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How an outsourced CFO can power business success

Any company interested in accelerating growth and reducing risk needs a finance leader, but the cost of hiring an experienced in-house CFO isn’t always a viable option. That’s where an outsourced CFO can come in to deliver best-in-class accounting, operational and strategy guidance for your company.

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Key benefits of outsourced CFO services

For a growing business, having the right financial leadership can be a game-changer. Our comprehensive outsourced CFO services provide value across all parts of the business.

Grow Your Finance Team

  • Enhanced decision-making

  • Cost-effective

  • Flexible and scalable

  • Financial planning and analysis

  • Financial reporting

  • Raising capital

Why choose our CFO advisory services

Think of us as a partner in business strategy. We have decades of experience helping businesses like yours to boost cash flow, grow revenue streams and set — and meet — financial goals. Best of all, we do that while seamlessly integrating with your existing systems.

Get direct access to our skills for a fraction of the cost

Leverage the full scope of the skills and expertise required of a CFO, without having to recruit or invest in a full-time employee. You can scale the finance function up or down to align with business needs.

Optimise the performance of your finance team

Using an experienced outsourced CFO based locally can lead and guide a team of offshore accountants, providing you with an optimal mix of high level skills and cost effective day to day financial management.

Work with a dedicated financial expert with in-depth local knowledge

Continuity in communication is important as your business grows, and we pride ourselves on offering proactive support. With our outsourced CFO services, you’ll have one point of contact based in Australia who is across the latest developments in the Australian accounting, tax and regulatory environment.

When to work with an outsourced CFO

From startups to corporations, all sorts of companies can be candidates for CFO services:

  • You’re an entrepreneur who needs help with forecasting and analysing financial results.
  • You have a small or mid-size business that doesn’t warrant a full-time CFO just yet.
  • Your business has outgrown its small finance department and needs someone to manage more sophisticated planning.
  • You don’t have the budget to hire a full-time CFO and would prefer to engage a contract CFO who doesn’t require other employee benefits.
  • You need regular and custom financial reporting to make critical business decisions.
  • You’ve raised capital and are now responsible for keeping investors updated.
  • You’re hoping to raise capital and need to put together a compelling presentation for potential investors.

How to work with an outsourced CFO

Our job is to make outsourcing a CFO as smooth as possible. Here’s what to expect when you work with S&B Private:

Initial consultation and gap analysis. We work with your CEO and finance leaders to identify and address your challenges and priorities, focusing on scalable solutions that grow with your business.

Integrate and execute. You’ll get our virtual CFO set up with your systems and introduce them to the team.

Evolve and grow. We scale with your business, providing the support you need with a flexible engagement model. As your needs evolve, we adapt too. We’re always available to support you.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about virtual CFO services.

  • When do you need an outsourced CFO?

  • Where are your outsourced CFOs based?

  • What kind of experience does an outsourced CFO have?

  • What can an outsourced CFO do for my business?

  • How does outsourcing compare to hiring an in-house CFO?

  • Is my business too small to benefit from a CFO service?

  • How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?