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CFO Australia is a CFO Advisory firm located in Sydney with the strong network of independent and top tier Virtual CFO’s who are ready to hit-the-ground-running and deliver the financial and strategic value your business requires to grow and prosper.

Your Trusted Partner in Financial and Strategic Growth

At CFO Australia, we specialise in providing expert CFO advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Located in Sydney, our firm boasts a robust network of independent and top-tier Virtual CFOs who are ready to hit the ground running and deliver the financial and strategic value your business requires to grow and prosper.

Extensive Local Support

CFO Australia have the backing of a local business accounting team that are on the ground and available to work within your business ensuring that your Virtual CFO adds value at a strategic level, not just at a processing level. This on-the-ground support ensures seamless integration and consistent performance.

Diverse Expertise

Our team of Virtual CFOs comprises a diverse group of professionals with a wealth of experience across various industries. From finance and accounting to strategy and business development, our experts are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive your business forward. Whether you’re a startup looking to secure funding, a small business seeking sustainable growth, or an established enterprise aiming to optimise your financial operations, our Virtual CFOs are here to tailor CFO Advisory Services to meet your unique needs.

Customised Solutions for Every Business

When you partner with CFO Australia, you gain access to an extensive network of CFO advisors who are committed to ensuring your business achieves its strategic objectives. Our CFO advisory consulting services are designed to cater to businesses of all sizes and industries.

We understand that every business is unique, and that’s why we offer part-time CFO services that can be customised to fit your specific requirements. Whether you need a part-time CFO in Sydney or a full-fledged CFO accounting team, we have the right solutions tailored to your needs.

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CFO Australia Services

Strategic CFO
Services

When deploying one of our experienced Virtual CFO’s into a clients business, we aim to free up the CEO/Executives so they can focus on core business, clients, or project deliverables. You should expect a Virtual CFO to take a leadership role in steering the financial growth and strategic initiatives for your business.

Outsourced CFO & Finance
Functions

Our outsourced CFO advisory solutions offer total financial management with agreed deliverables each month. Outsourcing your finance function to CFO Australia, will help you keep on top of increased compliance obligations but also champion best practice accounting principles into your business.

Bespoke CFO
Services

Our Virtual CFO’s are often engaged on bespoke CFO projects for our startup and large-scale enterprise clients. By introducing our bespoke CFO Services, we can tailor fit a solution that solves your immediate needs whilst considering the long-term objectives for your business, often leading to an ongoing engagement with a CFO.

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Flexible CFO solutions to meet your growing needs

CFO Australia offer flexible arrangements that include ongoing engagements through to bespoke tailored services to meet your growing needs. We do this through...

A dedicated CFO Advisory team

Our Business Advisory team has more than 125 years’ combined experience in guiding a range of domestic and international clients. Our team works in the trenches and have been Corporate CFO’s, Founders, Executives, Consultants, Company Secretaries and Mentors, bringing a diverse set of skills to their client’s business.

Global relationships

CFO Australia have clients on six continents and deal with cross border intricacies daily. Utilising our global relationships, CFO Australia provides the expertise and advice you need for successful global expansion.

Industry expertise

Building a base of Virtual CFO, Interim CFO and Full time CFOs within varied sectors, from Professional Services, Family Businesses, Tech entrepreneurial and Startup Groups, Health Sector, Hospitality, Not-for-Profit and Educational, Real Estate and Construction Financial Services.

Professional network

CFO Australia regularly tap into our direct partnerships with professional services firm Azure Group and Corporate Advisory Firm Verde Group. We have also partnered with International Alliance XLNC | www.xlnc.org, allowing us to align your business with a worldwide network of professionals, along with our domestic partner relationships that span across legal, human resources, professional coaching, investment advisory, etc.

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Added Significant Value

"The speed at which CFO Australia learnt my business, grasped the nuances of the company culture and started to add significant value to all the financial aspects of the business was nothing short of staggering. I would recommend them to any company, large of small, that needs expert financial management, a high level of financial support and advice and all the expertise of a team of some of Australia's best CFO's."

AMN Media

Very expedient and efficient

"We use the services of consulting CFO and I cannot sing their praises highly enough. They go above and beyond and are extremely knowledgeable in their various fields. At the end of the day it is also about results and they more than deliver on that too and in a very expedient and efficient manner. Highly recommended!"

P Group

Outstanding Financial Management

"Outsourcing the financial management of our business was a difficult decision, but choosing Australian CFO was one of the best decisions we made as a business.I cannot praise them enough for the value they brought to the company, the senior management team and our parent company in Europe, who relied on them for compliance advice and delivery, local expertise and knowledge and outstanding financial management."

