A structured financial and operational assessment that helps leadership connect financial data, operational execution, and decision-making — identifying what’s limiting profitability and cash flow, backed by 17+ years of Controller and CFO leadership experience

What the Assessment Examines

The review focuses on the core financial and operational areas that most directly influence profitability, liquidity, and organizational alignment.

Financial Performance Visibility

Review of financial reporting structure and clarity:

• Income statement structure and margin visibility

• Contribution margin and profitability drivers

• Cost structure and operational expense alignment

• Variance analysis between results and expectations

Objective: Ensure leadership can clearly see what the financial data is revealing.

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Evaluation of cash flow dynamics and working capital discipline:

• Cash flow patterns and liquidity signals

• Accounts receivable and collection cycles

• Inventory and operational cash usage

• Payables timing and working capital flow

Objective: Identify areas where cash may be tightening or becoming trapped operationally.

Budgeting & Forecast Discipline

Review of planning structure and forecasting processes:

• Budget development approach

• Forecast methodology and update cadence

• Operational drivers used to project financial performance

• Alignment between forecasts and operational decisions

Objective: Strengthen financial predictability and leadership planning.

Operational Execution Alignment

Examination of how operational activity connects to financial outcomes:

• Operational friction affecting profitability

• Margin leakage within processes or the cost structure

• Communication between finance, operations, and leadership

• Decision-making processes tied to financial signals

Objective: Identify where execution may be drifting from intended results.

ERP & Financial Systems Review

(add-on)

Where relevant, the assessment may include a review of financial systems or ERP structure to ensure systems support accurate financial visibility.

This may include:

• Chart of accounts structure

• Financial reporting architecture

• Alignment between ERP data and executive reporting

• Financial workflow and reporting processes

Objective: Ensure systems support leadership decision-making rather than obscure financial signals.

Assessment Deliverables

Leadership receives a structured executive review that may include:

• Key financial signals currently affecting performance

• Areas of financial or operational misalignment

• Observations regarding profitability and liquidity drivers

• Recommendations for strengthening financial clarity and execution discipline

• Identification of areas where additional advisory support may be beneficial

The purpose of the assessment is to provide leadership with a clear financial and operational perspective while maintaining full ownership of organizational decisions.

Engagement Structure

Typical assessment timeline:

3–5* weeks

Process may include:

• Leadership discussions

• Financial review and analysis

• Operational and financial alignment evaluation

• Executive summary discussion

Investment

Typical engagement range:

$8,000 – $15,000*

*Depending on organizational complexity and the scope of review.

Confidentiality & Responsibility

Prior to our session, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be signed to ensure that all financial and operational information shared during the discussion remains strictly confidential.

In addition, a brief Management Acknowledgment will be signed confirming that:

• The organization retains full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.

• All decisions and actions taken following the session remain the responsibility of the organization’s leadership.

The purpose of this session is to provide an independent perspective and financial insight, while ensuring the organization maintains full ownership of its decisions and operational direction.