A budget sets your targets for the year. A cash flow forecast shows when money will actually come in and go out, week by week or month by month. We build both from your Xero data, review them with you each month and update them as the business changes, so big decisions never come as a surprise.

A budget sets your targets for the year. A cash flow forecast shows when money will actually come in and go out, week by week or month by month. We build both from your Xero data, review them with you each month and update them as the business changes, so big decisions never come as a surprise.

Budgets and forecasts that show you what's coming.
Elephant Advisory Virtual Cfo services
Elephant Advisory Virtual Cfo services

Who itโ€™s for

Who itโ€™s for

Growing businesses that feel profitable on paper but tight on cash, or are planning a hire, a loan or an expansion.

Who itโ€™s for

Growing businesses that feel profitable on paper but tight on cash, or are planning a hire, a loan or an expansion.

What's included

Whatโ€™s included

Annual budget

Revenue, costs and profit targets built from your history and your plans.

Rolling cash flow forecast

A 13-week and 12-month view of cash, including tax, BAS and super payments.

Scenario planning

What happens if you hire, lose a client, raise prices or take on debt.

Monthly budget vs actual

A short review of where you're ahead or behind, and why.

Tax and BAS provisioning

Setting aside the right amounts so ATO payments never catch you short.

What's included

Whatโ€™s included

Annual budget

Revenue, costs and profit targets built from your history and your plans.

Rolling cash flow forecast

A 13-week and 12-month view of cash, including tax, BAS and super payments.

Scenario planning

What happens if you hire, lose a client, raise prices or take on debt.

Monthly budget vs actual

A short review of where you're ahead or behind, and why.

Tax and BAS provisioning

Setting aside the right amounts so ATO payments never catch you short.

Our crew, is yours too.

Shehan Wijayasinghe, Managing Director
Shehan Wijayasinghe
Managing Director
Oz Karabadjak, Director of Accounting
Oz Karabadjak
Director of Accounting
Mia Burgess, Director of Digital
Mia Burgess
Director of Digital
Marissa Moro, Director of Bookkeeping
Marissa Moro
Director of Bookkeeping
Sam Draper, Director of Accounting
Sam Draper
Director of Accounting
Gavin Hepponstall, Director of Finance
Gavin Hepponstall
Director of Finance
Georgia Upperton, Operations Manager
Georgia Upperton
Operations Manager

FAQ

Let's clear a few things up.

No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.

FAQ

Let's clear a few things up.

No jargon, no runaround - just honest answers.

What's the difference between a budget and a cash flow forecast?

A budget sets profit targets for a period. A cash flow forecast shows the timing of money in and out, which is what decides whether you can pay bills.

How far ahead should I forecast?

At least 13 weeks for cash, and 12 months for planning. We update both as things change.

Can you build forecasts in Xero?

We use your Xero data as the base and build forecasts alongside it.

Why is my business profitable but short on cash?

Usually timing: customers paying late, stock, loan repayments, or tax and BAS falling due together. A forecast shows these before they hit.

How often should I review my forecast?

Monthly as a minimum, and before any big decision.