Shawn Leong

Fractional CFO

Shawn Leong is a board-facing CFO with more than 20 years of experience leading finance and corporate services functions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. He has held senior executive positions, including CFO roles across major Victorian Government agencies, where he has operated at the intersection of strategy, governance, and operational delivery.

Shawn is known for strengthening financial discipline, enhancing transparency, and leading organisational transformation initiatives that enable confident, well-informed decision-making at Board and executive level.

Track record highlights

Leads end-to-end finance transformation, including ERP implementation, process redesign, and building high-performing teams that support scalable growth.
Improves financial performance by introducing structured forecasting, budget discipline, and performance monitoring to identify risks and opportunities early.
Transforms complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insights, strengthening board and executive confidence through accurate, timely, and relevant reporting.
Works closely with CEOs and leadership teams to align financial strategy with operational outcomes, enabling better commercial decision-making.
Establishes procurement and contract management frameworks that improve compliance, transparency, and value-for-money outcomes.

Sector Experience

Banking-financial-services; Securities Lending and Borrowing, Equity Financing
Construction; Land development and residential construction
Government-defence; Energy and environment regulation
Services; Mystery Shopping and research
Mining-resources-energy; Steel producer and recycling

Shawn's specialist skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Developed integrated budgeting and planning processes that improved forecast accuracy, aligned resources with strategy, and enhanced organisational accountability.

Business Planning

Worked closely with CEOs and leadership teams to align financial insights with operational strategy, enabling better commercial decisions and performance outcomes.

Cash flow Improvement

Strengthened cash flow visibility and financial discipline through structured forecasting and performance monitoring, enabling proactive decision-making and improved business stability.

Executive Coaching

Built and led high-performing finance teams, embedding accountability, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement.

Managing Risk

Established robust governance and risk frameworks that improved transparency, strengthened controls, and increased board and stakeholder confidence.

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