About Fiscal 12
Experts In Manufacturing Finance
Manufacturing Finance. Manufacturing Focus.
Your Manufacturing CFO—Without the Full-Time Cost
I founded Fiscal 12 after more than 15 years leading finance functions for private equity-backed, high-growth companies across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. Throughout my career, 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
Direct Access to the Expert
When you work with Fiscal 12, you work directly with me—not a rotating team of junior associates learning your business on your dime.
This means faster answers, deeper context, and strategic guidance from someone who has evaluated hundreds of manufacturing businesses from the investor's perspective.
One industry. One focus. Your dedicated financial partner.
Results That Speak for Themselves
15+
Years Manufacturing Finance Leadership
$2B+
Revenue Managed Across Career
5–10%
Average Margin
Improvement
8
ERP Systems Implemented or Optimized
What Clients Say
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
Ready to See What's Hiding in Your Numbers?
Book a complimentary 30-minute strategy session. No pitch—just an honest conversation about where your manufacturing finances stand and what's possible.
Free 30-minute consultation • No commitment required
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