Advisory · Financial advisory
Clarity is a competitive advantage.
Most businesses have plenty of numbers. What is missing is the right numbers, at the right time, in a form management can act on. That is what we build.
A report no one reads is a cost. A report that changes a decision is an investment.
Who it is for
For executive teams and boards who want to steer by more than the income statement. And for owners who want to know where the money is made, and where it disappears.
We start from your business, not from a standard template. That is why reporting looks different from one business to the next.
What we deliver.
- Management reportingMonthly reporting with a few sharp key figures and an explanation of what they mean.
- BudgetA budget built on the drivers of your business, not last year’s figures plus a percentage.
- Cash flow forecastA rolling view of liquidity, so challenges are visible in good time.
- Profitability analysisEarnings broken down by customer, product, project or department.
- Investment decisionsCalculations and scenarios before you invest in people, machinery or markets.
- Pricing strategyAnalysis of prices and contribution margins, so growth also shows on the bottom line.
When the numbers do not answer.
- Too lateThe accounts arrive when it is too late to make a difference.
- Unclear profitabilityYou do not know precisely which customers, products or departments make the money.
- Tied-up cashCash is tied up, and no one can say exactly where.
- The boardYour board is asking for more than an income statement.
- GrowthHiring and investment decisions are made on gut feeling.
- The bankThe bank is asking for budgets and forecasts you do not have.
The most important number is rarely at the top.
How we work.
- ConversationWhich decisions should the numbers support? That is where we start.
- ReviewWe go through your data, your bookkeeping and your current reporting.
- DesignWe select the key figures that matter and remove the rest.
- DeliveryReporting and analysis, delivered on a fixed schedule.
- DialogueWe go through the numbers with you and point out what they call for.
From numbers to decisions
The conclusion. Not just the spreadsheet.
Every report comes with our view of what the numbers mean, and what we would do ourselves.
That is the difference between being informed and being advised.
Questions.
What is management reporting?
Ongoing reporting to the executive team and board, built on the key figures that drive the business. It complements the annual report with a current picture.
Which key figures should we follow?
It depends on your business model. We identify the few figures that explain performance and build the reporting around them.
How often should we report?
For most businesses, monthly reporting strikes the right balance. In periods of major change, it may be more frequent.
What is the difference between a budget and a forecast?
The budget is the plan for the year. The forecast is the current best estimate of how the year will end, updated as reality changes.
Can you build on our existing systems?
Yes. We work with the data and systems you have, and only suggest changes when they add value.
Can you present the numbers to the board?
Yes. We prepare the materials and present them whenever you wish.
What does financial advisory cost?
It depends on scope. We agree the price with you before we begin.
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