Strategic performance review tool

...is aimed at organisations seeking to improve operational or financial performance and develop business strategies aimed at preserving and enhancing shareholder value.

Our objective is to provide proactive support to improve profitability and competitiveness, and restore value to businesses of all sizes.

We focus on identifying sources of performance improvement whilst respecting management's wish to incur minimum costs and disruption.

How we can help

We offer a flexible service which will typically be divided into four distinct stages.  Although there is no requirement to commit to more than one stage at a time, our experience is business benefits will be maximised by progressing through all four stages.

Stage 1 Initial assessment

By working closely with your management team during the assessment stage we can identify the potential benefits of a Strategic Performance Review.  There will be no charge for this initial consultation whether or not you decide to proceed to the next stage.

Stage II Strategic analysis

Grant Thornton will undertake a preliminary strategic analysis of the business.  This will typically involve:

  • A diagnostic analysis of recent financial performance
  • Review of your current strategy
  • An overview of key market development, sector drivers and competitive positioning
  • An initial assessment of the turnaround or business development potential.      

The results of the strategic analysis stage will provide a basis from which to develop a detailed business evaluation tailored to your specific needs, focusing on the financial and operational implications of the strategic options available.

Stage III Detailed business evaluation

The detailed business evaluation will provide management with clear recommendations and action plans designed to meet the needs of the business and its stakeholders.  This will typically involve assessing:

  • The strategic position of your business and the options available
  • The financial and operational risks of alternative strategies
  • Competitive performance benchmarking
  • The operational efficiency of your business
  • The qualities of your management team
  • The quality of your management information systems
  • The preparation or critique of financial forecasts underpinning the adopted strategy
  • Working capital management
  • The appropriate financing requirements and funding structure.

In addition we will provide assistance in negotiating the basis of future support with financial stakeholders.

Stage IV Strategy implementation and support

Following the detailed business evaluation and any financial restructuring which might be required we can provide on going support in the form of:

  • Hands-on assistance with strategy implementation by our team of specialists
  • Regular liaison with the providers of finance
  • A monitoring service to assess operational and financial performance
  • Facilitation of management meetings to review development opportunities.

Summary

We all demand competitively priced quality products and services; when professional costs are discretionary our expectations are even greater.  Our Strategic Performance Review is designed to provide a flexible process which will benefit you directly and provide exceptional value for money.

We are confident that our proven ability in providing commercial and financial advice will create a strong platform and restore shareholder value.

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