Australia’s Leading
Virtual CFO
Business

A part-time remote CFO for scaling SMEs.

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Established
2012
Experienced well-trained qualified CFOs and Accountants specialising in the SME Sector.

Virtual Finance Department

You’ll have access to an entire virtual Finance Department, choosing the best services that meet your needs. Working with you to manage day to day, drive growth and manage risk.

High-Quality Cost-Effective Package

A Full-Service Virtual CFO Business offering virtual CFO services supported by your own dedicated team and integrated systems, so you get a high-quality cost-effective package and not just one person.

Meeting your Business Needs

All the responsibilities and expertise of a traditional CFO delivered on a part-time hybrid basis, in line with your business needs.

Strategic Financial Support

If you're aiming to grow, improve profitability, or make better financial decisions, you need strategic financial support. We’ll help you unlock your next stage of growth, guide you past hurdles and move forward.

12+

Years of Experience
in the Industry

Concentrate on Growth, We’ll Manage the Numbers

Since 2013, Virtual CFO Group Australia has been assisting small and medium-sized businesses with their financial goals. Whether you're preparing to sell, seeking growth capital, or improving cash flow, we handle the financial details so you can focus on your business. Start with a no-obligation consultation. Partner with us for clear insights and practical advice.

▬ why us ▬

Why Choose Virtual CFO

Your strategic partner delivering more value

Experienced with SMEs

Experienced well-trained qualified CFOs and Accountants specialising in the SME Sector.

Engagement

Proactive and ongoing, we’re part of your team with regular input and planning.

Business Value

A commercial impact on your business, improving profitability, providing financial clarity, and scalability.

Relationship

Your strategic partner, working closely with owners and leadership to drive growth and mitigate risk.

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▬ benefits ▬

A partnership that empowers you

Strategic advice & financial intelligence at every key moment.

Your virtual team and systems.

Effectively Manage Cash Flow
Speak the Language of Banks, Investors & Stakeholders
Tap into our Decision Support Services for Clearer Insights and Better Outcomes.
Work More Efficiently with One Team, One View
Understand your Numbers, Gain Clarity and Certainty
Manage your Bookkeeping & Payroll

Five ways we optimise and transform your business

An investment in your business results in higher valuations, better deals, and stronger financial outcomes.

  • Capital Raise Strategy & Execution
  • Sale-Readiness & Maximising Business Value
  • Due diligence for a Smarter Acquisition
  • Commercial Advocacy & Stakeholder Support
  • Long-Term Financial Strategy & Decision-Making
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▬ Our Services ▬

Partnering with you

Financial Forecasting &
Cash Flow Planning
Performance Reporting &
KPI Tracking
Strategic Advisory &
Scenario Planning
Budgeting & Cost Control
Board-Level Communication & Lender Readiness
Bookkeeping & Payroll
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We’re more than just the numbers,
we’ll work with you to:

  • Grow your business and raise capital
  • Sell your business now or in the future
  • Buy a business
  • Own or operate a group company structure

For business owners who want clarity, strategic insight, and greater control.

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▬ Our Clients ▬

Clients we have assisted

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Avada Law

More Than Basic Compliance

You need strategic financial support.
Aim to grow, improve profitability and make smarter financial decisions.

Our Services

▬ Meet our experts ▬

Our Experienced Financial Professionals

Colin Wright CPA

Operations Director, Virtual CFO

Matthew Thompson CPA

Commercial Director, Virtual CFO
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Karen Rafferty

Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Service Supervisor

Graeme Wright

System Developer
▬ Testimonials ▬

Hear From Our Satisfied Clients

Discover how our services have transformed businesses and achieved remarkable results with us

