Advisory & CFO Support

The financial leadership
your business
deserves.

You don't need a full-time CFO to make smart financial decisions. Our advisory service gives you senior-level financial expertise — exactly when you need it, without the $200k+ overhead of a full-time hire.

Fractional
CFO expertise at a fraction of the cost
Forward
Looking — not just backward reporting
Monthly
Advisory sessions focused on decisions ahead
On-call
Ad hoc support between sessions

"Most business owners are too close to the numbers to see clearly. We bring the outside perspective that changes decisions."

What makes this different

Beyond compliance — into strategy

Traditional accounting is backward-looking. Advisory is forward-looking. We combine both to give you a complete financial picture and the guidance to act on it.

Traditional Accounting

Compliance focused

  • Records what happened last year
  • Prepares returns and lodges obligations
  • Reports on your financial position
  • Reactive to your questions only
  • No cash flow or growth modelling
  • No strategic input between tax seasons
Advisory & CFO Support

Growth focused

  • Plans what happens next year and beyond
  • Drives decisions around cash, margin & capital
  • Turns data into actionable strategy
  • Proactively brings opportunities to you
  • Rolling cash flow forecasts & scenario models
  • On-call support for time-sensitive decisions
How we help

Pick your situation — see how advisory applies

Advisory looks different depending on where you are in your business journey. Select your situation below.

Scaling fast
Cash flow pressure
Planning to exit
Seeking funding
Revenue & margin modelling

We model out what your growth trajectory looks like at different revenue levels — so you know what's possible and what it costs to get there.

Headcount & cost planning

We help you plan when and how to hire — ensuring your cost base doesn't outgrow your revenue as you scale.

Structure & tax efficiency

Fast growth often exposes tax and structure inefficiencies. We review your setup and restructure proactively before the ATO notices before you do.

Cash flow diagnosis

We identify exactly where cash is leaking — whether it's debtor days, inventory, margins, or timing mismatches between income and expenses.

13-week cash flow model

A rolling short-term cash flow model so you can see what's coming and make decisions — not just react to what's already happened.

Finance & facility advice

We advise on whether additional credit facilities, debtor finance, or restructured payment terms would relieve the pressure — and help you approach lenders correctly.

Business valuation readiness

We prepare your financials and structure to maximise the valuation a buyer or acquirer will place on the business — often 12–24 months before the exit.

Tax-effective exit structuring

We model the most tax-effective exit path — including small business CGT concessions, asset vs share sales, and timing of the transaction.

Succession planning

For family transitions or management buyouts, we model the financial impact and structure the handover to protect both the outgoing and incoming parties.

Investor-ready financials

We prepare your financial statements, KPIs, and forecasts to the standard investors and lenders expect — removing the first objection in any funding conversation.

Financial model & projections

A credible, well-structured financial model with detailed assumptions — giving investors confidence in your numbers and your management team's capability.

Debt vs equity guidance

We advise on whether debt, equity, or a hybrid approach suits your situation — and model the dilution and repayment impact of each option on your long-term position.

What's included

Strategic support across your business

Our advisory service adapts to your business — whether you need ongoing CFO-style support or targeted help for a specific decision.

Cash Flow Forecasting

Rolling 12-month cash flow models showing exactly where your business is heading — and where to course-correct before problems become crises.

Budgeting & Planning

Annual budgets and scenario planning that give your business real financial targets and a clear roadmap to hit them — not just last year's numbers plus 10%.

Profitability Analysis

We identify which products, services, clients, or divisions are driving margin — and which are quietly eroding it — so you can act on what actually matters.

Performance Reviews

Monthly or quarterly sessions where we analyse your numbers, benchmark against goals, and guide your next moves — focused on decisions ahead, not reporting on the past.

Finance & Funding Advice

Guidance on debt structuring, bank lending, investor readiness, and capital allocation — so you approach the right source of capital with the right information.

Exit & Succession Planning

Whether you're building to sell or planning a long-term transition, we help you structure and position your business for the outcome you want — on your terms and timeline.

Who it's for

Growing businesses that think beyond compliance

Advisory is for business owners who want more than a tax return — they want a financial partner who's invested in their outcome.

Businesses scaling rapidly
Owners preparing to exit
Startups seeking investment
Businesses with cash flow challenges
Operators entering new markets
Owners who want a financial sounding board
How it works

A partnership built around your goals

Step 01
Discovery & diagnosis
A deep-dive into your financials, goals, and challenges to understand where you are and where you want to go.
Step 02
Financial foundations
Reporting frameworks, forecasting models, and KPIs established — giving you a clear, ongoing view of business performance.
Step 03
Advisory sessions
Monthly or quarterly meetings focused on decisions ahead and strategic guidance — not just reviewing what already happened.
Step 04
On-call support
Between sessions, you have access to us for ad hoc questions, quick reviews, or time-sensitive financial decisions.
Common questions

Advisory & CFO Support — answered

How is this different from my regular accountant?
A traditional accountant is largely focused on compliance — preparing your returns, lodging your BAS, and keeping you on the right side of the ATO. Advisory goes further: we work with you on strategy, cash flow, growth planning, and decision-making throughout the year. Most businesses that engage us for advisory also have us handle their compliance — so everything is connected and nothing falls through the gap between tax time and the rest of the year.
What does a typical advisory engagement look like?
It typically starts with a discovery session where we review your financials, understand your goals, and identify the key areas where better financial information would change your decisions. From there, we establish a reporting framework and meet monthly or quarterly to review performance, work through challenges, and plan ahead. Between sessions, you have direct access to us for questions and ad hoc support — it functions like having a CFO on retainer, without the full-time cost.
At what stage does a business need advisory support?
The honest answer is earlier than most business owners think. We typically see the highest impact when businesses are growing fast (and need to stay ahead of cash and cost), facing a specific challenge (cash flow pressure, a funding decision, an acquisition), or planning an exit in the next 3–5 years. If you're making financial decisions without a clear picture of your numbers — or relying on gut feel rather than data — advisory will almost certainly pay for itself quickly.
How much does advisory support cost?
Advisory is priced based on the scope of engagement — the frequency of sessions, the complexity of your business, and the depth of analysis required. We offer both ongoing retainer arrangements and project-based engagements for specific needs. We'll scope an engagement that fits your business and your budget during the discovery call, with no pressure and no opaque pricing. Most clients find the cost is a fraction of the value created in the first year.

Ready for a real financial partner?

Let's talk about where you want to take your business.

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