Trades businesses are some of the most difficult to manage. Let the experts at CFO On Call give you a leg up.

From managing cash flows and project budgets to navigating complex regulations and client demands, running a trade business is no easy task. At CFO On Call, we understand these complexities and offer specialised CFO services for trade businesses to help streamline your operations. Our expert team provides strategic financial guidance, from budgeting and forecasting to financial reporting and risk management.

Our CFO services for trade businesses help you optimise your financial processes, improve profitability and make tactical decisions that drive growth.

Let us take these financial demands off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best — running your business. Contact us today to learn more about our virtual CFO services for trade businesses.

GET THE Benefits of working with a Virtual CFO with Trades Experience

Managing the numbers well in a trades business avoids any risk of loss of license or business reputation… both of which are key if you want to secure future contracts. Our extensive CFO services for trade businesses ensure your business remains compliant and in the green.

The benefits of working with a CFO for Trades Businesses include:

  • Owner relieved of time-consuming ‘number crunching’
  • Owner confidence that tenders/quotes are accurate and profitable
  • Systems to track labour utilisation and materials relieves owners of worry about profitability
  • Systems save owner’s time and allow for sustainable growth
  • Less cash flow worries and negative impact on growth capacity

Do you need greater certainty in the financial outcome? SMEs who could only dream of hiring a CFO are now able to take advantage of a CFO On Call.

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We can help your trades businesses with:

Increase Profits
Most importantly, regular clients make a 51% improvement in profit.
Secure Bank Loans
Banks are more cautious than ever about lending money to businesses large and small. We’re experienced dealing with lenders and how they look at potential borrowers.
Manage Business Cash Flow
Whether you're looking to grow your business, have growing pains, issues with cash flow management can severely limit your business growth capacity.
Financial Modelling
Get a summary of your company's expenses and earnings to calculate the impact of future decisions and planning.
Cash Flow Forecasting
A Cash Flow Projection sets out the ‘peaks and troughs’ in the future of your cash position
Key Financial Reporting
Track, analyse and report your business income to examine resource usage, cash flow and more.
Business Exit Planning
Most business owners want to sell or exit their business one day. The question is what will it be worth and how can you maximise the value?
Strategic Financial Advice
Have an expert help with pricing, costing, margins, targets, interpreting management accounts
Growth Planning
A Virtual CFO can help you with growth and profit planning and can prepare projections for your bank or lender.
Systems & Processes
If you want to be freed up from your business, you need systems in place. Getting yourself, as business owner, ‘off the tools’ is vital to growing your business.

Meet our Trades CFOs

Think of us as your financial co-pilot providing clarity and confidence so you can drive your business and make money.
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We have created an average of 51% profit increase.

A Part Time CFO for hire is a corporate gun; an elite financial freelancer available 24/7 to meet any business’s needs as they arise. These CFOs engage with clients in the most effective way, accessing accounts and spreadsheets via cloud-based programs and dispensing their advice over video streaming services like Skype or WhatsApp, as well as in person. In this way, duplication is cut, along with transport costs and time spent travelling to and from face-to-face meetings.

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Testimonials

“My CFO has provided me with a fantastic insight into the KPIs that really drive my business. We now have a better understanding of smarter pricing and the type of work that provides better margins.”
Kerry Matthews CEO Powerex
CFO = Matt Bliss
“He has taken the pressure off me. Net profit is growing and I’m confident our strategy can be implemented and turned into reality. I’m now living the dream - running the business remotely.”
Mike Brewill
CEO Velocity Electrical
“We’ve already made improvements of six figures! Our CFO On-Call’s experience has made a huge difference to our bottom line. He’s streamlined our processes and efficiency to better use our systems and people.”
Rodney Frost
Group GM lamson Paragon Group.
“We have the useful information we need to make the financial and business decisions at the right time. Our CFO’s input has led to a 27% improvement in profitability.”
Greg Jaques
GM Nolans Transport
“I was flying by the seat of my pants and not always enjoying the ride. One day great - the next day chaos. I was always putting out fires. I don’t want to go forward without my CFO On-Call. His blood is worth bottling!”
Richard Ching
CEO of QME
“I’ve now got the confidence to grow the business. I’ve got lots of ideas about business direction and his input is great. Our CFO On-Call is a valuable asset who helps with the planning and ensures cost effectiveness.”
Francis Vigliante
CEO of BRI
“My CFO has provided me with a fantastic insight into the KPIs that really drive my business. We now have a better understanding of smarter pricing and the type of work that provides better margins.”
Kerry Matthews
CEO Powerex

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FAQ’s

What specific services does a virtual CFO provide for trade businesses?

Our virtual CFO services for trade businesses include financial strategy development, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, and financial reporting. We can also assist with project profitability analysis, tax planning and compliance.

By leveraging the expertise of our CFOs, you can enhance financial decision-making, streamline operations and improve the overall financial health of your business, giving you more mental capacity to focus on core trade activities and growth.

How often will I have access to my virtual CFO for consultations and updates?

The frequency that you meet with your virtual CFO is adjustable to best fit your needs. Whether you prefer fortnightly or monthly check-ins, our virtual CFOs are more than happy to accommodate.

Are your virtual CFO services scalable as my trade business grows?

Absolutely. Our virtual CFO services for trade businesses are scalable to match your trade business’s growth. We adjust our support to fit your evolving needs, whether you’re expanding operations, entering new markets or managing increased complexity. At CFO On Call, our flexible solutions ensure that your financial management remains effective as your business takes on new challenges.

What is the typical duration of a virtual CFO engagement?

This isn’t always easy to answer, as our CFO services for trade businesses are tailored to meet your business’s needs. A typical virtual CFO engagement lasts between six months to a year, with some businesses requiring ongoing support beyond a year. Others may only need short-term assistance for specific projects or transitional periods.

What other industries do you cater to?

Aside from the trade industry, our services also extend to the transport freight and logistics industry, engineering, wholesale distribution, building and construction, professional services, high-tech companies and hospitality-related businesses.

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