About Us
Strength-Based Financial
Leadership for Your Business
Fortis Financial Partners brings senior CFO expertise directly to ambitious SMEs and founders who need more than just accounting — they need a strategic financial partner.
Our Mission
To Help You Achieve Your Goals with Clarity & Confidence
We believe every ambitious business deserves access to the kind of strategic financial leadership that was once only available to large corporations. Our mission is to bridge that gap — providing CFO-level insight, clarity, and direction to businesses at every stage of growth.
Whether you're a founder navigating rapid growth, an SME facing complex decisions, or a business preparing for investment — we are your strategic financial partner.
Clarity
Clear financial strategy in every decision.
Partnership
Relationship-driven, direct founder access.
Strength
Built for resilience and long-term growth.
Insight
Strategic and practical financial guidance.
Meet the Founder
The Person Behind Fortis
Izzat Shadid, CPA
Founder & Principal Advisor
With over 18 years of experience in finance leadership across SMEs and ASX-listed organisations, Izzat brings a depth of real-world knowledge that goes far beyond theoretical financial advice.
Having worked at the highest levels of corporate finance, Izzat founded Fortis Financial Partners to bring that same level of strategic expertise to businesses that need it most — ambitious founders and growing SMEs.
Izzat's approach is personal, direct, and relationship-driven. When you work with Fortis, you work directly with Izzat — not a junior consultant.
How We Work
The Fortis Strategic Finance Framework
Our five-step approach ensures every client receives structured, consistent, and transformative financial leadership.
Strategic Foundations
Deep business & financial assessment
Performance Clarity
Monthly reviews & reporting
Forward Planning
Forecasting & scenario modeling
Goals & Metrics
KPI frameworks & momentum
Financial Strength
Resilience & long-term stability
Who We Serve
Built for Ambitious Businesses
Founders & Startups
Early-stage businesses that need strategic financial direction to scale confidently and sustainably.
Growing SMEs
Established businesses navigating growth, hiring, systems upgrades, or entering new markets.
Not-for-Profits
Organisations requiring strategic financial management to maximise mission impact and ensure governance compliance.
Ready to work with us?
Let's discuss how we can build financial strength in your business.
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