“ Real results, real impact- across industries and across borders ”
Over the past 30 years, we’ve partnered with clients across healthcare, professional services, IT, SaaS, Manufacturing, RTOs, construction companies of various sizes in Australia and abroad. Our work spans structuring and tax strategies, financial systems, management reporting, planning, feasibility studies, M&A, compliance, business turnarounds, and start-up support.
We don’t just provide advice, we deliver outcomes that help our clients grow, adapt, and succeed.
Healthcare Services
We have deep expertise in healthcare, supporting both national groups and individual practitioners.
- GP Clinic Groups (200+ clinics nationwide) – Delivered operational reviews, forecasting, performance improvement, KPIs, benchmarking, system improvement, valuations, M&A support, and acquisition pipeline development.
- Doctors, Dentists and GP Clinics – Provided end-to-end outsourcing (bookkeeping, payroll, tax, compliance) plus buy/sell readiness and structuring services.
- International Hospital Project (A$125m) – Conducted feasibility study, built international teams, and supported capital raising initiatives.
Small, Medium & Start-Up Businesses
We’ve guided many SMEs and start-ups across industries including SaaS, manufacturing, hospitality, export import, wholesale, retail etc:
- Structuring and set-up (ABN, TFN, ATO registrations)
- Cloud system implementation (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
- BAS, payroll, and tax compliance
- Financial reporting, planning, and cash flow management
- Turnaround consulting and strategic coaching
- Buying, selling, and succession support
Major Corporates
Our principal has worked with ASX-listed and international firms, bringing big-company systems and discipline into the SME space:
- Cardno (ASX-listed Engineering & International Project Management)
- Coffey International (ASX-listed Engineering & International Project Management)
- Global Justice Solutions (International Project Management)
- WDScott (International Management Consulting)
- Eaton Capital Partners (Corporate Advisory)
- Symon Capital (Corporate Advisory)
- Alinea Capital (Corporate Advisory
Professional Services & Advisory
Our principal and the team have supported professional services firms with strategic financial leadership.
- 15+ years in international consulting firms: senior finance roles covering accounting, tax, GST, statutory reporting, and strategic planning.
- Accounting firms: 6+ years at Grant Thornton (Bangladesh) and Quick Group Solutions (Melbourne).
- M&A support: 10+ transactions ranging from A$3m–A$50m.
- Professional services clients: IT, legal, consulting: structuring, tax, and financial management.
- Virtual CFO services: for fast-growing and innovative law firms.
- Global project management: managed finances across multiple jurisdictions, trained and mentored international finance teams, rolled out global accounting systems.
Client Testimonials
At Edge Advisory, our greatest endorsement comes from the clients we work with. Here are some of their words about the value we’ve delivered:
- Lutful Baki is one of the most talented professionals I have had the honour of working with in my career. He is deeply honest and loyal, highly professional, amazingly well connected, a superstar financial strategist and analyst — and above all, a genuinely good man. It is my honour to recommend Lutful in this way.
Dr Stephen Moss
Chairman, Symon Capital Pty Ltd
(International corporate advisory and impact investment consulting firm)
- We engaged Lutful as our outsourced CFO to implement a financial management reporting system. He did that brilliantly — but also so much more. He opened our management team’s eyes to the power of finances and made complex things simple, which takes real skill. He quickly became a true business partner who fully embraced our business model. Lutful is an outstanding professional.
Stanislav Roth
CEO, Source Legal Pty Ltd
(Award-winning, fast-growing law firm)
- I worked with Lutful on a project to source external investment. He approached the assignment with energy, positivity, and professionalism. Lutful quickly understood my business and went beyond the numbers to provide real insights and connections. That’s where the real value is. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Steve Dahl
Founder & CEO, Smart Clinics Pty Ltd
(Medical services provider operating 34 GP clinics across Australia)
- I have worked closely with Lutful on business concepts, feasibility studies, business cases, and strategic planning. His thoughtful and professional approach delivered complex international projects that balanced intricate cultural and commercial needs. Lutful is authentic, client-centric, and goes above and beyond to ensure outcomes.
Giles Gunesekera
Founder & CEO, Global Impact Initiative
(International impact investment specialist)
- I’ve been super impressed by Lutful. He truly understands customer service and quickly mastered our numbers, presenting them in ways that gave us clear, usable insights. His business sense and financial strategy skills are exceptional. I have already recommended Lutful to others and trust him completely with any business he works on.
Sean Melbourne
Director, Source Legal Pty Ltd
- Lutful has added immense value to our business through strategic financial advice based on a real understanding of our operations. He made the process accessible and gave us the skills to grow with confidence. Edge Advisory is a trustworthy, cost-effective one-stop shop for accounting, tax, and business advisory.
Amelia Hicks
Founder & CEO, Old Quarter Coffee Merchants Pty Ltd
(Importer, roaster, distributor, and flagship café)
- I’ve worked with Lutful on numerous GP clinic listings and M&A projects nationwide. His understanding of the industry drivers is excellent, and his delivery to clients is superb.
Dennis Warner
Owner & CEO, J.W. Medical Centres Pty Ltd (Medical practice M&A and recruitment specialist)
- What sets Lutful apart is the energy and passion he brings to everything he does. He is highly skilled in financial analysis, business planning, and management — and he makes accounting and financial planning engaging and exciting. His knowledge, diligence, and influence on people are outstanding.
Olli Coupe
CEO, KIAC
(Strategy consulting firm)
- Lutful and his team have a deep understanding of dental clinic operations, taxation, and structuring. Their timely advice, mentoring, financial reporting, KPI analysis, benchmarking, budgeting, and forecasting have added significant value to our business.
Dr Javed Iqbal Mahmud
Owner, Your Dentist Two Pty Ltd
(Dental practice with two surgeries)