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About Our Firm
Dating back to the early 2000’s, our team has focused on the evolution of CFO advisory and transformation / technology solutions. Vantage Peak Advisory is a hands-on blue-chip partner for stakeholders in search of a committed and impactful business partner.We continuously leverage our experience to successfully assess, develop, and implement best in class processes / services across enterprise, mid-market, and small business entities within several different industries which include: Manufacturing, SaaS, Service Industry, and Media.
What We Do
The role of the CFO has evolved from financial gatekeeper to innovator – leading multiple strategic initiatives to surpass objectives. CFOs today must wear multiple hats while managing the bottom line and delivering enterprise value.
Our CFO Advisory service professionals are committed to providing holistic and impactful solutions as an extension of the team or by providing a full suite of CFO services. We believe that best in class CFO advisory services is critical to an organization’s success regardless of their stage in the developmental life cycle.Â
We will ensure an environment of impactful planning, regulatory compliance, effective / efficient accounting, and reporting function. Our services include integrated business planning and analysis, transaction advisory, and controllership support.
Our CFO Advisory solutions are tailored to each client’s strategic business drivers, technologies, corporate structure, and culture – addressing any industry-specific needs.
For optimal client service delivery, we can help you with diverse challenges:
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Integrated Business Planning and Analysis
Vantage Peak Advisory offers a variety of Integrated Business Planning solutions. We can optimize Financial Modeling & Forecasting, Business Planning & Budgeting, Business Intelligence, and leverage our expertise to unlock value. Our goal is to empower the organization with leading action-oriented processes. We also offer a flexible and scalable ongoing support model that can help add value to your business.
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Accounting Services Support
Vantage Peak Advisory’s team of talented and trusted professionals will develop an environment that enables optimal performance. We will align the right people with the right skills at the right time to outperform your objectives. We have professionals who can make a difference for you.
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Transaction Services
Vantage Peak Advisory’s transaction, valuation, and advisory services provide a strategic approach in preparation and execution of a transaction. We will provide full support during a sale or acquisition, from drafting a letter of intent (LOI), to structuring a deal, to preparing a quality of earnings (QoE) report. Our team has the experience and expertise to help you navigate both the buy-side and sell-side of any transaction.
1. Integrated Business Planning and Analysis
Vantage Peak Advisory offers a variety of Integrated Business Planning solutions. We can optimize Financial Modeling & Forecasting, Business Planning & Budgeting, Business Intelligence, and leverage our expertise to unlock value provided by the Workday Adaptive Planning platform. Our goal is to empower the organization with leading action-oriented processes. We also offer a flexible and scalable ongoing support model that can help add value to your business.
- Financial Modeling & ForecastingÂ
- Build and update 3-statement financial models based on drivers.
- Â Align management reporting with the desired operating model.Â
- Integrate financial and non-financial data for better forecasting and driver management.Â
- Provide insights and collaboration to make informed and accurate financial decisions.
- Business Planning & BudgetingÂ
- Implement a strategic planning process (from vision to actions) for clear alignment, ownership, and cross functional dependencies.Â
- Develop long-range financial plans based on strategy through sessions with stakeholders.Â
- Facilitate operational planning to drive accountability, tradeoffs, and progress.Â
- Integrate financial budgeting with operational actions and assumptions to understand how they affect financial performance.
- Performance Measuring & ReportingÂ
- Track performance for your area owners to ensure accountability and action-orientation.Â
- Provide periodic financial management and reporting packages for different stakeholders.Â
- Create balanced scorecards to link business decisions and KPIs to financial impacts.Â
- Provide flash reporting and accountability streams for timely data and actions across functions.
- Business Intelligence & AnalyticsÂ
- Create automated dashboards for real-time KPI reporting that enable leaders to monitor their business.Â
- Analyze financial differences and scenarios to assess risks and opportunities.Â
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and business cases to support investment decisions.Â
- Assess product profitability, demand outlook, market size and other ad hoc business questions.Â
- Understand performance trends, trajectory and future implications – make the right decisions to guide the organization toward its goals.
