Ten years ago, Your Financial Controller founder and Managing Director Kevin Mackmin started working with a single client, one day a week, driven by a simple belief that growing businesses deserved better financial support. Today, that same client is still with us – but they’re now part of a story that spans 90+ businesses, revenues ranging from $1 million to $150 million, and a team of 10 passionate consultants delivering expert outsourced CFO services across Australia.
Looking Back – A Word From Our Founder
“If I’m honest, I never thought Your Financial Controller at 10 years old would have a team of 10 quality people supporting businesses across Australia. I understand the blood, sweat and tears that go into growing a business by personally going through the same process. Walking in their shoes helps us understand the challenges of an SME owner and helps us deliver more than just strategic financial advice. We’re by their side navigating the challenges to ensure their business is in a better position tomorrow than it is today. The biggest lesson for me: recruit people in your business that are smarter than you. Mission accomplished!”
– Kevin Mackmin, Managing Director of Your Financial Controller.
An Evolution of Something Special
When we launched in 2015, we started with a simple but important goal – giving growing businesses access to high-level financial expertise without the cost or commitment of hiring a full-time CFO. We understood that many of Perth’s growing businesses had the potential to achieve more, they just needed the right financial support to get there.
From that modest beginning, we now support over 25 clients each month, with engagements ranging from one day a month to twelve days per month. Our services have grown to include part-time and virtual CFO support, interim CFO and project-based roles, and reliable outsourced bookkeeping.
What started as one person with a vision has become a team of 10 dedicated and experienced consultants, each passionate about making a real difference for our clients. Backed by over 300 years of combined experience, our team brings diverse industry expertise to support clients across virtually any industry Australia-wide.
Our Proudest Achievements
Looking back over the decade, there are several key milestones and achievements that stand out.
Meaningful & Lasting Partnerships
We’re particularly proud of our client retention – several of our current clients have been with us for 7+ years, and our first ever client is still with us 10 years later. That kind of loyalty doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built on trust, results, and genuine partnership.
Many of our clients have told us they view us as a critical part of their senior management team. Some have even become close friends. We’re honoured by that trust, and we never take it for granted. That’s why we don’t lock clients into long-term contracts – everyone has a choice, and we work every day to earn that choice.
Growth That Speaks for Itself
We’ve also helped many clients achieve remarkable 300% growth in revenue, profitability, and saleable value since we started working together. These aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet – they represent real businesses that have been transformed, families whose lives have been changed, and dreams that have been realised through better financial leadership.
National Expansion
This year, we’ve also reached another significant milestone by expanding nationally, welcoming our first Eastern States client in June 2025.
A Brilliant Team Committed to Quality
Perhaps most importantly, our team is now the strongest it’s ever been, bringing together diverse experience and expertise that allows us to support businesses across virtually any industry.
Even as we’ve grown and taken on more clients, we’ve never compromised on the way we work. Our commitment to going above and beyond has been an unfaltering part of our business from day one. We roll up our sleeves, embed ourselves in your team, and treat your business like it’s our own.
Whether on-site or virtual, every engagement is grounded in the values we started with, tailoring our support to suit your goals, challenges, and stage of growth.
Thank You for Being Part of the Journey
We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our incredible team of consultants who bring passion, expertise, and genuine care to every client relationship. Their dedication to going above and beyond is what makes Your Financial Controller special.
This milestone also belongs to all the business owners who’ve trusted us with their goals over the years. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together, and excited for what’s still to come.
To all those business owners we’ve worked alongside, thank you for a fantastic ten years of partnerships, and here’s to building even more success stories together.
Looking Ahead
The biggest reward for us is seeing our clients use quality financial information and insights to grow high-performing businesses and reap the rewards they deserve. Their success is our success, and their growth drives our passion for what we do.
As we enter our second decade, our focus remains unchanged: helping business owners lead with confidence, supported by clear, strategic, and timely financial insight. Our goal is to continue expanding our reach over the next three years, becoming a truly national provider whilst maintaining the personal touch that’s gotten us this far. Whether you need part-time CFO services, once-off interim CFO support, or outsourced bookkeeping, we’re ready to partner with you, in person or virtually, to support your next stage of growth. Let’s keep building stronger, more financially empowered businesses together.
