The Art of Financial Modeling
Creating a financial model is a collaborative process. We work closely with the existing team to understand business operations and financial data. Then, we use this information to build a structured, detailed projection of how the business will perform financially, including profit, cash flow, and balance sheet outcomes.
It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about empowering you to make confident, informed decisions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur planning to grow, a private equity firm raising funding, a venture capitalist acquiring another business, or a CFO preparing for sale, a financial model gives you the clarity to plan strategically and the confidence to act.
Financial modelling allows businesses, lenders and investors to speak the same language – presenting the financials in a credible, data-backed way. For private equity houses and institutional investors, it’s essential. The model becomes the engine room for planning, assessing investment risk, and tracking performance.
Done right, a financial model provides:
Clear insight into how strategic decisions impact your cash, profits, and value.
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A safety net helping you plan for bumps in the road and avoid breaches in lending covenants.
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Confidence to invest, by showing how much headroom you really have.
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Faster, smarter decisions with scenario testing at your fingertips.
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Our models are not just built, they are designed to evolve.
Most models are created for a single transaction and become obsolete fast. Ours are scalable, designed to grow and adapt to change alongside the business, providing you with a sense of security in the face of uncertainty.
Flexible and fast
Many models are overly complex, hard to use, and impossible to update quickly. Ours are interactive, intuitive, and allow teams to run live scenario analysis on the spot.
Always current
Using our proprietary Excel-based architecture, finance teams can update actuals at the push of a button – no delays, no mess, no long hours pouring over multiple spreadsheets.
Transaction ready
In a fast-moving environment, being able to refinance, raise capital, or exit quickly matters. Our ‘transaction-ready’ models, delivered in as little as three weeks, ensure that you are always prepared for the next step in your business journey.
Enabling bold,
data-driven decisions
A Kent Finance model isn’t a product off the shelf. It is a long-term asset. As well as giving you the data required to make better investment decisions and execute transactions quickly and cost-effectively, financial models also provide financial insights that help facilitate better strategic decision-making.
Put simply, modelling gives decision-makers the confidence to act boldly – and the data to back it up. Speak to us about how a financial model could help you achieve your goals.
Who benefits from financial modelling?
Enabling bold, data-driven decisions
A Kent Finance model is a long-term asset that provides essential data for investment decisions and efficient transactions, boosting strategic decision-making and confidence. Contact us to see how it can help you achieve your goals.
