Representative composite case study
Liquidity and lender-information reset for a sponsor-backed services company
Business services · Sponsor-backed middle-market company · Interim CFO support, cash control and refinancing preparation
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Situation
Acquisition growth had created reporting and covenant pressure
A services platform had completed several acquisitions without integrating finance processes. Reporting arrived late, working capital deteriorated and covenant headroom was narrowing.
The platform remained commercially viable, but the absence of a direct cash forecast and integrated reporting made every stakeholder discussion reactive. Stabilisation had to occur while management continued integration and normal operations.
Constraints
What shaped the work.
- The company had to maintain customer delivery during the reset.
- Lenders required weekly information.
- Several entities used different billing and close processes.
Work performed
How the mandate was approached.
- 01
Installed a 13-week cash flow and variance process.
- 02
Rebuilt lender and board reporting.
- 03
Launched billing, collections and cost actions.
- 04
Prepared an integrated refinancing model and finance-organisation plan.
Deliverables
The working artefacts.
- 13-week cash model
- Lender pack
- Integrated forecast
- Working-capital programme
- Finance-function roadmap
Expertise applied
Connected practices under one lead.
Next step
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