Budgeting & Financial Planning
Effective budgeting and financial planning are crucial for the sustainable growth and success of any organization. Our comprehensive services are designed to provide clarity, accuracy and efficiency in managing your financial processes.
By leveraging advanced financial analysis and technical solutions, we help you build robust financial models, streamline budgeting and forecasting, and enhance overall financial management. Our team of experienced professionals ensures that your financial planning aligns with your strategic priorities, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive growth.
Our budgeting and financial planning services include:
- Financial Operating Model Developments
- Cash & Treasury Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Modeling
- Operating Expense Benchmarking
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Business Process & Compliance Consulting Services
Financial Forecasting & Modeling
Our FP&A professionals use a variety of financial forecasting tools to help you plan for your company's future growth. They take the time to understand your goals and priorities while identifying the assets needed to complete these goals. With that forecast, our professionals can build predictive models using your financial statements. Common modeling techniques we use, include:
- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Historical Financial Statements Analysis
- Seasonal Analysis
- Gross or Net Burn Rate analysis
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis
- Off-Shore & Near-Shore Analysis
KPI Performance Indicator Development & Tracking
Properly defined key performance indicators (KPIs) are crucial to your business’s success. When unclear, KPIs can negatively impact your company's financial health and fail to provide a complete picture. Cherry Bekaert will review your financial statements and current KPIs to identify gaps, provide insights for improvement and advise on implementing proposed solutions.
Leveraging benchmarking software and technology for industry analysis and business model specifics — including operational and industry capabilities, research, benchmarking, and dashboarding — can significantly enhance KPI development and tracking. This approach provides a comprehensive view of performance, helping to identify areas for improvement and ensuring your KPIs are aligned with industry standards.
Treasury Management & 13-Week Cash Forecasting
Cherry Bekaert's Treasury Management & Cash Reporting Services aim to optimize your cash flow and enhance financial stability. Our FP&A team utilizes state-of-the-art tools to provide precise cash flow forecasting, streamlined cash logistics, and comprehensive account reconciliation.
With our industry-aligned experience, you can efficiently manage working capital, reduce financial risks, and make strategic decisions that foster growth and innovation.
Thirteen-Week Cash Forecasting
The 13-week cash forecasting model is an invaluable resource that offers a comprehensive overview of your company's cash flow status over a span of 13 weeks. This tool is crucial for evaluating your organization's financial well-being, providing key insights to inform strategic decisions. By forecasting cash inflows and outflows, this model enables you to pinpoint potential liquidity challenges before they escalate, empowering you to implement proactive strategies to minimize risks.
This prediction technique is especially advantageous for creditors, lenders and prospective investors, as it offers a transparent view of your company's financial health and capacity to fulfill short-term commitments. In periods of financial difficulty, the 13-week cash flow model becomes even more vital, allowing you to tackle challenges with increased assurance and accuracy. Utilizing this instrument can boost your financial planning, optimize cash management and guarantee that your organization stays robust amid uncertainty.
