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All resources are available to clients and prospective clients by request. Each is accompanied by a brief conversation to ensure it is applied correctly.

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The CFO's Guide to FP&A Automation

A practical guide to moving from manual, backward-looking financial reporting to a structured, near-real-time management information environment. Covers technology selection, data requirements, and change management.

Rolling forecast designMIS rationalisationTechnology selectionChange management

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CFOs, Finance Directors, Management Accountants

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FrameworkRequest via consultation

AI Readiness Assessment Framework

A structured framework for assessing an organisation's readiness to deploy AI in finance and operations — covering data quality, process maturity, governance, and change capacity.

Data quality assessmentProcess maturityAI governance readinessImplementation sequencing

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CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Transformation Leaders

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TemplateRequest via consultation

Board Pack Template & Framework

A structured board reporting pack template covering financial performance, strategic progress, risk management, and key decisions. Designed for mid-market companies transitioning to formal board governance.

Financial reportingStrategic KPIsRisk summaryDecision log

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Founders, CFOs, Company Secretaries

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ChecklistRequest via consultation

Business Turnaround Diagnostic Checklist

A 50-point diagnostic checklist for assessing a business in distress — covering financial health, operational performance, governance, and stakeholder relationships. Used as the starting point for every turnaround engagement.

Financial healthCash positionOperational performanceStakeholder mapping

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Boards, Creditors, Turnaround Managers

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ChecklistRequest via consultation

Investor Readiness Checklist

A comprehensive checklist covering everything a business needs before entering investor conversations — from financial model quality to data room readiness and management team preparation.

Financial model qualityData room structureManagement team preparationDue diligence readiness

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Founders, Promoters, CFOs preparing for fund-raising

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Corporate Governance Foundation Framework

A practical governance framework for mid-market companies — covering board structure, committee charters, key policies, risk management, and reporting disciplines.

Board structureCommittee chartersPolicy frameworkRisk management

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Boards, Founders, Company Secretaries

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