CFO & Business Improvement Services

Principal - David Delaporte (ABN 69 127 511 587)
Working with Business to Improve Profit and Strengthen Cash Flow
For a confidential conversation on improving profit & strengthening cash flow for your business, please contact me on 0447 057 902 or at davidd@cfobusiness.com.au to arrange a free consultation.

Services

Improve Profitability, Strengthen Cash Flow Business Review & Financial Assessment Stage 1Undertake a business review, operational review and financial assessment of the business to obtain a company profile, financial baseline and identify opportunities to improve profitability and strengthen cash flow Stage 2Provide a detailed report including: - Business Model & Operational Framework (with Risk Analysis) - Profitability & Cash Flow Performance Analysis - Summary of analysis with red/amber/green flag indicators - Checklist of Financial Opportunities Stage 3 (optional)Work with the business to build an executable plan to deliver the improvement opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability
  • Strategic & Business Projects Work with the business to:
  • - deliver targeted projects designed
  • to improve performance or deliver
  • a specific business need
  • - deliver projects designed to
  • enhance business performance,
  • resilience and sustainability

  • Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Engage a highly experienced senior finance and accounting resource, who is skilled in the financial aspects of running a business at an affordable part-time, interim or project basis, incorporating:
  • - strategic financial stewardship
  • - strategic planning, budgets &
  • forecasts
  • - cash flow forecasting, cash
  • management & debt funding
  • - business partnering to achieve
  • financial targets
  • - delivering improvements in
  • business performance
  • - managing the ongoing financial
  • operations of the business.

About me

My Motivation

CFO/Ex Mgr Finance Career

CPA qualified and commercially astute accountant with a passion for business developed over a 40+ year finance career in manufacturing, mining, renewables, energy, water & sewerage, retail and health within the privately owned, private equity, ASX and public sectors in Australia and internationally, while working in environments from corporate offices to manufacturing plants and remote mine sites. Highly experienced finance and commercial leader with unique insights into managing the financial performance of companies gained from working in small and large companies, combined with practical knowledge built up leading and navigating organisation’s through financial challenges and complex operational issues.
I am passionate about enabling businesses to excel using high business IQ, strong finance experience and technical skills, comprehensive finance, business and operational knowledge and high commercial acumen, underpinned by an extensive skillset in strategic planning, operational performance management, data analytics, risk management, governance and stakeholder engagement and a suite of data analytical tools to support evidenced based decisions.

Qualifications

  • Certified Practising Accountant, Fellow (CPA Australia)
  • Graduate Diploma in Finance & Applied Investment (Finance & Securities Institute)
  • Certificate In Governance & Risk Management (Governance Institute of Australia)
  • Company Directors Course (Australian Institute of Company Director)
Purpose
Enabling businesses to be prosperous, sustainable and resilient through optimising and enhancing performance using exceptional financeknowledge and skills, extensive business and operational experience, high commercial acumen and data driven analysis underpinning evidenced based decision making.
Goal
  • Using my expertise, skills and experiences and taking a hands on approach to generate measurable improvements in business performance, resilience and sustainability through financial strategy, risk management, financial performance optimisation and targeted improvement projects.

Values

  • Innovation
  • Evidence based
  • Results Orientated
  • Collaboration
  • Trust
  • Ethical
  • Adaptable
  • Balanced

Community involvement

  • Business Victor Harbor
  • Member of Business Victor Harbor.

  • Roos Club The Roos’ Club is a joint clubrooms and entertainment facility of the Victor Harbor Football Club and Victor Harbor RSL Sub-branch. The Roos Club facility is operated and managed by a Board comprising representatives of Victor Harbor RSL, the Victor Harbor Footall Club and independent appointments. I was formally appointed (independent) as Treasurer of the Roos Club in December 2025.

  • Victor Harbor Archery Club The Victor Harbor Archery Club was established in 2013 for the purpose of fostering, expanding and perpetuating the practise of Target, Field and Indoor Archery in South Australia. The club is located on Back Valley Road, which includes Club Rooms and Indoor, Outdoor and Field ranges. I am an active member and competition participant in the compund bow category. I have been Treasurer of the VHAC since August 2025 and Public Officer from April 2026.

My Approach

What people say

  • "David's assistance with sensible purchase planning was invaluable at Drifta Camping & 4WD.Maximising available working capital in purchase planning was achieved through making informed decisions via in depth analysis of sales history, analysis of risk exposure in new products, prioritising of need and scope within planned cashflow/timing of (especially major) payments.Another important aspect was achieving an accurate Gross Profit based pricing policy, taking into account often overlooked hidden costs such as interest charges, foreign exchange gain/loss and corporate overhead costs (i.e. premises and equipment)." Matt G.
  • "I worked with David for over 3 and a half years at Drifta Camping & 4WD and I found him to be insightful, hard-working and reliable. David's vision coupled with his leadership skills are excellent in motivating and inspiring the team and driving excellent results. David is always approachable, providing guidance and support whenever needed. It’s been a privilege to work under his leadership." Steve K.
  • "David is a strong values based executive leader. He is an accomplished and professional CFO with skills which have been built up from working in both the private and public sectors. It was great to have David as part of my executive team at Seqwater especially his ability to take a contrarian view (when appropriate), ask penetrating questions and drive value for customers. David is a team player as well as an executive who leads by example. I look forward to the opportunity to work with David again and would recommend him to employers looking for a hard working, professional and value based CFO ." Peter D.
  • "I worked with David for many years during his time with Pacific Hydro, and most recently in his role as CFO in Tinguiririca Energía in Chile. David is a strong CFO: hard-working, personable, reliable and direct. With his extensive experience managing finance teams in mining, energy and infrastructure contexts, including reporting to Boards in private, joint-venture and government companies, he would be an asset to any business in those fields." Nigel B.
  • "David and I worked together for over 2 years at Tinguirica Energia. During that time in his role of CFO was responsible for not only the day-to-day operations but also taking the company from the construction phase into being an operating company. This challenge was made more complex because Tinguririca is a 50/50 joint venture and during that time we suffered a 20 month outage due to a tunnel collapse. Laine P.

Upcoming Events

Join me in workshops working through Improving Profit & Strengthening Cash flow in businesses.
TBA
Workshop 1 Improve Profit & Strengthen Cash Flow
In this workshop, we will explore methods and tools to identify opportunities for your business to improve profit and strengthen cash flow. An overview of the Business Review & Financial Assessment will be provided, along with practical examples of some of the tools that will be used.
TBA
Workshop 2 Improve Profit & Strengthen Cash Flow
In this workshop, we will explore methods and tools to identify opportunities for your business to improve profit and strengthen cash flow. An overview of the Business Review & Financial Assessment will be provided, along with practical examples of some of the tools that will be used.