The Virtual CFO Group has assisted us to implement and maintain rolling 3-way forecasts. This provides us with a clear understanding of the expected profitability levels and forecast cash positions across our group of companies. They provide valuable support to our internal finance departments and work closely with the management teams across all divisions.
Anthony Innovations
As a project-based business, work-in-progress valuations are critical to our margin management processes. The Virtual CFO Group assisted us to develop a work-in-progress valuation methodology thereby enabling us to monitor project margins and understand gross performance within reporting periods.
DH Steel
When we had some interest from a private investor, we got the virtual CFO group to come in and strengthen our financial controls and establish their reporting and forecasting processes. This was a key element in assisting us to complete a smooth journey to a successful outcome.
RPM Hire
Since working with the team at the virtual CFO group, we have implemented proactive planning and review processes that have assisted us to grow our profitability and have a clear understanding of our cash position across the outlook period. We would recommend them to other medium sized businesses.
Cross Docks Australia
In 2017 we took on venture capital for a business. They would not have agreed to the deal without the detailed financial budgeting/forecasting reporting that we had at hand. The venture capital people commented that the level of reporting detail we had at hand was similar to that of much larger companies they worked with.
Detector Inspector
The Virtual CFO Group has been working with our finance department to implement 3-way forecasting. This has also required a focus on modelling for capacity management and demand planning to assist with structured decision making around strategic capacity planning.
Sancell
We strengthened the planning and analytics capability of our finance team by bringing The Virtual CFO Group to work with our internal team. They worked closely with the internal team an enabled us to build a stronger finance capability.
Verve Portraits
The Virtual CFO group helped to bring a more structured approach to our planning processes and enabled us to have a detailed understanding of the key gross profit drivers. They were able to work closely with our internal teams and built productive relationships throughout the business.
Way Funky Company
Our business mentor recommended that we needed a virtual CFO. Since we appointed the Virtual CFO Group, they have established a range of financial controls to support key improvements to our reporting and planning processes. We are becoming increasingly confident that we have a clear understanding of how our operational performance will impact on profitability and cash reserves.
Zeel Kitchens

Industries We Serve

Medical Practitioners

Research and clinical trials

Manufacturing

Project management firms

Eventing

Logistics and Warehousing

SaaS and fast-growing start-ups

Workshop Engineering

Wholesale distribution BTB and BTC

Education

Member Associations

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Colin Wright CPA

Virtual CFO

Colin has been working since 1994 in the financial management of SME businesses, holding shareholdings and Directorships in several companies. His passion for SMEs inspired him to establish the 3S CFO Group and later The Virtual CFO Group Australia, to help SME business owners better manage their performance and achieve their goals. Colin is a pioneer, always learning, evolving, and sharing his knowledge with clients, staff, and aspiring finance professionals. His dedication continues to drive positive outcomes for businesses across various industries.

Matthew Thompson CPA

Virtual CFO 

Matthew joined Colin as a partner in the Virtual CFO Group at the end of 2023. Originally from South Africa, he has lived and worked in Australia since 2019. Matthew is a CIMA, CGMA, and CPA with 14 years of experience in business partnering and other senior finance and management roles. Before discovering his passion for serving SMEs as a virtual CFO, he honed his skills in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and other industries. Matthew is dedicated to helping SME business owners succeed and values the opportunity to be part of their journey.

Karen Rafferty

Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll service Supervisor

Karen is a senior bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience and counting and possesses extensive expertise in accounting principles, payroll, and bookkeeping. She excels in critical thinking and problem-solving, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and strong communication skills. Karen stays current with changes in the regulatory environment, ATO rules, WorkCover, and superannuation. She ensures that any factor affecting your team’s remuneration is expertly managed. With Karen at the helm, you can trust that your payroll and bookkeeping needs are in capable hands.

Graeme Wright

Systems Developer 

Graeme has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including 18 years with IBM, where he led development for numerous collaboration and workflow applications. He holds several Lotus Notes development accreditations. Since joining us 5 years ago, Graeme has been instrumental in creating sophisticated, market-leading models and workflows that surpass “off-the-shelf” alternatives in both functionality and cost. His dedication to tailoring IT solutions for the SME sector ensures that our offerings remain cutting-edge and highly effective