Financial modelLing

Inaccurate financial models waste time and limit growth potential

We build financial models for private equity-backed businesses to increase confidence in decision making. Helping you move away from outdated, manual-to-update models to driver-based forecasting.

200+

Clients served

100+

Models built

20+

Years of experience

Who is this service for?

Our financial models help private equity-backed businesses...

Prepare for financial events

We'll develop your financial model to ensure accuracy, build confidence with stakeholders, and provide transparency for potential buyers or investors. This could include M&A, restructuring, and turnaround situations.

Diagnose underperformance

If a company is consistently missing key financial targets, a fresh review of the financial model can uncover errors, hidden risks, or incorrect assumptions that may be causing inaccurate forecasts. We will ensure your model reflects the drivers of your business.

Facilitate strategic planning

Annual budgets, long-term forecasting, new product launches, market expansion, and restructuring will require updates to your financial model. We’ll ensure these factors are modelled appropriately so performance can be projected accurately.

Does your financial model...?

Have errors or
inconsistencies

Require time-consuming
manual updates

Have no scenarios
built into it

Lack a driver-based
approach

Have slow calculation speed

Use an unclear model structure

Our solution

We'll develop or amend your financial model to ensure it reflects your business drivers and is mathematically accurate.

Align the financial model with best practices

User-friendly financial model to embed in your business

Reduce risk and resolve current forecasting challenges

Increase confidence in financial projections

Our process

Our financial modelling projects run through a four-step framework – ensuring your model is robust and mathematically accurate

1

Initial consultation

We hold an initial call with you to determine your business goals and any specific problems with your current financial model. We could follow this up either with a model diagnostic on your current model or scoping a new or updated model.

2

Scope and specify the model

In this step, we scope and specify the model. A model specification document will be produced for your sign-off to ensure we are aligned before we proceed with model build.

3

Build model and populate inputs

We will share input templates and proforma outputs with you for you to populate the input assumptions and to review output formats. While you are populating input assumptions, we will be building the model calculations and linking these to the outputs and share a first draft of the model with you.

4

Iterate and review

Finally, we iterate and review the model, with your assistance, until you are happy with the final model. We will conduct appropriate handover walkthroughs and produce documentation to help you use the model in your business. Alternatively, we can run the model on an ongoing basis as a long-term partner.

Model diagnostic

Get an expert assessment of your model to ensure your numbers add up

We offer a comprehensive best-practice review of your financial model. We’ll assess its structure, evaluate the flow of inputs to outputs, and verify the alignment of outputs with your strategic objectives. The findings of the review are collated in a short report, where we will offer actionable recommendations to strengthen your model’s reliability and impact.

Price: £1,995 + VAT

Case study

How we helped an international healthtech business communicate to their board with confidence

The problem
Before working with us, this client was using complex spreadsheets to manage their finances which left them with poor visibility of financial health and future forecasts. The CFO had limited capacity and was overstretched with daily operations which meant they were unable to accurately report on performance.

The solution
We specified and built a bespoke model that freed the CFO to focus on the areas where they added the most value. The new model provided driver-based forecasts and the senior team are now able to run scenarios to see how expansion plans and potential risks could impact the business.

Reasons to choose us

Some of the key benefits our clients gain by choosing us to build their financial model:

  • Specialist expertise working with private equity-backed businesses

  • Fast client response times and a personal approach

  • Big Four consulting experience without the price tag

  • Direct access to senior finance professionals

FAQs

How much will the redesign cost and what is the expected return on investment?

Although costs vary with model complexity and customisation, ROI is achieved through enhanced decision-making, time savings, and streamlined processes – all resulting in cost reductions and revenue growth that support strategic portfolio goals. Model specifications vary for each business which makes it difficult to give a fixed price – please contact us for a bespoke quote.

How will the financial model help us make better decisions and improve performance?

The model supports key decisions by highlighting performance drivers, providing scenario analysis, and improving forecasting accuracy. This enables you to optimise resource allocation and gain better alignment with long-term objectives.

Will the new model be customised to our specific industry?

Yes, our models are tailored to each business, industry, specific KPIs, regulatory needs, and financial drivers. This ensures relevance and alignment with your business’ unique challenges.

When is it time to redesign a company’s financial model?

Model redesigns are often needed with outdated models, major growth or strategy shifts, or new data sources. By using a proactive approach to updating your model, you'll ensure performance tracking is aligned with your strategic goals​.

How accurate and reliable will the model be for forecasting and scenario analysis?

Our models are stress-tested across scenarios to ensure reliable forecasts and risk management​. They are also built on strong assumptions and regularly updated. Ultimately, the reliability of your forecast comes down to the the quality of your inputs, and we work closely with Management teams to facilitate this.