Trustworthy
Virtual CFO Services
in Melbourne
Virtual CFO Services in Melbourne
Managing Director and Fractional CFO - Maru Natarajan CPA, FCPA, CMA
Maru is the managing director of PremierOne and has 25+ years’ professional experience working as a chief financial officer (CFO) and Group Financial Controller across many industries in the Australasian region. He is deeply passionate about providing exceptional results for his clients and uses his extensive commercial experience to help small, medium and corporate businesses achieve their business goals whilst maximising on savings and efficiencies.
What sets Maru apart is his unique ability to not only understand the numbers but also drive strategic business growth. In addition to being a registered tax agent, he is a CPA, a Fellow of CPA Australia, and a member of CMA—qualifications that recognize both his expertise and experience as a trusted finance and business advisor.
Client Services Manager- Charitha Ranasinghe CPA
Charitha has over 12 years experience working as an accountant and previously worked at big 4 accounting firm Ernst and Young. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, working capital management, tax compliance, and payroll services. He is a member of CPA Australia and a certified Xero advisor and works with small to medium businesses as well as corporate clients. Charitha takes pride in being proactive and approachable, and is genuinely passionate about making a real difference in his clients’ businesses. He believes great accounting is about more than just numbers—it’s about empowering people to grow.
Why Choose PremierOne for Virtual CFO Services?
We pride ourselves on delivering:
- Clear and strategic financial direction for growing businesses
- Customised financial reporting and dashboards to support better decision-making
- Cash flow forecasting and budget planning for proactive financial management
- End-to-end support across accounting systems, compliance, and tax
- Insights to reduce costs, improve margins, and support scalability
- Transition support for businesses moving to cloud platforms
- Support for multi-entity structures and board-level presentations
How Much Do Our CFO Services Cost?
Virtual CFO & Business Advisory Packages
Packages start from $590/ quarter
- Gain clarity and control over your business finances
- Receive detailed analysis of your financial performance
- Get practical, high-impact recommendations to:
- Improve cash flow
- Increase profitability
- Drive long-term growth
- Insights delivered by experienced CFOs and former Big 4 accountants
Make an appointment or call us on 0416339239
Case Study: How we helped our client save $310k+ with our outsourced CFO services
A Melbourne-based aged care provider partnered with PremierOne to gain strategic oversight of their financials. With outdated systems, unreconciled accounts, and $160K in outstanding debt, the organisation needed leadership to regain control and clarity.
Challenges:
- Disorganised accounts and lack of internal controls
- Inconsistent cash flow tracking and outdated software
- Debt recovery and billing inefficiencies
- Limited financial reporting and strategic planning
Our CFO-Led Solution:
- Implemented a fully integrated financial solution — combining Accounting, Tax, Payroll, and vCFO services saving $150k+ in annual savings. Rebuilt financial systems and implemented robust internal controls for improved accuracy and compliance
- Negotiated interest repayments, resulting in $160K in savings on outstanding liabilities
- Recovered $160K in outstanding debts through streamlined billing and proactive collections
- Oversaw the successful transition to cloud-based accounting software, enhancing visibility and efficiency
- Delivered monthly board-ready financial reports to support confident executive decision-making
- Provided cash flow forecasting and budgeting to enable better financial planning and control
Outcome: The business gained massive savings for their accounting function $150k+, and our proactive team was able to save an additional 320k in interest and bad debts. We also implemented more reliable cloud based software to improve the financial systems and provide stronger reporting — enabling better decision-making at the executive level.
GerardOur organisation is using Premierone and their services in a highly specialised, health/care management centric industry for a while now. Our management team is impressed with the results. Premierone has taken on the challenge of familiarising themselves with an industry which is extremely difficult to navigate, and have done so with great success. Maru, who leads the team, is very client centric and provides a top notch service; he genuinely cares about his clients, is detail oriented and is outcome driven. We look forward to working together for years to come!
Easy Setup & Fixed-Fee Accounting for Your Business
We make it easy to work with us, and can speak to your prior accountant
1. Book in a free consultation
Reach out to us via phone or click to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with us. We will be happy to assess your circumstances, offer some upfront advice, and let you know what we can do for you.
