Your part-time CFO,
full-time growth partner
Ally McMillan brings big-business financial rigour to growing SMEs – strategic clarity, cash flow confidence, and a clear path forward. Without the full-time price tag.
Ally McMillan brings big-business financial rigour to growing SMEs – strategic clarity, cash flow confidence, and a clear path forward. Without the full-time price tag.
Ally McMillan is a Newcastle-based financial expert who partners with growing businesses to provide strategic financial leadership. With a career spanning more than a decade across diverse industries, she has the instincts – and the numbers – to guide businesses through their most critical growth stages.
Through Little Leaf Consulting, Ally brings big-business financial rigour directly to SMEs and NFPs: robust budgeting, sharp forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic planning – all tailored to your stage of growth and your ambitions.
Whether you're scaling fast, navigating uncertainty, or preparing for what's next, Ally becomes the financial voice at your table – without the cost of a full-time executive.
From day-to-day financial management to long-range strategic planning – tailored to where you are now and where you're headed.
Comprehensive budgeting, multi-scenario forecasting, and financial roadmaps that tie directly to your business goals. Stop guessing – start planning with confidence.
Stay firmly on top of your cash position with proactive monitoring, 13-week rolling forecasts, and practical strategies to protect and optimise your working capital.
Clear, visual, and actionable financial reports – the kind that make sense at a glance. Understand exactly where your business stands, every reporting period.
From funding applications and investor relations to M&A assessment and due diligence, Ally has navigated it all and will be your trusted guide at every milestone.
A Fractional CFO gives you everything you need from a senior finance leader – without the full-time overhead. Here's why it makes sense.
Access genuine CFO-level capability at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. Invest the savings back into what drives growth.
Part-time, project-based, or on-demand – the engagement scales to your needs. No lock-ins, no dead weight. Just the right level of support, right when you need it.
Having worked across multiple industries, Ally brings a breadth of perspective that a specialist rarely can. Fresh eyes on your numbers often reveal the most valuable opportunities.
As your business grows, so does the engagement. Start lean and add more strategic support as you hit new stages – Ally grows with you.
Ready to bring financial clarity to your business? Reach out – even if you're not sure exactly what you need yet. Ally loves a good conversation about where your business is headed.