Financial Analysis – Operating Tool Enhancement
Every organization has a series of mission critical spreadsheets that underpin their operations. These key spreadsheets are usually very customized to the needs of your business and deeply rooted in the culture of your organization.
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Our Approach

We help businesses upgrade key spreadsheets that underpin operations, and ensure our clients have the best of both worlds: the convenience of using their spreadsheets combined with our best practices for building robust and error-proof spreadsheets. Our team specializes in enhancing spreadsheets such as Activity-Based Costing Models, Project Pricing/Costing Models, Plant Scheduling Tools, HR Performance Assessment and Compensation Tool,Client Pipeline Tool, and more. We make these tools more efficient and reduce the risk of errors.

Our team of experts has years of experience in financial analysis and working with spreadsheets, and we are committed to helping you improve your operations and increase profitability. Whether you need to streamline your Activity-Based Costing Model, improve your Project Pricing/Costing Model, or enhance your Plant Scheduling Tool, our team has the expertise and experience to deliver results that meet your needs. We believe in providing personalized service and support, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Who It’s For
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)
  • Entrepreneur / Business Owner / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Private Equity Partner/Associate
  • Professional Service Provider - Referral
  • Professional Service Provider - White Labelling

  • Brewery & Beverage Partner

    Clairvest Equity Partners

  • Construction Equipment Rental

  • Hotel Development

  • Food & Beverages

Brewery & Beverage Partner

Clairvest Equity Partners

Construction Equipment Rental

Hotel Development

Food & Beverages

Our services are designed to support a range of needs, from simple spreadsheet improvements to complex model overhauls. We use the latest tools and techniques to enhance your spreadsheets (macros, plug-ins, customized formulas, and functions), and we work closely with you to ensure that the end result meets your needs and expectations.

Organizations continue to use spreadsheets because they are relatively cheap to build and to update compared to customized software and easy to transfer because most of their employees are trained in Excel or Google sheets. There are some downsides to spreadsheets too: depending on how they are built they may not be dynamic, they might be slow, they might contain multiple and contradictory sources of truth (inputs), they might lack validation or error checks.

Our Financial Analysis – Operating Tool Enhancement service provides a powerful way to upgrade key spreadsheets that underpin operations, making them more efficient and reducing the risk of errors. With our expertise and tools, you can improve your operations, increase profitability, and make informed decisions with confidence.

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