What keeps mining services & energy owners up at night
Mobilisation cash
New contracts need labour, plant and travel funded weeks before the first payment.
Fixed-rate exposure
Without rise-and-fall clauses, wage and fuel inflation erodes margin.
Client concentration
One tier-1 client can be half your revenue. Plan for a contract loss.
Energy transition
Diversifying into renewables and transmission work needs new pricing and capability models.
The KPIs your CFO should report
| KPI | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Margin by contract | Tender vs actual |
| WIP & unbilled revenue | Claimable now? |
| Labour cost per hour (FIFO-loaded) | Including travel and accommodation |
| Fleet utilisation | By asset |
| Days to first payment | On new contracts |
| Covenant headroom | Lender confidence |
All of these appear live in CFOAvatar, your AI CFO dashboard.
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How CFOSurge works with you
One of our Australian CPA partners owns your relationship, leads board and investor conversations, and signs off the advice that matters.
Experienced CFOs and analysts with Big Four and Fortune 500 backgrounds build your forecasts, reporting and models, working to Australian business hours.
Connects to your accounting software and watches cash, margin, debtors and KPIs every day. It answers questions 24/7 and flags risks before month-end.
Frequently asked questions
How do mining services companies manage cash flow?
Weekly 13-week forecasts, milestone billing as soon as it's claimable, mobilisation payments in contracts, and an arranged working-capital facility.
Can a CFO help price tenders?
Yes. We build tender models including fully loaded labour, plant, mobilisation, finance cost and risk contingency.
Do you work with Perth-based contractors?
Yes. Our team works to AWST, and CFOAvatar is available 24/7.
What does WA payroll tax cost a growing contractor?
WA payroll tax is 5.5% above A$1M (2026–27), with a phasing deduction. Use our calculator to see your exposure.