Offering invaluable expertise as a Virtual CFO, Virtual CEO, General Manager, and Chartered Accountant services, I offer customised guidance and resources to business owners seeking external support to grow their businesses.
As a trusted advisor and business mentor, my mission is to empower businesses with strategic insights and comprehensive assistance. Whether you're navigating growth strategies or financial complexities, I am committed to helping you ac
If you are interested in learning more about how a Virtual CFO | CEO | GM could work for your business then contact us
Drawing upon over three decades of expertise as a virtual CFO, virtual CEO and trusted business advisor, I founded R + R Blackburn Consulting to extend my wealth of knowledge to a wider spectrum of small to medium businesses. As a seasoned business advisor and mentor, my journey has been shaped by my dedication and commitment to nurturing growth and success for my clients. My extensive experience in business consulting has honed my ability to provide strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. R + R Blackburn Consulting stands as a beacon of reliability and expertise, dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive and flourish under my insightful mentorship.
RALPH BLACKBURN
I am the Founder and Managing Director of R + R Blackburn Consulting Limited.
I am a Chartered Accountant (with over 25 years CA experience) and I am also a Member of the Institute of Directors in NZ (MInstD).
Before establishing R + R Blackburn Consulting Limited, I worked for various successful Waikato businesses across diverse industries such as the dairy industry, FMCG, tapware manufacturer, public transport, and automotive retail. In these roles I have held a variety of roles such as Financial Controller, Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, and Dealer Principal.
I actively volunteer in the not-for-profit sector having previously been Vice Chair and Chair of Tennis Waikato Bays, and Chair of the Waikato Tennis Trust. I am currently the Board Chair of the Eastlink Community Hub.
I am also a volunteer mentor with Business Mentors NZ helping aspiring new Business Owners achieve their dreams.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CFO?
A virtual CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is an operational and financial expert who performs the services of a CFO, however instead of delivering those services in person as a full-time employee, the virtual CFO works remotely, on a contractual, part-time schedule.
A key reason for you to switch from transactional accounting services to a virtual CFO business advisory service, is that you as a business owner have more data at your disposal than ever before, plus new technologies are automating more and more traditional accounting work (and with greater accuracy). This poses a dilemma for you as a business owner on what to do with all that rich data your finance team (and accounting software) provides. And that is exactly where a virtual CFO can provide the most value by extracting insights from the data and applying their expertise to provide strategic and operational advice, all based on real-time financial and business intelligence.
Whatever your business goals, I'm here to empower your success every step of the way!
TESTIMONIALS
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As a company that has grown through the many years of business without formal training, it was a breath of fresh air to have Ralph join our company as a trusted business advisor and virtual COO.
-Steve Daly | Director
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Ralph became a trusted member of our executive team in the short time he was with us. I would not hesitate to use Ralph again should the need arise and would recommend him and his virtual CFO and business advisory services to other businesses.
-Alan Walters | Chief Executive
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Ralph is a dedicated and proven business advisory leader with a broad commercial skillset, I wouldn’t hesitate to re-engage Ralph to assist our business should the opportunity present.
-Aaron Smith
About
As a Virtual CFO, Virtual CEO, General Manager, and Chartered Accountant, I provide tailored support to business owners, empowering them with strategic insights and assistance. My goal is to help businesses navigate growth and financial challenges effectively, ensuring they achieve their business objectives with confidence.
Contact
Phone: 027 293 0586
Email: ralph@blackburnconsulting.co.nz
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