The experience your business needs. The approach it deserves.
CFO Edge Solutions was founded to give growing Australian businesses access to the kind of senior financial leadership that was previously only available to large corporates.
Manuel Kostandas
Founder & Principal CFO
Manuel Kostandas
Manuel Kostandas is an experienced CFO and finance leader with over 30 years of experience across PE-backed, ASX-listed, and high-growth companies in Australia, the UK, and the US.
Known for building scalable finance functions, implementing robust cash flow and forecasting frameworks, and aligning finance with strategic business goals, Manuel is a hands-on leader with strong board engagement and deep cross-functional expertise.
With a strong track record in strategic finance, fundraising (debt and capital), M&A, IPO listings, scaling operations, and stakeholder management, Manuel brings the depth of experience that growing businesses need — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
30+ years of senior finance expertise
Strategic Forecasting
Cash Flow & Treasury
M&A & Capital Raising
IPO Readiness
Board & Investor Reporting
PE & ASX Experience
Interim CFO Leadership
International Operations
Risk Management
Financial Transformation
Built for businesses at every growth stage
Start-ups
Building financial foundations from day one.
SMEs
Scaling with clarity and confidence.
PE-backed businesses
Meeting investor expectations and reporting standards.
Succession planning
Preparing for ownership transition with financial rigour.
IPO preparation
Getting investor-ready for public markets.
We're particularly well-suited to businesses that are:
- Navigating growth or transformation
- Preparing for fundraising, M&A, IPO or exit
- In need of steady financial leadership during transition
Ready to work with Manuel?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call and find out how CFO Edge Solutions can help your business move forward.