Our Team

CFO Australia team take a hands-on approach in managing the complex needs of your business, utilising best practice fundamentals to enable positive outcomes.

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Our CFO & Advisory team specialises in the
strategic and transactional activities for its clients.

Our CFO Advisory team consists of highly talented and experienced senior finance executives who each have a substantial commercial background and have worked with various sized businesses across a wide range of industries and in a multitude of countries. Our team take a hands-on approach in managing the complex needs of your business, utilising best practice fundamentals to enable positive outcomes. Whether it be a simple transaction or a complex undertaking, our Advisors have the intelligence and practical experience to deliver superior results.

CFO Australia will implement a dedicated Client Service Team into your business with the necessary expertise and knowledge to support the complex needs of today’s entrepreneur. Our client reach is global and our experience enables us to support you in areas that are relevant for you no matter what lifecycle stage your business is at.

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Meet our Board

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DirectorMichael Derin

CFO Australia’s Director and Lead Advisor with over 30 years’ experience as a Senior Finance professional, Chartered Accountant, Corporate Advisor and Board Advisor across Asia-Pacific with a track record of leading multi-million-dollar projects to success.

DirectorKelly Morgan

CFO Australia’s Director and Lead Advisor with over 34 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant, CFO and Board Advisor across multiple businesses. Kelly is inspired to connect with people each day and influence their success.

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Meet our CFOs

Virtual CFOKarin Darcy

Karin is a CA qualified, highly experienced finance and operations professional. Karin is passionate about working closely with SMB business owners to help them achieve their business goals through the implementation of innovative solutions to their accounting needs as well as being highly competent in managing finance teams to deliver consistent and reliable information to the business.

Virtual CFOBill Nuttall

A highly capable CFO, Bill has worked in executive roles as CFO, Treasurer, Company Secretary and Director Finance. Leading teams in changing markets, volatile economies, and growth businesses for some of the world’s largest listed, private equity and family companies, Bills breadth of experience spans a multitude of industries including logistics, retail, technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and resources industries.

Virtual CFORuadhan King

Ruadhan is an experienced CFO with over 25 years’ experience in financial management roles in Ireland, Australia and the UK, across a variety of industries such as financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, real estate and utilities, bringing hands-on expertise in operations, reporting, M&A, and portfolio finance.

Virtual CFOSteven Nicholson

Steven is a CPA-qualified fractional CFO with three decades of commercial advisory experience across the manufacturing, wholesale, hospitality and professional services industries. He combines professional-practice technical expertise with more than 20 years of helping SME owners and directors scale their businesses and navigate the complexity that comes with growth. Steven is a hands-on operator who also brings board-level insight to aligning finance with strategy and managing risk. He’s passionate about building trusting professional relationships with his clients and supporting them to achieve their business goals.

How our Virtual CFO’s work?

Strategy & Advice

We analyse where your business is now to where you want to be, clarifying your goals, then we create a plan to reach them. A well thought out strategic plan will be the key to your success.

Implementation & Hands on approach

We don’t just give you the strategy, we work with you to ensure you remain focused on the financial and operational performance goals that enable success.

Exponential Growth

We have tracked our clients success and on average overall business growth is tracking at 23%+ year on year. Through solid planning, hands on involvement and ongoing review of strategies, our CFO’s help clients grow and reach their goals.

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

Virtual CFO: A Game-Changer for Startups and SMEs Looking to Thrive in 2025

Businesses are increasingly turning to Virtual CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) as a solution to their challenges. By providing expert financial leadership without the cost of a full-time executive, Virtual CFOs are proving to be a game-changer for startups and SMEs looking to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

April 1, 2025

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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