Fractional CFO · Melbourne, Australia
Plain-English financial guidance for founders and growing businesses who need strategic clarity or a finance function — without the full-time cost.
30+
Years senior
CFO experience
FCPA
Fellow of
CPA Australia
1:1
Always Frank,
never a junior
$0
Lock-in
contracts
Sectors served
Proof, not promises
ASIC data shows poor financial management and cash flow problems account for over 63% of small business failures in Australia. Businesses that engage strategic financial oversight early make better decisions, manage cash more confidently, and outlast those that don't.
5-year survival rate · Australian SMEs
Based on ABS small business survival data and CFO Pilot client outcomes.
Frank Manti
CFO Pilot
Services
Every engagement is defined upfront — you know what you're getting, how long it takes, and what it costs. No open-ended retainers unless you want one.
From $1,800/mo
A senior CFO in your corner — without the full-time cost. Monthly reporting, cash flow oversight, board-ready numbers, and strategic input when the decisions matter most.
From $1,450/mo
Your complete outsourced finance function — payroll, bookkeeping, accounts, and management reporting handled by a coordinated team. One point of contact. No headcount.
From $650/mo
Employment contracts, onboarding frameworks, leave and performance policies, and headcount cost modelling. Keeps you compliant as your team grows.
From $2,100
Commercial contract reviews, supplier and customer agreements, entity structure advice, and compliance checks. Commercially focused — not over-engineered.
From $4,350
Investor-ready financial model, 3-year forecast, cap table, and pitch deck financials. Everything a sophisticated investor expects — built to withstand due diligence.
From $1,900
Identify the grants your business actually qualifies for, prepare the financial schedules, and submit a compliant application. Federal, state, and R&D incentives covered.
Not sure which service fits?
A free 30-minute call will tell us both.
Why CFO Pilot
Frank
Founder, CFO Pilot
You deal directly with Frank — every time. Not a junior analyst, not a rotating team. Senior expertise on every engagement, from the first call to the last deliverable.
Fellow CPA Australia (FCPA) The highest professional designation in Australian accounting — reserved for senior members recognised for sustained professional achievement.
30+ years across ASX-listed companies, private equity-backed businesses, and owner-operated SMEs. Complex multi-entity structures, international operations, and fast-growth businesses at every stage from scale-up to exit.
Engagements scaled to your stage. From strategic advice and quarterly oversight, to a fully outsourced finance function — structured around where you are right now.
Investor-ready financials, capital raise support, and growth strategy from someone who's been in the room when it counts — across seed rounds, PE-backed growth, and sale-side transactions.
Melbourne-based, Australia-wide. Available via phone, video, and onsite when it matters.
What clients say
CFO Pilot drove our financial strategy, giving us clear visibility into our numbers. Their hands-on support and forward-looking insights have been the best thing for us.
Silvio Lenvoy Encore Vision Fractional CFO
The fractional CFO services have been instrumental in optimising our business model and strategy. The clarity Frank brought changed how we make decisions.
Sarah Fastery Fastery Trading Fractional CFO
My business was at a crossroads and our systems were failing. Frank hit the ground running. A one-man machine.
John OFE Group Full Crew
I'd been running on gut feel and a quarterly accountant visit for years. Having Frank in the background changed how I made every decision and understood my legal position. The cash flow clarity alone was worth it.
Marcus H Adidas Combat, Melbourne Legal Clearance Fractional CFO
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A free 30-minute call is all it takes to know whether CFO Pilot is the right fit. No obligation, no sales pitch.
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