Advantage Media

Largely successful

"My experience was them doing Corporate Advisory and structuring a transaction and option deal for a large property successfully for me. I can’t speak highly enough of Michael and the team. The transaction was largely successful due to their efforts."

MDA Group

First-class Corporate Advisory

"Michael and the team have provided A Group with a wealth of knowledge and expertise during periods of significant growth for our organisation. Their corporate advisory, especially in relation to tech, is first-class."

A Group

Insights

CFO Solutions Series #2: Accelerating Growth

In the fast-paced world of business, innovation is a key driver of growth. However, without an efficient operational foundation, even the most innovative ideas can struggle to scale. As CFOs, we play a pivotal role in not only embracing innovation but also ensuring the company operates at peak efficiency to sustain and accelerate that growth.

October 8, 2024

CFO Solutions Series #1: Embracing Innovation

Welcome to the inaugural edition of our CFO Solution Series, where we delve into the critical role of innovation in financial leadership. As businesses navigate through unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the ability to innovate stands out as a decisive factor in achieving sustainable growth and resilience.

July 17, 2024

What comes after the First 90 Days with a Virtual CFO

Embarking on the journey of integrating a Virtual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) into your business is a significant step toward financial efficiency and strategic growth. Now that you've successfully navigated through the initial 90 days of this partnership, it's time to plan the next steps.

February 7, 2024

Why Hiring an Interim CFO is Critical During Periods of Rapid Change or Growth

Organisations frequently find themselves navigating through periods of rapid growth or undergoing significant changes. Whether it be expanding into new markets, undergoing a merger or acquisition, or responding to industry shifts, these transformative moments demand strategic decision-making and financial acumen.

January 21, 2024

5 Key Differences Between Virtual CFO and Interim CFO

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, companies often find themselves in need of financial expertise without the commitment of a full-time CFO. This is where Virtual CFOs and Interim CFOs step in, offering flexible solutions to meet specific financial needs. While their goals align, the approaches and nuances of these roles differ significantly.

January 15, 2024

CFO Checklist: What to Tackle in the First 90 Days after Engaging a CFO

Hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a crucial step for the financial health and strategic growth of your business. In the first 90 days, a CFO can make a significant impact by implementing key strategies and setting the financial foundation for success. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to make sure your CFO covers all important...

December 10, 2023

Mastering the Art of Scaling Your Business with a Virtual CFO

Scaling your business is an exciting endeavor, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to managing finances. As your company expands, the need for strategic financial guidance becomes crucial. Enter the Virtual CFO — a key player in the art of scaling your business successfully. In this blog post, we'll explore the role of a Virtual CFO and how their expertise can propel your business to new heights.

November 28, 2023

The Impact Of A Growth CFO In Tech Startups

In the dynamic realm of tech startups, where innovation and agility are key, the role of a Growth CFO has never been more crucial. Often considered the financial architect of success, a Growth CFO goes beyond traditional financial management, playing a pivotal role in steering the company towards sustainable growth.

October 16, 2023

10 Benefits of Engaging a Part-Time CFO in Your Business

Could your business benefit from outsourced CFO services? Here are 10 reasons why it may be time to engage a part-time CFO.

October 10, 2023

How to find a Virtual CFO that suits your Business?

Businesses choose to engage a Virtual CFO for a multitude of reasons. Among some of the most common of these are to achieve better cash flow management, strategy and direction, leadership, productivity, financial reporting or analysis, informed decision making and diversified access to resources.

November 29, 2022

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) vs. Accountant – What’s the difference?

It is tempting for a business to look to hire an accounting all-rounder, who can manage an assortment of financial tasks, such as, taxation, compliance, reporting, accounting, and business strategy. However finding an accountant who can manage all aspects of the financial mix is both rare and expensive. What is the difference between a CFO and an accountant, and how will adding a CFO Service help.

October 26, 2022

How a Virtual CFO can drive business productivity in 2022

Over the past two years, many industries were financially impacted by Covid-19, in ways nobody could possibly have predicted. However, as in the last financial crisis in 2007-08, the best performing companies looked to improve productivity, which provided the capacity to grow quickly once into the recovery period.

September 27, 2022

In-House CFO vs. Outsourced CFO

There is no doubt that hiring a full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) makes complete sense when a business reaches a certain size or an advanced level of complexity in structure. There is also no question that a CFO occupies a crucial role in growing a business’ profitability, especially in the longer term. The decision facing business owners, is when is the right time to bring on a full-time CFO or whether there are benefits to having a part-time or outsourced CFO until a full-time CFO role stacks up financially.

