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TRUSTED BY CONSTRUCTION AND TRADES BUSINESSES ACROSS AUSTRALIA
CA
Chartered Accountant
CAANZ
20+ Years
CFO Experience
Construction
Specialists
Trades
Specialists
SME
Specialists
Meet Anthony Neck
Your Virtual CFO
Chartered Accountant | CPA | Virtual CFO Specialist
With over 20 years of CFO experience, specialising in construction and trades, Anthony has helped his SME clients improve their financial performance, secure finding and achieve sustainable growth. He understands the unique challenges of the construction industry and provides hands-on, practical financial guidance that delivers measurable results.
Key Achievements:
- Helped clients achieve average 10% annual NPAT growth
- Secured millions in business financing
- Transformed cashflow management for trades businesses across Australia
Who we help
We work with small to medium construction and trades businesses who need expert financial leadership but can’t justify the $150,000+ cost of a full-time CFO.
Trades and Construction industry
We specialize in builders, electricians, plumbers, civil contractors, and construction companies who understand the unique cashflow and project costing challenges of the industry.
Over $4 million in Revenue
Your business is growing and the financial complexity requires professional CFO oversight to manage cash flow, profitability and strategic planning effectively. Grow the right way!
Can't Justify Full-Time CFO
You need CFO-level expertise but the cost of a full-time executive ($150K-$250K) isn’t feasible.
Get the same strategic guidance for a fraction of the cost.
Why you need a Virtual CFO
Do you have any worrying or burning issues in your business? Finding business a little overwhelming? Do you want to improve and grow your business? Are you unsure about where to go or what to do next? Need to find Finance for yourself personally or your business and finding it all a bit difficult? Do you have continual cashflow problems and your bank is on your back? Virtual CFO’s guide you with all this and more. Most importantly, Virtual CFOs are your right-hand person for Financial Support.
Virtual & Fractional CFO Services
Comprehensive financial leadership tailored to construction and trades businesses
Cashflow Management and Forecasting
Proactive cashflow monitoring, 12-week rolling forecasts, and strategies to ensure you always have the working capital you need.
Management Reporting and KPI's
Monthly financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and performance metrics that give you real-time visibility into your business health.
Profit Improvement Strategies
Identify profit leaks, improve job costing accuracy, optimize pricing strategies, and implement systems to boost your bottom line.
Strategic Business Planning
Annual forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic roadmaps to guide sustainable business growth.
Finance & Funding Support
Secure business loans, equipment finance, and working capital facilities. We work with your lenders to present your business case professionally
Risk Management & Compliance
Financial risk assessment, internal controls, cash management policies, and ensuring your business is protected
Quarterly Advisory Meetings
Regular strategic review sessions to assess performance, adjust plans, and keep you on track to achieve your goals.
Financial Awareness Coaching
Build your financial literacy and confidence so you can make better business decisions and lead with clarity.
The iCFO Process
Simple, transparent, and designed to get you results quickly
Discovery Meeting
A free 30-minute consultation to understand your business goals, challenges and what keeps you up at night.
Proactive Account Review
If we’re a good fit, we’ll conduct a complimentary, detailed review of your financial situation and discuss how we can best support you.
Tailored Proposal
Receive a transparent proposal with all costs outlined upfront, services defined, and expected outcomes. Once approved, we begin immediately.
Real Results from Real Clients
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Anthony Neck is retained by our Company as a Virtual CFO. His experience as a CFO has changed the way we do business in the Building and Construction Industry. Anthony supervises our financial activities including
Financial Reporting, Projected Cash flows, mentoring bookkeeping staff, staff training and liaison with our tax accountant and many other important business matters as required. He is also a key person at our Quarterly advisory board meetings including growth and Strategy planning . He helps us focus on the important business issues.
Our Business Growth in Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) since appointment reflects a 10% increase every year since his appointment.
iCFO Articles
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