A Virtual CFO provides strategic financial guidance including planning, budgeting, and cash flow management without the cost of a full-time CFO. It is ideal for growing businesses needing expert advice to improve financial health.
Business advisory costs vary based on the level of support you need, your reporting requirements, and how often you meet (e.g., quarterly or monthly). AR & B offers fixed-fee business advisory bundles, so you know what you’ll pay upfront with no surprise bills. The best way to confirm the right bundle (and price) is to review the bundle options or enquire for a tailored recommendation.
AR & B’s fixed-fee advisory bundles are designed to improve profitability, cash flow, and decision-making. Depending on the bundle, inclusions can cover;
- Financial strategy and goal setting
- Budgets, cash flow planning, and forecasting
- Management reporting and performance insights
- KPI tracking and action-focused advisory sessions
- (For growth-focused bundles) strategic planning + implementation support
An accountant typically focuses on compliance and reporting (e.g., tax, BAS, financial statements).
A business advisor focuses on improving performance by helping you understand the numbers, set targets, and take action through cash flow planning, KPIs, forecasting, and strategic planning. In short: accountants report on what happened; advisors help shape what happens next.
The Virtual CFO Bundle focuses on giving you clearer financial control and visibility. Think budgeting, cash flow, management reporting, and performance tracking, so you can make decisions with confidence.
The Next Level Growth Bundle is designed for businesses that want that financial clarity plus structured growth support: strategic planning, implementation, and accountability (so actions actually happen, not just plans on paper).
You’ll typically start by sharing your current financials/accounting access and business goals, then the work begins with fundamentals like budgeting/cash flow and reporting foundations before ongoing reviews and advisory.