Fractional CFO · CFO as a Service

Financial leadership that
moves your business forward.

CFO-level strategy, forecasting and reporting for growing Australian businesses — without the cost of a full-time executive. Clarity and structure for your most important decisions, so you can act with confidence instead of guesswork.

CA ANZ

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand

Flexible

From one day a month — face-to-face or virtual

Boutique

A small number of clients, served deeply

Value Proposition

Why growing businesses choose a fractional CFO

Many businesses reach a point where sound financial strategy becomes critical — but a full-time CFO is neither practical nor necessary. A fractional CFO closes that gap.

01

Senior Expertise, No Overhead

Access CFO-level capability without a six-figure salary, superannuation, bonuses and recruitment fees. Most engagements cost a fraction of a permanent appointment.

02

Visibility You Can Act On

Accurate, timely reporting turns your numbers from a rear-view mirror into a decision-making tool — the right information, at the right time, in a format your leadership team can use.

03

Discipline Around Cash

Structured cash flow and working-capital oversight means fewer surprises, stronger supplier and customer relationships, and a business that funds its own growth.

04

Sharper Decisions, Sooner

Strategic forecasting and scenario modelling give you a clear view of pricing, expansion, hiring and capital decisions before you commit.

05

Support Through Change

Scaling, restructuring, raising capital or preparing for exit — you gain an experienced, independent partner who has navigated it before.

06

Flexibility Built In

Face-to-face or online. One day a month or five days a week. We adjust to your needs and your budget — not the other way around.

Challenges We Solve

If any of these sound familiar, it may be time for senior finance leadership

Unclear Cash Flow

You're profitable on paper, but cash always feels tight — and you can't confidently say why.

Month-End Drags On

Reporting arrives late, takes too long to produce, or doesn't arrive at all. By the time you see the numbers, the moment to act has passed.

Limited Reporting Visibility

The insight available to you isn't adequate to support the decisions you're being asked to make.

Poor Forecasting

Budgets are set once and forgotten. There's no forward view of cash, revenue or capacity.

Margin Pressure

Revenue is growing but profit isn't following — and no one can pinpoint which products, customers or locations are dragging performance.

Reactive Decision-Making

Choices about pricing, hiring and investment are made on instinct because the data isn't there in time.

Complexity Without Leadership

The business has outgrown bookkeeping-only support, but a full-time CFO doesn't stack up yet.

Systems That Don't Deliver

You've invested in financial systems and processes — perhaps heavily — without seeing the return that investment should produce.

Our Services

Structured around the outcomes that matter

All Services

Strategic Finance Leadership

  • On-demand CFO capability for owners, CEOs and boards
  • KPI design and decision support for investment, headcount and cost
  • Interim CFO cover where a full-time gap needs filling
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Cash Flow & Forecasting

  • Cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working-capital discipline
  • Surface issues early and shorten debtor days
  • A reliable forward view of cash, revenue and capacity
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Reporting & Insights

  • Monthly P&L, management accounts and board-ready packs
  • Live KPI dashboards for owners and boards
  • Accuracy and speed to reporting — month-end that works
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Profitability & Performance

  • Customer- and product-level profitability analysis
  • Pricing model redesign and contribution margin optimisation
  • Cost deep-dives — find exactly where profit is made, and where it leaks
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Growth, Funding & Risk Support

  • Capital raising readiness and investor-grade financial models
  • Scenario modelling and lender reporting support
  • Negotiate raises, restructures and exits from strength
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Systems & Finance Function Improvement

  • ERP implementation and chart-of-accounts restructuring
  • Process automation and month-end oversight
  • Finance-team mentoring — make your systems investment pay
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Outcomes

What working with Trinity BCS delivers

Who We Work With

Boutique by design — a small number of clients, served deeply

Why Trinity BCS

Commercial mindset, not compliance mindset

  • 01

    Strategy, Not Just Reports

    Accountants focus on compliance and reporting. We work alongside your leadership team on strategy, performance and growth — turning financial data into decisions.

  • 02

    Advice You Can Act On

    We don't hand over reports and leave. Every insight comes with a recommendation, an owner and a timeframe.

