Build a Business That Moves Forward With Confidence.

Strategic advisory, risk management and fractional CFO support for ambitious founder-led businesses across New Zealand and Australia—providing the clarity, confidence and financial leadership to help you make better decisions, scale sustainably and build a business that doesn't depend on you.

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You're Great At Building Your Business.

But growth creates complexity.

As your business grows, so do the decisions.

Cash flow becomes harder to manage. Your team grows. Margins tighten. Opportunities become riskier.

Suddenly you're expected to be CEO, CFO, strategist and problem solver all at once.

That's where O&U comes in.

We become your trusted strategic partner—bringing financial leadership, commercial insight and practical guidance so you can focus on leading your business with confidence.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Revenue is growing but profits aren't.

  • You're making too many decisions alone.

  • Cash flow feels unpredictable.

  • You're constantly reacting instead of planning.

  • You're unsure what your numbers are really telling you.

  • You've outgrown your accountant but don't need a full-time CFO.

How We Help

Strategic Advisory

Make confidence business decisions backed by commercial insight with the right systems, reporting and strategy needed to scale with confidence.

Fractional v-CFO

Executive-level financial leadership across both compliance and commercial without the cost of a full-time CFO.

Risk & Governance

Protect your business with the right controls relevant to it’s risk profile while creating opportunities for sustainable growth.

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Why Founders and Owners Choose Onwards & Upwards

✓ Big Four experience

✓ Startup perspective

✓ Chartered Accountant

✓ Engineer and commercial thinker

✓ Practical—not theoretical

✓ Trusted long-term partner

  • "Her knowledge and business acumen has helped us grow our business with confidence. She’s hands on and is more than happy to work alongside making sure we had the resources and figures to make decisions that would benefit our business. Rachel was always a sounding board to make sure we were making the right choices for our business."

    —Founder, Auckland New Zealand

  • "Rachel’s expertise in finance, transformation consulting and strategy was instrumental in our success. Her leadership and ability to guide our team through complex challenges were invaluable, helping us build a more agile and business-centered finance function."

    — Senior Project Manager, Finance Transformation Manager

  • "Rachel demonstrated outstanding leadership and the ability to effectively manage diverse teams and challenging projects. She always delivered thorough and reliable results. Her professionalism, innovative thinking, and approachable nature make her a standout expert."

    —Client, Auckland New Zealand

  • "Rachel is very supportive, no questions to big or too small. I found her very approachable and relatable to my business."

    — Sole Trader, Marketing Services

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