Before outsourcing
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Financial assessment
Financial assessment for companies
Before proposing anything, we analyse your company in depth: its figures, its cash position, the quality of the information you base decisions on and how its processes work. The result is a clear picture of where you stand and what to improve, and the basis for defining any engagement.
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What we can analyse
The scope is agreed with you, based on management's concerns and the budget available.
Financial performance
- Trends in revenue, margins and results
- Profitability by line, site or customer, where the information allows
- Cost structure
Financial position and cash
- Balance sheet: debt, solvency and working capital
- Cash: collection and payment cycle and financing needs
- Relationship with banks and financing terms
Accounting and tax information
- Quality and reliability of the accounts
- Tax obligations and outstanding risks
- Closes, annual accounts and company books up to date
Processes and tools
- Invoice, collection and payment workflow
- Information management receives and when it receives it
- ERP and management tools
When it makes sense
Ahead of a major decision
An investment, a financing transaction, new partners or a change of direction, with an objective basis.
When the information isn't convincing
Figures arrive late or don't inspire confidence, and you want to know why and how to fix it.
How we work
- 1
Initial meeting
We get to know the business and management's concerns, and agree the scope of the analysis.
- 2
Analysis
We review the accounts, financial statements, cash and processes, including interviews with your team.
- 3
Conclusions and proposal
We present the conclusions, the improvement priorities and, if you need it, a tailored proposal.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask before getting started
If your question isn't answered here, write to us and we'll get back to you.
What do I receive at the end?
A report on the company's financial position and performance, the risks and areas for improvement identified and our recommended priorities. We go through it with you in a meeting.
What information do you need?
Mainly the accounts and financial statements for recent years, bank statements, current financing and, if available, budgets and internal reports. All information is treated confidentially.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the company, the agreed scope and how quickly the information is available. We set this out in the proposal.
Do I have to engage you afterwards?
No. The assessment is valuable in itself and you can apply the conclusions with your own team. If you decide to continue with us, it forms the basis of the proposal.
How is the fee calculated?
It is quoted separately, based on the size of the company and the scope of the analysis. After an initial conversation we send you a specific proposal.
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