Jonathan Maharaj
Jonathan Maharaj is a CFO and global financial thought leader who helps leaders make better decisions with clarity. Over the past 20 years, heā€™s worked across auditing, consulting, and strategic finance with founders, executives, listed companies, and global brands.
He founded Aurora Financials to offer something different: a high-trust, remote-first advisory that supports clients from early-stage ventures to established enterprises. Jonathan blends deep financial insight with practical strategy, helping leadership teams navigate volatility, turnarounds, and growth pivots with confidence.
At the heart of his work is a simple philosophy: help people first, and the money follows.
Quick Info
Languages: English (primary), Spanish (secondary conversational)
Location: Wellington, New Zealand (works globally across US, UK, Australia, and APAC time zones)
Days/Times:Ā Generally available Sundayā€“Friday, 10amā€“2pm NZT or after 8pm NZT
Max. interview time: Up to 4ā€“5 hours (with breaks if needed), typically 60ā€“120 minutes
Happy To Share On Social Media:Ā Yes, actively shares on LinkedIn with a professional network of executives, founders, and business leaders
Likes talking about:
- People-first finance: why helping people matters more than chasing profit
- Strategic clarity: how leaders can make better financial decisions in volatile times
- Building Aurora Financials: from side hustle to trusted global advisory
- Lessons from auditing, consulting, and working with nonprofits and SMEs
- Resilience, leadership, and entrepreneurship: stories from Fiji to Harvard to global CFO
Social Media Follower Count:Ā 21,000+ followers on LinkedIn (professional network of founders, executives, and board leaders; aiming to grow visibility through thought leadership and speaking)
Ideas For Episode Titles / Main Focus
- Strategic finance and decision-making for leadership
- Remote CFO advisory and business strategy clarity
- The Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make With Money And How to Avoid Them
- Building a Business on Trust: Why Integrity Still Wins in Finance
- People First, Money Second: A New Approach to Financial Leadership
Questions Jonathan Is Always Ready To Answer
- What was it like growing up in Fiji and then starting fresh in New Zealand?
- How did studying at Harvard shape your approach to business and leadership?
- Why did you leave a secure career path to build Aurora Financials as your own side hustle?
- What does it mean to you to put people first and money second in finance?
- If someone had $1,000 to invest, what principles should they consider before making a decision?
- What are the biggest mistakes leaders make when making financial decisions under pressure?
- How do you help founders and executives cut through financial complexity and find clarity?
- What role does resilience play in building both a business and a financial strategy?
- How can leaders navigate turnarounds, restructures, or growth pivots without losing focus?
- What is your long-term vision as a financial thought leader, and how do you plan to reach millions with your message?
Connect With Jonathan
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