We Help Australian Businesses See Their Numbers Clearly
Budget forecasting doesn't need to be complicated. Since 2018, we've worked with businesses across New South Wales to build practical financial planning systems that actually make sense for how they operate.
Started Because Planning Shouldn't Feel Like Guesswork
Back in 2018, we noticed something odd. Businesses around Castle Hill were drowning in spreadsheets but still couldn't tell you with confidence what next quarter would look like. The tools were there, but they weren't connecting to reality.
So we started selunthara with a simple idea: budget forecasting should reflect how businesses actually work. Not academic theory or complex models that need a finance degree to understand. Just practical approaches that help you plan ahead without second-guessing every number.
We've grown since then, but the approach hasn't changed. We still believe the best forecasting system is one you'll actually use every month.
Real Problems We Help Sort Out
These are the challenges we hear most often from Australian businesses. Each one has practical solutions that don't require overhauling your entire system.
Seasonal Cash Flow Gaps
Many Australian businesses face predictable slowdowns around January and July. We build forecasting models that account for these patterns and help you prepare buffer strategies three months in advance.
Growing Too Fast Without Visibility
Revenue growth is great until you realize you don't have enough working capital to fulfill orders. We set up rolling 12-month forecasts that flag upcoming resource needs before they become urgent problems. Most clients check these weekly and adjust as needed.
Spreadsheets That Break
When your budget lives in a massive Excel file with seventeen tabs and formulas that nobody dares touch, something's gone wrong. We rebuild these into cleaner systems that your whole team can update without breaking everything.
Actual vs Budget Mysteries
It's August and you're already 30% over budget in three categories but can't figure out why. We create variance tracking that shows you exactly where spending diverged from plan, usually within specific cost centers or time periods. This makes monthly reviews actually useful instead of just stressful.
No Time for Planning
Small teams don't have hours to spend on budgeting. We design streamlined processes that take 90 minutes monthly instead of consuming entire weeks. The key is focusing on the numbers that actually matter for your decisions.
Who You'll Work With
Our team combines accounting backgrounds with actual business operations experience. We've run budgets from both sides of the table.
Ragnar Tollefsen
Senior Budget Analyst
Ragnar joined selunthara in 2019 after spending six years doing financial planning for mid-sized manufacturers around Sydney. He got tired of building perfect forecasting models that businesses would use once and then ignore.
These days, he specializes in creating budget systems that actually fit how different industries operate. His approach focuses on identifying the three to five metrics that really drive each business, then building forecasting around those instead of tracking everything.
Before finance, Ragnar ran operations for a logistics company in Queensland. That experience taught him what information managers actually need versus what accounting textbooks say they should want. He brings that perspective to every forecasting system we build.
How We Approach Budget Forecasting
Start With What You Already Know
Your business has patterns. Sales cycles, seasonal shifts, recurring expenses. We build forecasts around these existing patterns instead of imposing generic templates that don't match your reality.
Keep It Simple Enough to Maintain
The most sophisticated forecasting model is useless if nobody updates it after month two. We design systems that take minimal time to maintain because we know you're running a business, not a forecasting department.
Build In Flexibility for Changes
Markets shift. Suppliers raise prices. Good forecasting systems let you adjust assumptions quickly without rebuilding everything. We set up scenarios that you can modify as conditions change throughout the year.
Focus on Decisions, Not Just Numbers
Every forecast should answer specific questions: Can we afford this hire? Should we increase inventory? What happens if sales drop 15%? We structure reporting around the decisions you actually need to make.
Ready to Build Better Forecasts?
We're scheduling initial consultations for September 2025. These sessions help us understand your current planning process and identify specific improvements that would make the biggest difference.
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