Finance & Performance
Strengthen profitability, improve cash visibility and make better investment decisions by connecting financial analysis with business strategy.
The Value Perspective
Growth can increase revenue while putting pressure on margins, cash and management capacity. A new investment may appear attractive until its funding needs, execution timetable and downside risks are examined. Strong financial performance depends on understanding these relationships and acting on them early.
Onnova works with management teams to identify what drives business performance, assess the economics of strategic choices and develop credible plans for improvement. We connect financial analysis with market conditions, commercial priorities and operational realities, helping leaders decide where to invest, what to improve and how to sequence action.
Each assignment starts from the decision management needs to take, the information available and the timetable for action; analysis is then focused on what changes the answer.
How We Help
1. Financial Diagnostics & Performance Assessment
Build a clear view of the business’s financial position and the underlying causes of performance. We examine how revenue, margins, costs, working capital and investment requirements interact, distinguishing immediate pressures from structural issues.
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Revenue, cost and profitability trend analysis.
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Performance assessment by business unit, product, service or customer segment.
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Review of fixed and variable costs and operating leverage.
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Cash generation, liquidity and working capital assessment.
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Identification and prioritisation of financial improvement opportunities.
2. Profitability & Cost Improvement
Identify where value is being lost and where performance can improve. We connect financial findings with commercial and operational actions, helping management assess savings and margin opportunities alongside their effect on customers, service quality and growth.
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Product, customer and channel profitability analysis.
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Pricing, discount and sales mix assessment.
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Cost structure and overhead reviews.
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Cost to serve and process efficiency analysis.
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Prioritised improvement initiatives with estimated financial effects.
3. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Improve visibility over cash requirements and the timing of receipts and payments. We help management understand the cash implications of growth, seasonality, investment and changes in trading conditions.
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Short and medium term cash flow forecasts.
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Receivables, payables and inventory analysis.
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Cash conversion cycle assessment.
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Liquidity scenarios and funding gap identification.
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Working capital action plans and monitoring measures.
4. Business Planning & Financial Modelling
Translate strategic ambitions into a coherent financial plan. We develop models that connect business assumptions with revenue, expenditure, cash flow and funding requirements, allowing management to test alternatives and update its plans.
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Integrated profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow projections.
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Business plans for growth, expansion and new ventures.
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Revenue, capacity, headcount and cost modelling.
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Break even and sensitivity analysis.
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Base, upside and downside scenarios.
5. Investment Appraisal & Capital Allocation
Assess which investments offer the strongest business case and how they should be prioritised. We bring together expected returns, strategic relevance, funding needs and execution risks to support investment decisions.
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Financial appraisal of expansion, capital expenditure and new initiatives.
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Net present value, internal rate of return and payback analysis.
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Comparison of investment options and competing uses of capital.
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Assessment of implementation timing and key dependencies.
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Investment papers with clear assumptions, scenarios and decision criteria.
6. Investment Readiness & Funding Strategy
Prepare a clearer and more credible financial case for discussions with potential lenders, investors and funding partners. We help management articulate the opportunity, explain its financing needs and address weaknesses in the supporting information.
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Assessment of funding requirements and intended use of funds.
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Review of financing options against business needs and repayment capacity.
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Development and refinement of business plans and financial projections.
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Preparation of financial narratives and supporting presentation materials.
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Identification of information gaps and likely lender or investor questions.
7. Strategic Options & Corporate Development
Evaluate the financial implications of major changes in the business. We support management in comparing organic expansion, partnerships, acquisitions and portfolio changes, with a focus on strategic fit and commercial logic.
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Financial assessment of market entry and expansion options.
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Business case development for partnerships and joint ventures.
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Preliminary financial evaluation of potential acquisitions.
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Scenario analysis for business portfolio decisions.
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Assessment of potential synergies, integration costs and resource requirements.
8. Management Reporting & Decision Support
Make financial information more useful for running the business. We help organisations focus reporting on the measures, variances and emerging risks that require management attention.
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Definition of financial and operational performance indicators.
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Management dashboards and reporting packs.
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Budget versus actual and forecast variance analysis.
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Alignment of financial measures with strategic priorities.
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Performance review routines with clear ownership and follow up actions.
9. Sustainable Finance Frameworks & Instruments
Connect the funding strategy with the sustainability profile of the business. We help management assess which labelled instruments suit the business, structure them against recognised market standards and prepare the documentation that lenders, investors and external reviewers expect.
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Readiness assessment and selection of instruments, including green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds and sukuk, and green, social and other sustainability-related loans.
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Development of green, social, sustainability or sustainability-linked financing frameworks aligned with ICMA principles, LMA, APLMA and LSTA loan principles and applicable local capital markets guidance.
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Eligible project criteria, use of proceeds and KPI and target setting for sustainability-linked structures.
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Coordination of second-party opinions and other external reviews.
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Preparation of allocation and impact reporting templates and investor and lender presentations
What the Work Can Deliver
Each engagement is scoped around a specific management need. Depending on the assignment, outputs may include:
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A financial diagnostic identifying performance drivers and priority issues.
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An integrated financial model with clearly documented assumptions.
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A profitability improvement plan with owners and estimated benefits.
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A cash forecast and working capital action plan.
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An investment appraisal comparing alternatives and downside risks.
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A funding readiness assessment and supporting financial materials.
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A management dashboard linking financial results with operational drivers.
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An implementation roadmap with milestones and review points.
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A strategic options assessment comparing expansion, partnership and acquisition routes.
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A sustainable finance framework with eligibility criteria, KPI selection and reporting templates, prepared for external review.
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A board or lender ready summary that sets out the analysis, key assumptions and recommended actions.
From Analysis to Action
We begin by agreeing the decisions to be supported and reviewing the quality of the available information. We then analyse the key drivers, test alternative scenarios and discuss the implications with management.
Recommendations are translated into a practical action plan, with priorities shaped by financial impact, implementation effort and the organisation’s capacity to deliver. Where required, we support subsequent reviews so that management can track progress and respond to changing conditions.
Each assignment is organised around the decision at hand, with the scope, timetable and deliverables agreed at the outset. Depending on the need, support may take the form of a focused diagnostic, a defined project or continuing assistance through implementation