Finance leadership for scaling businesses.
CFO-level thinking for Australian founders who are ready to change what's possible.
When you are serious about growing a business, strategic financial thinking is no longer optional.
At Olive Business Partners, we give ambitious business owners access to the CFO-level expertise that was previously only available to the largest organisations. Whether you need an embedded CFO working alongside you as a true business partner, expert guidance for a specific financial challenge, or ongoing tools and community to build your financial capability, we have a way to work together that fits where you are right now.
We believe the right financial partner doesn't just manage your numbers. They change the quality of every decision you make.
Who We Work With
We work with Australian businesses.
Our entire team is based in Australia. We know this market, this economy, and the particular challenges and opportunities when building a business here.
We work with seven and eight figure businesses.
This is the point where financial decisions get bigger and the risks get higher, and having the right financial thinking in the room is critical. That's where our Fractional CFO services make the most impact. (At six figures, our Financial Success Circle is a better fit.)
We work with B2B businesses.
We work with B2B businesses. Selling to other businesses brings a different kind of financial complexity which we know well. Our clients come from professional services, creative agencies, manufacturing, distribution, import and export, among other industries.
We work with founder-led businesses.
Founders who are still deeply in it, passionate about what they're building and thinking about the legacy they're creating. We make sure the financials support the founder's vision.
If this sounds like your business, a Discovery call is the fastest way to find out if we're the right fit.
Finance leadership that’s accessible to every stage of growth.
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Fractional CFO Services
Your own CFO without the full-time cost. We match you with the right CFO for your business and your stage, and they work alongside you as a true partner. Embedded in your decisions, invested in your outcomes, and with you for the long term.
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CFO Advisory
When a specific financial challenge calls for senior expertise, such as capital raises, financial modelling, board reporting, M&A readiness, budgeting, we bring CFO-level thinking to the project, with the need for an ongoing engagement.
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CFO Intelligence
Build your financial capability on your own terms. Through our membership program and our workshop and masterclass series, you get access to the financial thinking, frameworks, and community that most business owners don't find until much later.
Our Founder
Sarah Petty is the Founder of Olive Business Partners and a qualified CPA, having held senior roles across a mix of startups, fast-growing scale-ups, and globally recognised brands. Her experience includes working with companies such as GE, Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Lion, Bega, Kellogg’s and Wesfarmers.
Sarah is passionate about helping purpose-driven leaders scale with confidence and financial clarity. She also contributes her expertise on several boards and is a regular speaker and panelist at industry events.
Our Team of CFOs
Our team of CFOs are qualified finance professionals with hands-on leadership experience across a range of industries. Whether you're scaling, entering new markets, raising capital, or preparing for a sale, we’ll match you with a CFO who brings the right expertise and cultural fit. Our CFOs are based onshore across Australia and work seamlessly with you and your team, no matter where you're located.
