Experts In Manufacturing Finance
Manufacturing Finance. Manufacturing Focus.
Your Manufacturing CFO—Without the Full-Time Cost
I'm Tolani Lawson, founder of Fiscal 12 — a fractional CFO firm serving small and mid-sized manufacturing, logistics, and distribution companies. After more than 15 years leading finance functions for private equity-backed, high-growth companies, I witnessed a recurring challenge: brilliant, hardworking manufacturing business owners were being held back — not by lack of demand or skill, but by financial blind spots that the right CFO could easily solve in weeks.
The problems were all too familiar:
Margins shrinking because product costs weren't tracked at the SKU level
Cash flow uncertainty keeping owners awake at night - not knowing if they could make payroll after a slow month
Financial reports built for the tax accountant, not the decisions that actually matter: Can I afford this hire? Should I invest in new equipment? How do I scale without losing control?
Having worked across FP&A, M&A, treasury, and operational finance, I knew these challenges could be transformed into competitive advantages with the right financial systems and strategic approach.
That's exactly why Fiscal 12 exists—to give small and mid-sized manufacturing businesses access to the same level of financial insight and strategy that large, investor-backed companies rely on to drive profitable growth.
Why Manufacturing Owners Choose Fiscal 12
01
Deep Manufacturing Finance Expertise
From inventory management to margin optimization, I understand the unique complexities that make or break profitability in manufacturing.
02
Private Equity-Grade Strategic Insight
I bring the same investor-level financial lens to your business that I once used to prepare companies for funding, acquisitions, and accelerated growth. You get CFO-caliber strategy and analysis—at a fraction of the full-time cost.
03
Hands-On, Results-Driven Partnership
I roll up my sleeves to optimize your cost structures, strengthen working capital, and build financial systems that actually work on your production floor. Every recommendation comes with a clear path to implementation.
Tolani Lawson
Founder & Fractional CFO
CPA
ACCA
MSc Finance
15+ Years
Years Manufacturing Finance Leadership
Revenue Managed Across Career
Average Margin
Improvement
ERP Systems Implemented or Optimized
The Fiscal 12 Process
A proven approach to transforming manufacturing finances
1
Diagnose
Deep dive into financial structure, cost allocation, and cash flow patterns
2
Design
Build customized strategy aligned with operations and growth goals
3
Deliver
Implement systems and dashboards for real-time visibility
4
Drive
Ongoing optimization and strategic guidance as you scale
