Alan Sharfman, Regional Director - Victoria

With more than 20 years experience as a corporate CFO, Financial Director and Audit specialist, Alan has had extensive exposure to a number of industries and businesses in both Australia and South Africa. Having all the necessary tools and expertise of a high-level CFO, Alan`s core service offering is in the providing of virtual and part-time CFO services using an operational, strategic and business services model. He focuses on providing commercial and financial solutions to growing companies undergoing change.

Using a unique 12 Step Model, his value-added service results in improved income generation, higher profits, increased equity value, process improvements and cash accumulation. Being commercially astute, Alan differentiates himself from other financial professionals by knowing and understanding what it is like to be “in the war zone” and uses a hands-on approach in solving complex financial issues. He initiates and runs an owner energiser program that assists company owners and directors focus on what is important to them, thereby freeing up their time, making money and growing their business.

A results driven approach is offered in finding solutions to the following common commercial frustrations-:

• "We have record profits but no money in the bank"
• "We are growing rapidly but have funding concerns"
• "We do not have frequent and reliable financial information"
• "I do not know what the next 6/12 months will bring , we have no budget"
• "My external accountant is only worried about tax, he works for the ATO"
• "Banks want information that I do not have"
• "I have no free time, I am stressed"
• "We have no exit strategy"

Specialities-:

• Implementation of Profitable growth strategies
• Advanced Financial Management and CFO skills
• Transparent Financial reporting
• Effective Treasury/Cash flow management
• Collate and manage business unit KPI`s, drivers and measures
• Budgeting and Forecasting expertise
• Analysis of business performance providing profitable solutions
• Operational and internal control expertise
• Board and advisory skills

 Contact Alan Sharfman on 0425 835 398 or email alan.sharfman@cfocentre.com.au