Cash Flow review
to analyse key areas to increase cash flow to fund future growth and increase shareholder value
Profitability review
to analyse key areas to strengthen profitability as a means of increasing shareholder value
Working Capital Management
to increase circulating cash to fund growth
Budget and Cashflow Forecast
preparation which includes review of historical data and building assumptions via meetings with key executives and the CEO.
Design of reporting frameworks
& selection of performance measures (KPI’s)
Financial Health Check
Business Valuation
for the purposes of capital raising, business sale, introducing new shareholder/partner or tracking increase in value of business strategy and plans
Funding Proposals
Assistance with bank funding proposals and leasing/hire purchase
Information Memorandum
Due Diligence
reviews and reports
Frequently Asked Questions
You should tailor the metrics to suit your key business drivers. There does not need to be too many and they should cover financial and non financial KPI’s. You should also ensure that you have lead and lag indicators within the mix.
In our experience all businesses should have a detailed budget & cashflow forecast. The budget should be an articulation of the strategic plan and objectives for the business. We translate these business objectives into a financial model that is tangible and allows you to understand the key levers driving growth and increased shareholder value in your business.
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