Fractional CFO · Melbourne, Australia

You know where
you're going.
We'll navigate
the numbers.

Plain-English financial guidance for founders and growing businesses who need strategic clarity or a finance function — without the full-time cost.

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30+

Years senior
CFO experience

FCPA

Fellow of
CPA Australia

1:1

Always Frank,
never a junior

$0

Lock-in
contracts

Sectors served

Manufacturing Logistics & Transport Construction Infrastructure Aerospace Healthcare Engineering FMCG Professional Services

Proof, not promises

Businesses with a CFO in their corner survive at nearly twice the rate.

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

42%

Without
CFO support

81%

With CFO
Pilot

Based on ABS small business survival data and CFO Pilot client outcomes.

Frank Manti, Founder of CFO Pilot

Frank Manti

CFO Pilot

Services

Fixed-scope. Fixed price.
No surprises.

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.

Fractional CFO

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.

Most popular Full Crew

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.

People & HR

From $650/mo

Employment contracts, onboarding frameworks, leave and performance policies, and headcount cost modelling. Keeps you compliant as your team grows.

Legal Clearance

From $2,100

Commercial contract reviews, supplier and customer agreements, entity structure advice, and compliance checks. Commercially focused — not over-engineered.

Investor Approach

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.

Grants Navigator

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.

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A free 30-minute call will tell us both.

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Why CFO Pilot

30+ years.
One senior expert.
Your business.

Frank Manti, Founder CFO Pilot, Australia Melbourne accounting & scaling with AI

Frank

Founder, CFO Pilot

1

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.

2

Fellow CPA Australia (FCPA) The highest professional designation in Australian accounting — reserved for senior members recognised for sustained professional achievement.

3

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.

4

Engagements scaled to your stage. From strategic advice and quarterly oversight, to a fully outsourced finance function — structured around where you are right now.

5

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.

6

Melbourne-based, Australia-wide. Available via phone, video, and onsite when it matters.

What clients say

In their own words.

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

Ready for takeoff?

Let's get your numbers
working for you.

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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