- Data Automation & IntegrationÂ
- Integrate and automate key data sources to improve workflows and establish a single source of truth.Â
- Deploy data warehousing solutions for centralized access and data management.Â
- Design efficient data architecture to eliminate redundant tools and processes.Â
- Provide advanced analytics capabilities and data advisory services.
2. Accounting Services Support
Vantage Peak Advisory’s team of talented and trusted professionals will develop an environment that enables optimal performance. We will align the right people with the right skills at the right time to outperform your objectives. We have professionals who can make a difference for you.
Our accounting experts can assist our clients in the following areas:
- Business process improvement and optimization
- Accounting Roles for Interim and Staff Augmentation – CFO, Controller, Assistant Controller, Manager/Supervisor, Senior, and Staff
- Audit preparation and coordination
- M&A transaction and integration support and cleanup
3. Transaction Services
Vantage Peak Advisory’s transaction, valuation, and advisory services provide a strategic approach in preparation and execution of a transaction. We will provide full support during a sale or acquisition, from drafting a letter of intent (LOI), to structuring a deal, to preparing a quality of earnings (QoE) report. Our team has the experience and expertise to help you navigate both the buy-side and sell-side of any transaction.
- Transaction Advisory
We offer comprehensive analytical support to corporate and financial investors across all stages of the deal process. Our team combines deep financial and technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and industry insights.
- Transaction Accounting
Our team of experts helps organizations smoothly integrate newly acquired businesses by setting up effective financial reporting systems. We have a deep understanding of the transition complexities and the relevant requirements and regulations.
- Buy side diligence
We deliver objective and comprehensive analysis to support companies in their acquisition activities. Our team of specialists from various industry and professional backgrounds provides thorough and insightful due diligence for informed decision-making.
- Seller side preparedness
We help you close deals by presenting your financials in the best possible way, coordinating the complex interactions among multiple parties, and preparing you for rigorous financial and contract diligence.
We offer a full range of solutions tailored for middle market companies, private equity firms, and other institutionally backed organizations. We listen and engage in conversation to fully grasp your needs, objectives and culture so that we can match our team’s skill sets, experience and approach to effectively achieve your goals and add value. Our goal is to provide financial and operational management in a flexible engagement structure that suits the complexity and scope of your requirements. Contact us directly to learn more about our services.
Case Studies
An entrepreneurial accessories designer was in very advanced negotiations to be acquired by a larger publicly traded firm. This manufacturer outsourced their accounting function and unfortunately the historical financials were deemed insufficient and unreliable by the acquirer’s advisors (big four advisory firm) which put the transaction at risk. Vantage Peak Advisory lead a tactical team and used subledger detail (Purchase Orders, Customer Shipments, etc.) and raw financial data to recreate historical financials and successfully defend the approach and tactics utilized when reviewed by the buyer’s advisory team. The deal successfully closed as a result shortly afterwards. The successful strategy originated from the technical approach developed over the last few decades within several diverse industries.
A large private equity held real estate management firm (+$1 Billion annual revenues) consisting of 4 separate brands recently acquired utilized disparate planning and analysis processes & tools. This state caused a significant challenge to develop an actionable integrated business plan. Vantage Peak Advisory conducted a rapid assessment and developed / implemented a standardized future state planning and analysis process / platform for all segments of the company. This enabled our client to develop robust integrated business plans and utilize balanced scorecards / KPIs to drive ownership and accountability at a very granular level. The client was able to proactively identify drivers of exceptions and respond accordingly. We also worked with the client to develop an internal center of excellence in order to respond to dynamic analytical needs in an autonomous manner.
A mid-market aerospace/ industrial OEM sourcing consulting firm was positioned for global growth. One of the primary objectives in preparation for the expansion was the transformation of the finance team enabling timely / accurate financial reporting and integrated business planning. Vantage Peak Advisory conducted a rapid process assessment on all relevant workstreams (AP, AR, FP&A, Acctg, etc.) and oversaw the implementation of actions items needed to reach future state. We utilized the Agility project management methodology to systematically transform each workstream which resulted in the gradual transformation of the finance function to one that leverage technology and standardized practices that provided for value add insight into the organizations current and future performance.