A better way to build your finance function.

Our outsourced finance teams give you access to the right people, expertise and systems as your business grows. Whether you need one specialist or a complete finance function, we build around what you actually need.

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Does this sound familiar?

If you’re reading this, there’s probably something about your finances that isn’t working as well as it should. Maybe you’re not getting the information you need, you don’t have complete confidence in the numbers, or you’ve simply outgrown the way things have always been done.


That’s a position we’ve seen many businesses in.

Creative CFO started in 2012 with a simple idea:
help businesses understand their numbers, not just report on them.

For over a decade, we’ve worked with hundreds of SMEs across South Africa and the UK, and one thing has become very clear. As a business grows, managing its finances becomes more complicated. What worked a few years ago often doesn’t work anymore, and getting a clear picture of what’s actually going on becomes harder.


That’s where we come in.


We want you to know where you stand and have the confidence to make better financial decisions.


And we want to do that as part of your business. Not as an external supplier you have to manage, but as a team that gets to know how you work, what you’re trying to achieve and what you need from us along the way.


Today, we’re a team of 45 finance professionals working to build the world’s best finance team.


You get the people, processes, systems and expertise you need, already built and ready to go.


If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, we’d love to work with you.

Ian Meaker
Founder, Creative CFO

The Team Behind Your Team

Working with Creative CFO means you have a world-class, custom-built finance team behind you.

We’ll create the ultimate combination of specialist financial experts to empower you with the exact knowledge and tools you need to thrive. We plug right into your business, whether you need one key role or service, or a full finance function, working alongside your in-house team or running things end-to-end.
Fractional CFO
Financial Manager
Accountant
Bookkeeper
CIMA Associate
Systems Specialist
Payroll Administrator
Business Intelligence
Financial Reporting Specialist
Company Secretarial Specialist

Grow without the guesswork

Contact us

Send us an email or fill in our business management questionnaire.

Meet

We delve into your key requirements and how we can support your growth goals.

Analysis

We perform a business analysis to map out the current financial and operational infrastructure and future roadmap, considering systems, processes, and people.

Growth

Building the best finance team for your business, providing you with peace of mind, financial clarity and high growth opportunities.

Our Services

Tailor-made to take you places.

Financial Management

As a financial partner in your business, we ensure that adequate governance structures are in place, business risk is managed, and financial performance is monitored. Furthermore, we verify that investments have a business case behind them and that the anticipated benefits justify spending.

Financial Systems

Your technology should serve your people. Not the other way around. We implement cloud-based financial software to provide a solid foundation for your business growth by automating and scaling the best business processes. Once your systems are implemented, our team of specialists will continue to deliver world-class technical support.

Business Intelligence

Bringing in-depth analysis and insights to SMEs, through years of professional experience with the latest automation and reporting technology.

What our clients say

A wonderful team who really take time to learn and care for the company they provide services to. It has been a pleasure to work with them and build a finance function that can scale.

Shayne V

What our clients say

I can’t imagine our business without CreativeCFO, they’ve helped us streamline and handle everything from payroll, to VAT, to reporting and forecasting. Their whole team is so knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. We highly recommend them for anything to do with your business finances!

Richard Eltringham
Co-Founder of Digital Butter

What our clients say

Creative CFO has been an exceptional partner for our business. Their expertise and dedication have made a significant impact on our operations. The team is highly professional, responsive, and always goes the extra mile to ensure we have the insights and support we need. They excel in providing clear and actionable advice, tailored to our unique needs. Yay for CCFO!

Tamlynne Wilton-Gurney

What our clients say

We have been working with Creative CFO for a year and have really enjoyed working with the whole team. Always proactive and plugged into our business 100%.

Cath Mavrocoleas

What our clients say

Creative CFO has been an absolute pleasure to work with! Ian, Ryan, Chloe, and Ane are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and proactive. They consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service, whether it’s tax, accounting, company secretarial work, or compiling financial statements. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional accounting partner.

Madelein Van Zyl

What our clients say

Creative CFO has been a key partner since we launched our Asset Management business. Dynamic is the word that springs to mind and I look forward to walking the next steps of our journey together.

Andrew Whitewood

Flexible Approach for Scalability & Support

Whether you’re looking for a full finance team, building on existing capacity, or have a mission-critical financial project, our flexible approach gives you scalability and support to plan, structure, and grow.

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