.
High-performing companies thrive on trust, communication, and shared purpose. At NextPlay CFO, we embed ourselves in your organization, not just as advisors, but as teammates. We foster alignment across leadership, finance, and operations to drive collective success.
Performance
Every play counts.
We believe in measurable impact. Whether it’s optimizing pricing, preparing for a raise, or refining your financial model, we focus on execution that moves the needle. We help you define KPIs, monitor progress, and deliver results that matter.
Accountability
Own the outcome.
Accountability builds trust. We take ownership of our role, our recommendations, and our deliverables. We expect the same from our partners. That’s how we build momentum; and how we earn the right to lead.
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Resilience
Play through adversity.
Markets shift. Deals stall. Teams evolve. We show up with steady hands and clear eyes: ready to adapt, recalibrate, and lead through change. We know how to bounce back, stay focused, and keep moving forward.
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Strategy
Plan the next play.
We don’t just react; we anticipate. Our work is rooted in scenario planning, strategic modeling, and long-term vision. Whether you’re raising capital, entering new markets, or preparing for an exit, we help you see the field and call the right play.
Our Story
Mario Grande is the founder of NextPlay CFO, a strategic finance consultancy built for growth-stage companies that demand clarity, confidence, and capital strategy. With over two decades of experience as an operator across SaaS, industrial, and emerging tech sectors, Mario brings board-level insight and hands-on execution to every engagement.
He’s advised companies through funding rounds, go-to-market pivots, and transformation; always with a focus on performance, accountability, and resilience. His work blends the precision of financial modeling with the foresight of scenario planning, helping companies not just react, but anticipate.
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Whether serving as an embedded CFO, a strategic advisor, or a project-based partner, Mario leads with integrity, clarity, and a deep respect for legacy, both personal and professional. He’s not just building models; he’s helping companies build their next play.
Services
Project-Based Engagements
Execute with Precision.
For companies that need targeted financial deliverables fast. Whether it’s investor-ready modeling, pricing strategy, or due diligence support, we deliver high-impact outputs with speed, clarity, and strategic depth.
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Custom financial models, pricing analysis, board decks
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Contract reviews, compliance audits, scenario planning
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Executive summary and stakeholder walkthrough
CFO Advisory
Advise with Impact.
A monthly partnership designed for founders, CEOs, and finance teams seeking board-level insight without full-time overhead. We serve as your strategic finance partner: guiding decisions, coaching teams, and pressure-testing plans.
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Monthly advisory sessions (virtual or in-person)
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Customizable role: CEO partner, exec coach, finance mentor
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Deep dives on pricing, fundraising, M&A, and compliance
CFO-as-a-Service
Lead with Authority.
For companies ready to scale with embedded CFO leadership. We become part of your organization; representing you internally and externally, engaging with investors and boards, and driving strategic momentum from within.
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Public representation as CFO (if desired)
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Company-wide access and internal visibility
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On-demand availability (response within hours)
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Strategic planning, forecasting, capital strategy
“Strategy in motion means always thinking two steps ahead.”