Practice 05

Financial Modelling

Decision-grade financial models, business plans, and independent model audits.

Overview

Financial Modelling

Our Financial Modelling practice builds, reviews, and audits the financial models that support board decisions, lender approvals, and investor commitments. Every model is structured to FAST / SMART standards, fully transparent, and built for stress-testing.

Our Methodology

Every model built to FAST (Flexible, Appropriate, Structured, Transparent) standards. Linear calculation flow, isolated inputs, scenario architecture, and a third-party-audit-ready structure from the first version.

FAST StandardSMART MethodologyLender-GradeAuditable

What we deliver

Financial Modelling

Operating, transaction, project-finance, and LBO models — fully linked, auditable, and stress-tested.

Business Plan Preparation

Investor-ready business plans combining commercial narrative with bottom-up financial projections.

Financial Model Audit

Independent review for logic, accuracy, integrity, and consistency with underlying assumptions.

How we work

01
Scoping

Confidential conversation to define objectives.

02
Mandate Design

Tailored proposal.

03
Execution

Partner-led delivery.

04
Outcome

Final model handover and support.

Sample Deliverables

DeliverablePurposePrimary Audience
Operating Financial Model3-statement integrated modelBoard / Management
Project Finance ModelLender-grade PF model with covenantsCredit Committee
Business PlanInvestor-ready commercial + financial narrativeInvestors / Board
Independent Model AuditThird-party FAST audit reportLenders / Board
LBO / Transaction ModelDeal-specific returns modelPE Sponsor / Buyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAST?
FAST stands for Flexible, Appropriate, Structured, Transparent — the financial modelling standard increasingly required for lender-supported transactions.
How long to build a project finance model?
A new PF model typically takes 6-10 weeks; an existing model that needs rebuilding to FAST can take 3-5 weeks.
Can you audit a model we built in-house?
Yes. Independent model audit is a distinct service line — we review logic, accuracy, integrity, and FAST conformity, and issue a written audit report.
Will you train our team?
Yes. We offer a model walkthrough and a structured training session as part of every model build mandate.

Engagement Models

Mandates are typically structured as fixed-fee assignments tied to defined deliverables. Where appropriate, we also offer success-fee components for transaction-led mandates, and retainer arrangements for ongoing advisory relationships.

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