Your Numbers. Our Expertise. Smarter Financial Decisions.
Virtual CFO services that help South African businesses grow with confidence. At TFB Chartered Accountants, we go beyond traditional accounting. Our Virtual CFO services give you real-time financial insight, help you make better decisions, and provide the clarity you need to scale with confidence.
Global Chartered Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience
ABOUT US
Expert Financial Leadership, Sized for Your Business
At TFB Virtual CFO, we provide startups and SMEs with the strategic financial guidance they need to make confident decisions. Get the expertise of a seasoned CFO without the full-time cost, and position your business for sustainable growth.
Led by Jannie Griesel, a Chartered Accountant and Global Chartered Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience, we specialize in helping businesses navigate funding rounds, scale their financial systems, and achieve long-term success.
SMART FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
Why SME’s Should Use a Virtual CFO
Not every business needs a full-time CFO, but every growing business needs CFO-level insight.
As your SME grows, so does the complexity of your financial decisions. You need strategic financial leadership to navigate cash flow challenges, secure funding, manage risk, and plan for sustainable growth, but hiring a full-time CFO is often financially out of reach.
Our Virtual CFO service bridges this gap, delivering executive-level financial expertise precisely when you need it, without the overhead of a permanent senior hire.
Cost Efficiency
A Virtual CFO provides high-level qualified expertise and strategic guidance at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer. This flexible model eliminates salary, benefits, bonuses, and recruitment costs, making senior financial leadership accessible to growing SMEs.
Strategic Insight & Growth
The role shifts from routine bookkeeping (which can be automated) to strategic planning and forecasting. A Virtual CFO translates financial data into a roadmap for growth, helping the SME owner make informed decisions about investment, scaling, and market expansion.
Compliance & Risk Management
Especially in complex regulatory environments like South Africa, the Virtual CFO ensures strict adherence to SARS, CIPC, and other compliance requirements, reducing the risk of penalties and legal issues. This provides business owners with peace of mind and strong financial governance.
Immediacy of Expertise
SMEs gain instant access to an experienced professional with diverse industry knowledge. There is no training period—the Virtual CFO starts immediately, bringing fresh, independent judgment and proven strategies to the table right away.
Focus on Core Business
By outsourcing the high-level financial and governance functions, the SME owner and management team are freed up to concentrate fully on their core competencies, such as sales, product development, and customer satisfaction, which are the primary drivers of business growth.
Scalable & Flexible Support
Your Virtual CFO engagement adapts as your business evolves. Scale services up during critical growth phases, funding rounds, or expansion, then scale back during stable periods. You pay only for what you need, when you need it, ensuring maximum value at every stage.
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES
How We Support Your Business Growth
At TFB Virtual CFOs, we provide strategic financial leadership tailored for businesses that aspire to grow sustainably and make an impact. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs with clarity, control, and confidence over their financial operations, without the cost of a full-time CFO.
Strategic Financial Planning
We help you plan for long-term growth with clarity and confidence.
- Financial forecasting and budgeting
- Cash flow planning and scenario analysis
- Business model evaluation and strategic decision support
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Gain actionable insights from your numbers.
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- KPI monitoring and dashboards
- Profitability and cost analysis
- Board-ready financial presentations
Fundraising & Investor Support
We guide you through raising capital and building investor confidence.
- Investor pitch preparation and financial modelling
- Due diligence support for funding rounds
- Valuation analysis and fundraising strategy
Testimonials
Client Success Stories
What our clients say about The Finance Block’s Services.
Brendon Levin
Director of Paradigm Capital
“We’d like to sincerely thank you for all your support, especially with our last-minute enquiries. The efficiency of having everything available online—from signatures to document submissions—together with your seamless coordination with our accountants and the professional feedback provided on any questions raised, has been outstanding. It’s truly been a refreshing change compared to our past experiences with other service providers.”
Jacobus Kriel
CEO of SA Fimlworx
“Even though we are a creative company, TFB has taken the time to understand our unique requirements and adapt accordingly. Their professionalism, coupled with the ability to explain complex accounting terms in clear and simple language, has made a real difference. The results speak for themselves, and we would gladly recommend their services to anyone.”
Luke Woodhouse
CFO of Guud Global
“A big thank you to the TFB team for the efficiency you’ve shown in your delivery. I’ve been consistently impressed with both the quality of work and the speed of your turnaround times. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you.”
Process
The TFB Client Onboarding Journey
The onboarding process with TFB Chartered Accountants is designed to be streamlined, efficient, and focused entirely on quickly delivering strategic value to your business. It begins with the simple step of connecting, either by booking a Virtual Meeting or completing the Get In Touch form on our website.
Discover & Align
Book your virtual meeting with Jannie Griesel or reach out via our streamlined contact form. In this session, we’ll dive deep into your business goals, industry dynamics, and unique challenges. Based on this insight, we’ll pair you with a Virtual CFO whose expertise and industry experience align perfectly with your needs, ensuring a customized scope of CFO Advisory services tailored to drive your success.
Integrate & Baseline
We securely integrate with your existing business processes and conduct an initial Financial Hygiene Check to establish a baseline. We define the reporting and KPIs that matter most to your growth.
Execute & Strategise
We begin ongoing strategic meetings to interpret data, execute the financial plan, manage compliance, and drive your business forward with confident, informed decisions.