jonesrussell Financial Snapshot
Quick view of your financial position: revenue, expenses, invoicing, and cash flow.
What to Check
1. Revenue (finances/overview.md)
- This month's revenue
- Month-over-month trend
- Active revenue streams
2. Outstanding (finances/invoicing.md if exists)
- Unpaid invoices
- Overdue amounts
- Upcoming invoices to send
3. Expenses (finances/expenses.md if exists)
- This month's expenses
- Major categories
- Unusual items
4. Cash Flow
- Net position (revenue - expenses)
- Runway or buffer
- Upcoming obligations
Output Format
## Financial Snapshot - [Date]
### This Month: [Month Year]
| Metric | Amount | vs Last Month |
|--------|--------|---------------|
| Revenue | $X | +/-X% |
| Expenses | $X | +/-X% |
| Net | $X | +/-X% |
### Revenue Breakdown
| Source | Amount | Status |
|--------|--------|--------|
| [Client/Stream] | $X | Received / Outstanding |
**Total Received:** $X
**Total Outstanding:** $X
### Outstanding Invoices
| Invoice | Client | Amount | Sent | Due | Status |
|---------|--------|--------|------|-----|--------|
| [#] | [Client] | $X | [Date] | [Date] | Upcoming / Due / Overdue |
**Total Outstanding:** $X
**Overdue:** $X
### Invoices to Send
| Client | Work | Est. Amount | Ready? |
|--------|------|-------------|--------|
| [Client] | [Description] | $X | Yes/No |
### Expenses This Month
| Category | Amount | Notes |
|----------|--------|-------|
| [Category] | $X | |
**Total Expenses:** $X
### Cash Flow Summary
- **Revenue this month:** $X
- **Expenses this month:** $X
- **Net this month:** $X
- **Outstanding receivables:** $X
- **Expected cash in:** $X (next 30 days)
### Alerts
- [Any financial concerns or actions needed]
### Tax Set-Aside (if applicable)
- **Should set aside:** $X (at X% rate)
- **Actually set aside:** $X
- **Next quarterly due:** [Date]
Archetype Variations
Consultant/Solo
Focus on client invoicing, project-based revenue, and utilization-based capacity.
Founder
Include runway calculation, burn rate, and path to next fundraise.
### Runway Check
- **Cash on hand:** $X
- **Monthly burn:** $X
- **Runway:** X months (until [Date])
- **Next milestone before raise:** [What]
Executive
Focus on budget tracking, department spend, and initiative costs if applicable.
Creator
Break down by revenue stream: sponsorships, products, affiliate, etc.
### Revenue by Stream
| Stream | This Month | Last Month | Trend |
|--------|------------|------------|-------|
| Sponsorships | $X | $X | up/flat/down |
| Products | $X | $X | up/flat/down |
| Affiliate | $X | $X | up/flat/down |
Tone
- Numbers-focused, clear
- Highlight concerns prominently
- Actionable recommendations
- No judgment about spending
When to Run
- Weekly or biweekly
- End of month
- Before making financial decisions
- When feeling uncertain about cash position
- Before quarterly tax payments