May 27, 2022

Ultimate Guide to outsourcing a CFO

Most small to medium sized businesses (SMB's), whatever their business sector or the types of products they produce, or services they offer, face the same challenge at some point in their lifecycle. They all need help with their financial reporting. Entrepreneurs who start businesses are fantastic at identifying opportunities and the need for new products and services and can talk for hours about what they are working on and the opportunities they have identified. However, when faced with financial reporting and compliance, they are often uninterested and lack understanding.

May 18, 2022

How CFO’s can drive business productivity in 2022

Over the past two years, many industries have been financially impacted by the Covid-19, in ways nobody could possibly have predicted. However, as in the last financial crisis in 2007-08, the best performing companies looked to improve productivity, which provided the capacity to grow quickly once into the recovery period.

May 16, 2022

The advantages of Outsourced CFO Services

The reason why a business should have an outsourced CFO is that they offer ‘strategic financial insight and manoeuvring that leads to increased revenue, without the need to pay a full-time CFO salary.’

April 19, 2022

Five ways to grow your business with a Virtual CFO

There are very few business owners who wouldn’t welcome expert financial advice and financial help if it was available, as good financial advice and financial management are keys to success for any business, small or large.

March 5, 2022

What are the benefits of Outsourced CFO Services?

Numerous small to medium sized businesses (SMB) have outsourced their CFO function to a CFO Service company and for a number of good reasons: The costs of a full time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are often prohibitive for a small or medium sized company. It is virtually impossible to find a part time CFO, often because experienced CFO’s who want to work part time are working for CFO Service companies and not available for smaller organisations.

February 18, 2022

What value can a CFO bring to my business

A CFO can make a huge difference in the way a business grows and how it operates on a day-to-day basis, as well as having a dramatic impact on the financial strategy, including forward planning, capital raising, borrowing, financial and tax planning, compliance, and business owner exit. It is hard to disagree a chief financial officer or CFO services don’t add significantly to a business.

November 23, 2021

What is an Outsourced CFO Service?

Outsourcing CFO services will give companies all the benefits of having a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on their team, but at a much-reduced cost.

October 3, 2021

How to avoid wasting time when buying a business?

SME’s can get caught up in the excitement an acquisition opportunity presents, but often the process can be time consuming, a drain on resources and very costly if you don’t manage the process properly up front.

June 19, 2019

Managing an effective Accounting team

Effectively managed accounting teams invariably make a significant difference to the general performance of a business. With integrity of the accounting function comes reliable and timely financial and management information.

May 20, 2018

CFO decision fatigue: Is it effecting you?

Today’s top executives make hundreds of decisions each day. We marvel at the amount of decisions a Finance Executive and especially Virtual CFOs that act for more than one organisation has to make on a daily basis. Couple the professional decisions with family, friends, health and other life commitments and it begins to add up!

May 12, 2018

The value of CFO Profiling

Organisations normally engage in developing a robust CFO Profile when they need to recruit, however conducting the same process within your organisation when recruitment is not the focus can have great benefits for aligning business strategy with the individual and team.

March 23, 2018

How a Board can influence an SMB Business?

A functional Board contributes to the overall productivity of the organisation and staff often look to the Board of Directors for guidance, regulations, support, and the tools and resources to do the work that is expected of them. When a Board is lax or negligent, or does not take care of tasks and responsibilities, it doesn’t take long before staff and the daily operations of the organisation are affected.

February 19, 2018

What are you projecting – The Power of Feedback and Perceptions

Ever been given feedback that you disagree with? What was your response? If you are like most, then your response was probably along the lines of: Anger; “Where does he/she get off telling me that.” Denial; “That’s not how it happened.” Deflection; “He/she should concentrate on their own problems.” Righteousness; “What would he/she know? I know more about this than them.”

October 20, 2017

Why is month-end keeping you up at night?

I have always been amazed when I hear CFOs and their teams working well into the night to fulfil their month end obligations. Journals, rework, analysis, reporting until the late hours of the evening, month after month, year after year.

August 2, 2017

Is it time to engage a CFO?

There is a common misconception out there that a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a role only available to the large corporate. However, if you continue to hold this view you could be doing your business a critical injustice. Having the commercial guidance that a CFO can provide to get your business from where you are now to where you want to be is one of the best investments a business owner can make.

May 20, 2017

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