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CFO advisory for builders: what it actually covers, and when you need it
CFO advisory for builders explained — what it covers, what it should deliver each month, and the five signs your building business needs it.
victorzhou
10 hours ago5 min read
What does a fractional CFO cost in Australia, and when does it pay for itself?
Fractional CFO fees in Australia run roughly $3,000-$8,000 a month for construction. What drives the number, what should be included, and how to work out whether it pays for itself.
victorzhou
Aug 96 min read
What are the 5 numbers every builder should check monthly?
Most builders manage on a bank balance. These are the five numbers that tell you whether your construction business is in trouble — six months before your annual accounts do.
victorzhou
Aug 26 min read
What is WIP in construction accounting, and why does it decide your year?
WIP reporting tells you whether a job is really making money — while it's still running. Here's the 15-minute monthly discipline Australian builders can actually keep up.
victorzhou
Jul 275 min read
Why is my construction company profitable but has no cash?
Your P&L says profit but the bank account says otherwise. The construction cash-flow gap explained — progress claims, retentions and how to see a crunch coming.
victorzhou
Jul 204 min read
Growing past $10M: the structure has to change first
More revenue on the same setup means more risk, not more profit. What to restructure before you scale — and the financial clarity to match.
victorzhou
Jul 52 min read
Why your 18% tender becomes a 6% job
Margin doesn't vanish at handover — it drains all the way through the job. Where it goes, and how to catch it in week 4 instead.
victorzhou
Jul 52 min read
The 13-week cash flow: the one report every builder should run
Payroll is due in six weeks and you're not sure it's covered. Here's the forward view that ends the guesswork — and how to build it.
victorzhou
Jul 52 min read
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