We apply the same operating cadence whether the starting point is Finance Leadership or Turnaround & Value Creation.
Week 1–2: Diagnose and prioritise
- Establish a reliable performance baseline (financial, cash, delivery)
- Assess reporting quality, forecasting credibility, and control gaps
- Identify and size priority risks and value opportunities
- Align leadership on a short list of actions and decisions
- Define owners, metrics, and governance
Weeks 2–6: Stabilise and execute
- Install reporting, cash, and forecasting cadence
- Address immediate control, margin, or liquidity risks
- Launch priority initiatives with clear owners and milestones
- Track benefits and remove execution blockers
- Build board-ready reporting rhythm
Ongoing: Sustain and scale
- Embed operating routines and decision forums
- Maintain rolling forecasts and initiative pipeline
- Strengthen management capability and confidence
- Support leadership through growth, refinancing, or transactions