Fractional CFOs in Australia
A fractional CFO is a senior finance leader who works with your business part-time. They set up reporting, build the financial model, manage cash and runway, and get you ready for a raise or a board meeting.
Startups usually bring one in when the numbers outgrow the bookkeeper, before a fundraise, or when investors start asking for board-ready reporting that nobody in the team has time to build.
There are three common ways to work with a fractional CFO. A fractional seat is an ongoing part-time role, usually a set number of days a week, where they own the function. A project is a defined piece of work with a clear finish line. Advisory is lighter touch, with regular check-ins to guide your team rather than doing the work.
Operators (3)
- Mark Kinchin - Fractional CFO for Seed to Series B startups, Sydney
I’m a startup CFO and senior finance leader who works with founders from seed through Series B. I help businesses build the financial foundations required to raise capital, scale confidently and make better commercial d…
- Lisa Baden - Fractional CFO, Sydney
Strategic CFO with 20+ years' experience in both Australia and the US. I have scaled early-stage start-ups for growth, steered a large stagnant company to profitability, and drove almost every type of finance transforma…
- Sandeep Bordia - Fractional CFO for growing companies, Melbourne
Sandeep is an FCPA-qualified finance leader with 15+ years in senior roles across PE-backed, founder-led and JV businesses. He has led two exits, five acquisitions and divestments, multiple raises and multi-country expa…
Frequently asked questions
What does a fractional CFO do?
A fractional CFO owns the finance function part-time. That can include financial modelling, cash flow and runway planning, board and investor reporting, fundraising support, pricing and setting up finance systems and processes.
How many days a week does a fractional CFO work?
It depends on the stage and the work. Many start with one or two days a week and adjust as needs change. Some work on a project basis with a fixed scope, and others advise with a regular check-in. Talk it through with the operator directly.
How is a fractional CFO different from a consultant?
A consultant usually delivers advice or a report and steps away. A fractional CFO works inside your business as part of the team, owns outcomes and is accountable for results over time, just on a part-time basis.
How do I find a fractional CFO in Australia?
Browse the profiles on this page and contact anyone directly through their profile. If you are not sure who fits, share a brief and matching operators can put their hand up. There are no recruiter or placement fees.