2. We will create a fixed-price quote
We will provide you with a quote to reflect the points from our initial consultation. Your initial consultation is always conducted with Maru our Principal Accountant, who prepares a quote to ensure the best value possible. Based on the scope of services agreed upon, we will determine your annual fee, which will be converted into a recurring monthly fixed fee.
3. Sign up with us, and we’ll take care of the rest
Once you’ve signed up with PremierOne, we’ll handle all communication with your previous accountant, notify them of the transition, and securely obtain all the necessary information on your behalf. If you prefer, you won’t need to speak to anyone else—we’ll manage the entire process for you. It’s simple, stress-free, and something we’ve successfully done for hundreds of clients.
Real Reviews from Business Owners Who Trust Our Accounting Team
Maru is a pleasure to deal with and efficiently helped us with a number of requests for the business including detailed tax calculations and advice. He is very knowledgeable. Recommended.
So happy to find Maru as my new Accountant after a bad experience with another previously. Maru was able to identify previous errors made and make amendments to benefit me with my return. I recommend PremierOne and Maru especially. Don’t bother looking at other Accountants via Google reviews, you’ve found the right one here!
Our business met with Premiere One to get guidance on bringing forward our previous losses to offset our current gains a few years ago, Maru easily addressed our questions of filing our tax return with great clarity, he is very knowledgeable and solving our questions at ease. Since then, we have kept using Premiere One for our BAS and Tax Return. Read More
I'm pleased to rate our experience with PremierOne as our payroll service provider 5 stars! Our collaboration with Charitha and Maru has been consistently positive, demonstrating their commitment to accommodating our business needs. Charitha and Maru have proven to be invaluable assets to our payroll management. Read More
PremierOne provide very professional yet personal and competent services for both our business (Sage Innovations Pty Ltd) and family tax matters. They are highly reliable and prompt in providing their services and resolving issues. We are very satisfied and glad that we engaged PremierOne as our Tax & Accounting Agent. Read More
With no restrictions I would sincerely like to recommend PremierOne service. One of the rare consultant who offered a free discussion session to understand my needs and with confidence building we carried on as I had tons of consulting queries through which they patiently answered most of them and left few which they followed up via email. Read More
Scalable CFO Support for Growing and Established Businesses
Our CFO services are designed to grow with you — from early-stage businesses seeking structure, to mature companies requiring complex financial oversight. Whether you need part-time virtual CFO support or ongoing financial leadership, we act as your trusted financial partner — ensuring your business is financially healthy and future-ready.
Make an appointment or call us on 0416339239
Book a free, no-obligation 15 minute consultation with Maru our Managing Director and CFO Business Advisor
For small, medium and enterprise businesses who want:
More time efficiency and savings
More business growth
25+ years of experienced business advice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A virtual CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is a remote, outsourced financial expert who provides high-level strategic support to your business — including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, performance analysis, and financial strategy — without the cost of a full-time executive.
The cost of a virtual CFO varies depending on your business size, needs, and the scope of service. At PremierOne, we offer affordable monthly packages that provide access to senior-level financial expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.
A virtual CFO acts as a strategic financial partner — helping you understand your numbers, manage risks, improve profitability, and make informed decisions. They’re especially valuable for businesses preparing for growth, scaling, or navigating uncertain economic conditions.
In practice, these terms are used interchangeably and refer to the same core service: providing high-level financial oversight and strategic advice to a business without hiring a full-time CFO.
- Virtual CFO typically emphasises that the service is delivered remotely using cloud accounting tools and virtual meetings.
- Outsourced CFO highlights that the CFO is not in-house and is contracted as a third-party provider.
- Fractional CFO refers to accessing a CFO for a portion (or “fraction”) of their time — such as a few days per month.
At PremierOne, we offer Virtual CFO services that combine all of these aspects: strategic, flexible, and fully tailored to your business — without the full-time salary commitment.
Yes — if you want to grow with confidence, avoid cash flow issues, and make data-driven decisions. Hiring a full-time CFO may be too costly, but a virtual CFO offers the same level of insight at a much lower investment.