  • 03

    Flexible Engagement, Fixed-Fee Certainty

    From one day a month to five days a week, face-to-face or virtual, on a predictable retainer — no recruitment fees, no lock-in contracts, no hidden costs.

  • 04

    We Strengthen Your Existing Team

    We work hand-in-hand with your accountant, bookkeeper and internal finance staff — mentoring and upskilling rather than replacing. And as an independent partner, we challenge assumptions and reduce risk.

Rudi van der Westhuizen

CA · Chartered Accountant · Fractional CFO

More than 20 years of senior financial leadership spanning audit, advisory, commercial finance, FP&A, and CFO-level operations — a rare breadth of technical accounting depth combined with sharp commercial instincts.

I've owned P&Ls up to $1BN, led multi-disciplinary teams, and delivered meaningful cost reductions, revenue growth, and efficiency gains across highly competitive environments.

Deloitte Optus Swissport Parratech
How It Works

A straightforward path from first conversation to measurable results

01

Discovery Call

A no-obligation conversation to map your goals, pain points and reporting gaps. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest assessment of where senior finance leadership would add value.

02

Financial Review

A comprehensive review of your current position: cash flow, reporting, systems, margins and risks. We identify strengths, weaknesses and the opportunities with the fastest payback.

03

Your 90-Day Action Plan

A clear, actionable plan combining quick wins with longer-term projects, aligned to your business goals and designed to show results well before the three-month mark.

04

Ongoing Advisory

A monthly cadence of scheduled meetings, live dashboards and on-call advice, with quarterly strategy reviews to adjust course, optimise cash flow and refine KPIs as your business evolves.

FAQs

Fractional CFO services, explained

What is a fractional CFO?

A fractional CFO is a senior finance executive who works with your business on a part-time or retainer basis — typically one to eight days a month — providing board-level insight, forecasting and strategic guidance without the cost of a full-time salary package.

How is this different from an accountant or bookkeeper?

Bookkeepers keep your records accurate; accountants keep you compliant. A CFO works directly with your leadership team on strategy — cash flow, profitability, forecasting, funding and growth. All three roles matter, and we work alongside your existing accountant and bookkeeper rather than replacing them.

Is this suitable for small businesses?

Yes — this model exists precisely for businesses that need senior financial insight but can't justify, or simply don't need, a 40-hour-a-week executive. Our typical clients turn over between $5 million and $20 million, though we support both established businesses and well-funded start-ups outside that range.

Do I need this if I already have an accountant?

Often, yes. Your accountant looks backward at compliance; a fractional CFO looks forward at strategy. If your reporting tells you what happened but not what to do next, that's the gap we fill — in partnership with your accountant, not in competition with them.

How is a fractional CFO different from an interim or virtual CFO?

An interim CFO is a full-time gap-filler for a defined period — after a resignation, during a system rollout or a turnaround. "Virtual CFO" describes remote delivery, while "fractional" describes the part-time engagement model. We offer all three — working online when it makes sense and in person when you need it.

How often can we engage your services?

Entirely on your terms: from one day a month to five days a week, scaling up or down as your needs change. Most clients settle into a fixed monthly retainer with a regular meeting cadence and on-call access in between.

Can you work with our existing finance team?

Absolutely — it's one of the most valuable parts of the engagement. We provide senior oversight, mentor and upskill your internal staff, and strengthen processes so your team delivers more, improving both capability and retention.

What does a fractional CFO cost?

Fees are tied to agreed days and outcomes on a fixed monthly retainer — typically a substantial saving on a permanent CFO once salary, superannuation, bonuses and on-costs are factored in. You'll receive a clear proposal after the discovery call, with no recruitment fees and no lock-in.

Get Started

Ready to strengthen your
finance function?

In a 30-minute discovery call, we'll map your goals, identify your reporting gaps, and show you what CFO-level leadership would look like in your business — with a clear, fixed-fee proposal to follow.

No obligation. No lock-in contracts. Just a straight answer on whether fractional CFO support is right for your business.