What do you need help with?

Do you need a co-pilot to provide financial expertise and support

As an owner, you’re an expert in your field and love driving your business forward.

But, developing a thriving and sustainable business requires sound financial decisions at every turn.

As your trusted co-pilot, I’m here to help with the financial side of business.

A financial health check, key performance indicators, reporting and forecasting tools are used to help unlock the full potential of your business.

If you dream of increasing profit and cash flow, growing your business, reducing stress and taking greater control of your financials, let’s talk.

Do you own a small to medium-sized business?

Do you want better insight and control of your business financials?

Is your revenue between $1M and $6M, but you know there is potential for more?

Virtual CFO & Business Coach

Financial health check

Strategy and planning

Budgeting

Increasing profitability

Improving cash flow

Monthly reporting

Forecasting

Business Coaching

Virtual CFO services

What can I do for you

I want to improve the profitability of my business

I want to improve cash flow

I want monthly reporting that shows how my business is performing

I want to understand the financial health of my business

I need help creating or updating my business plan

I want a budget that sets financial goals

I need a forecast to help plan for the future

I’d like financial training and business coaching

I need a Virtual CFO to help manage my business financials

My services are right for you if:

Testimonials

"Narelle was extremely helpful in helping our family business plan a strategy for the future in the most uncertain of times. She took the time to understand our business and the challenges we were facing."

Tim Murrell, Murrell Group, Geelong

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What you get

A Virtual CFO
who knows how to drive success in small to medium businesses – to implement best practice financials so you and your team can focus on what you do best.

Full Understanding
of your monthly reports and 12-month forecast so you know exactly how your business is performing and have the confidence to make smarter financial decisions.

More Time
to do what you love, knowing your business financials are safeguarded.

You are a small to medium business owner with revenue typically between $1M and $6M.

You understand there’s no quick fix, and you’re willing to be guided by me as we deep dive into your business to understand the levers to optimise your business and improve its profitability, cash flow and business value.

You have a growth mindset.

You’re willing to invest the time, energy and resources to realise the benefits of these services.

You operate ethically and are willing to be honest about your financial situation.

You’re ready to get started now.

My services are not right for you if:

You have revenue less than $1M.

You are busy and can’t spare the time, energy or resources.

You only want a quick fix and are not committed to a comprehensive program that will produce long-term results.

Your business is in severe financial difficulty or trading whilst insolvent (in this case, it’s more appropriate for you to seek advice from an Insolvency Practitioner).

About me

Hello there! I'm Narelle, a Virtual CFO and Business Coach from Camberwell, Victoria. My entrepreneurial parents inspired my passion for business.

I started my career in the accounting profession and became a Chartered Accountant. I worked in large corporations and gained great experience, but I thrived when I joined SMBs.

My mission? To help owners run more successful businesses by helping them master their financials. There's nothing quite as rewarding as guiding business owners to control their financials, enabling them to make better decisions and achieve outstanding results. While boosting profit, cash flow, and business value is thrilling, my heart-felt satisfaction lies in reducing business owners' stress and working hours, allowing them to enjoy their financial success and quality time with loved ones.

Are you ready to transform your business and enjoy the journey to financial success?

"Narelle helped me work on my business plan and set goals to increase sales and reduce costs. Since working with her, I’ve broadened my product offering and increased my average sales by 500%. I’m doing less volume and securing high-profit projects that fit my business direction"

David Lenberg, Seiko Property, Melbourne

"Narelle is a wonderful coach and mentor. Her advice and counsel came at exactly the right time for me as I look to scale my business”. Thank you, Narelle!”

James Handley, Flow Recruitment, Melbourne

FAQs

Q: Are you a business, contractor or employee?
A: I contract my services through my business, Johnson Consulting Services, and provide financial advisory services to business owners.

Q: Do you do compliance work?
A: I focus on business advisory and don’t provide compliance services such as preparing annual accounts, income tax returns or ASIC filing.

Q: Can you work with my compliance Accountant and Bookkeeper?
A: I work collaboratively with your compliance Accountant and Bookkeeper. I work closely with the Bookkeeper to ensure the data flowing into the financial systems is accurate and up to date. I collaborate with your compliance Accountant as needed.

Q: What size does my company need to be to require a Virtual CFO?
A: Businesses with revenue greater than $1M will benefit from the services of a Virtual CFO.  Most of my clients have revenue between $1M and $6M, but sometimes their revenue exceeds $6M.

Q: How do you charge for your services?
A: I charge for my services on a solution or retainer basis, and some projects attract hourly rates. I expect fair compensation for the value I deliver to the business owner.

Q: Do you only work in Professional Services?
A: I specialise in these industries, although I can provide services to most businesses in various industries. If I don’t feel I have the right skills and experience for your business, I will let you know, as I only take on work where I know I can deliver exceptional value.

Q: Do you offer services to businesses across their entire life cycle?
A: I don’t work with start-up companies. I work with established business owners who want to optimise their business to maximise profitability, cashflow and growth.

Q: Do you offer services remotely and face-to-face?
A: My office is in Camberwell, Victoria. I like to meet face-to-face where possible. However, I work effectively online for clients Australia-wide.

Q: How long have you provided Virtual CFO and business coaching services?
A: I have provided Virtual CFO and Business Coaching services through Johnson Consulting Services since 2020. Before that, I provided Virtual CFO services as a freelancer for several years.

My values

Integrity

Expertise

Innovation

Service

Contribution

Email: narelle@johnsonconsulting.com.au | LinkedIn: /narellejohnson/ | Phone: 0407 364 648

Unlock the full potential of your business

Together, we can develop your financial strategy and performance measures to transform your business and accelerate growth.