We're aurionexvaliq

Started in late 2019, we set out to help Australian businesses make sense of their finances without the jargon. Our team has grown from two people working in a shared office to a group that genuinely cares about building practical financial literacy for teams across Queensland and beyond.

How we got here matters

Back in 2019, we noticed something strange. Businesses were hiring finance consultants who spoke in complex terminology that left teams more confused than informed. So we started small—running workshops where people could actually ask questions without feeling judged.

The response surprised us. Teams wanted to understand cash flow, not just have someone else manage it. They wanted to read balance sheets themselves. By 2021, we'd moved into proper training programs. And honestly, we're still learning what works best for different types of businesses.

These days we focus on building internal capability. Rather than creating dependency on external consultants, we help teams develop their own financial confidence. It takes longer, but the results stick around.

Team collaboration during financial strategy session

What shapes our approach

We've found that sustainable financial understanding comes from a few key principles that we apply across all our work with Australian business teams.

Plain language only

Financial concepts aren't inherently complex—they just get explained poorly. We break down ideas using everyday examples that relate to how businesses actually operate day-to-day.

Team-focused development

Individual training helps one person. Team training creates shared understanding. When everyone speaks the same financial language, decisions happen faster and more confidently.

Practical timelines

Real capability development takes months, not days. Our programs run from August 2025 through early 2026, giving teams time to apply concepts between sessions and build genuine competence.

People behind the programs

Our core team brings different perspectives to financial education. We don't always agree on methods, which actually helps us create more adaptable programs.

Marieke Thornfield, Lead Financial Strategist

Marieke Thornfield

Lead Financial Strategist

Spent fifteen years in corporate finance before realizing she preferred teaching over reporting. Now designs programs that connect financial theory to actual business decisions. Known for using food analogies to explain complex ratios.

Rochelle Kincaid, Business Development Director

Rochelle Kincaid

Business Development Director

Former small business owner who learned financial management the hard way. Brings practical experience from running retail operations for eight years. Particularly good at spotting when theory needs to bend for real-world application.

Let's talk about your team's needs

We're enrolling for September 2025 programs. Reach out if you want to discuss what might work for your business. No pressure, just conversation about whether we're a good fit.

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