Strategic Finance
AEC is a national leader in the delivery of tailored financial advisory services that empower government agencies, utilities providers, not-for-profit organisations and private businesses to plan with confidence and operate sustainably.
Providing the insight & confidence your organisation or asset needs for a successful & sustainable future.
Our Strategic Finance team combines accountants, economists, modellers and governance advisors to support long-term financial sustainability, operational and efficiency reviews, transparent service pricing reviews, and business case/feasibility studies.
We develop and maintain a raft of proprietary financial models that we tailor for use across Australia, supporting long-term infrastructure planning, project feasibility, service cost recovery and internal resource allocation and optimisation.
Our work provides clarity around decision-making, particularly for long-term financial plans, capital works, strategic asset management and operational service delivery in core areas such as waste and resource recovery, water and sewer, fleet and community infrastructure.
AEC specialises in developing business cases that support successful funding applications, incorporating project appraisal, cost benefit analysis, and prioritisation frameworks. Our advice is robust, evidence-based, and tailored to be both practical and implementable, ensuring clients are well-positioned to secure funding and deliver high impact outcomes.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Long-Term Financial Sustainability Modelling
AEC has developed proprietary financial models used by hundreds of councils nationwide. We support clients in forecasting financial health, stress-testing future scenarios, and building robust long-term financial strategies to meet community needs and regulatory obligations.
Infrastructure & Asset Funding Strategies
We develop funding models and financial frameworks to support the delivery, renewal, and upgrade of infrastructure assets. This includes plant and fleet planning, water and waste pricing strategies, and financial modelling aligned with asset management plans and capital works programs.
Service Delivery Costing & Pricing
Our team conducts full cost recovery analysis, activity-based costing, and pricing reviews across a range of local and state government services. This includes water and sewerage waste management, airports, childcare, health services, education, regulatory services, aquatic facilities, and more. Our insights help clients ensure fair pricing, transparency, and compliance with cost-recovery principles.
Business Case & Investment Evaluation
AEC delivers evidence-based empirical evaluations of strategic projects, including cost benefit analysis, project and commercial feasibility assessment, business case development, and prioritisation and delivery frameworks for major infrastructure, organisational and service initiatives.
Corporate Strategy & Organisational Reviews
We support our clients with tailored organisational and service reviews, internal funding model reviews, governance structures, and resource allocation strategies, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations at all levels of the organisation.
Model Licensing, Financial Training & Capacity Building
AEC offers training, model licensing, documentation, and ongoing support for internal financial teams. We help build in-house financial capability and confidence, particularly around long-term modelling and scenario analysis.
Business Units & Service Reviews
We complete service and operational reviews, providing expert advice on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the services. We have developed expertise in reviewing water services, waste and resource recovery, plant and fleet, fleet management, depot operations, airport operations, ferry operations, saleyards, libraries and quarries.
Comparative Benchmarking
AEC applies benchmarking to evaluate regional or sector performance against national and global standards, helping identify gaps, strengths, and best practices for strategic advantage.
Design & Visual Communication
Transform complex information into clear, compelling visuals that support decision-making and stakeholder engagement. We ensure that every output is both informative and visually impactful.
