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6 Challenges Available
Carve-Out Readiness for a PE-Backed Industrial Services Group
Assess the carve-out readiness of a £180m industrial services division ahead of a sponsor exit. Identify a standalone cost base, the transitional services required, and the value story for a buyer.
Cash Flow Forecasting for a Stressed Retail Portfolio
Build a 13-week cash flow forecast for a retailer with 90 stores and tightening supplier terms. Identify the levers that protect liquidity through the next two quarters.
Finance Function Design for a Post-Acquisition Integration
Design the target finance operating model for a newly acquired services business. Cover systems, controls, reporting lines and the first 100 days of integration.
Working Capital Release Programme for a Manufacturing Group
Identify quick wins across receivables, payables and inventory for a £600m manufacturing group. Quantify the cash release and set out an implementation plan the CFO can own.
Options Review for a Sponsor Portfolio Company
Run an options review for a sponsor-backed healthcare business facing a covenant test. Compare refinancing, a sale process and a consensual reset with lenders, and recommend a path.
Data-Driven Value Creation Plan for a Healthcare Platform
Build a value creation plan for a multi-site healthcare platform, using operational data to prioritise the initiatives that move EBITDA fastest without disrupting patient care.
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