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Financial modeling · Forecasting & scenario analysis · Three-statement modeling · Independent model review

Overview

Financial models turn business assumptions into forecasts, scenarios and financial outcomes. We build and independently review models for planning, valuation, transactions and other decisions where the numbers need to be clear, connected and reliable.

What’s included

Financial Modeling - 3-statement . LBO . project finance

Building models that connect the business to the numbers.

Financial modeling translates operating assumptions into financial forecasts that management, investors and advisors can use for planning and analysis. We build models around the way the business actually operates, rather than starting with a generic template.

What we analyze

Revenue drivers

Customer or unit volumes, pricing, growth rates, recurring revenue, churn and other drivers that determine revenue.

Operating costs

Cost of goods sold, payroll, headcount, operating expenses and other costs that affect margins and profitability.

Working capital & cash flow

Accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, working capital requirements, capital expenditure and cash generation.

Financing assumptions

Debt, interest, repayment schedules, equity contributions and other financing assumptions where relevant.

Financial statements

Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, supported by the schedules that connect them.

The objective

The goal is to create a model that clearly shows how changes in the business affect financial performance and cash flow, while keeping the underlying assumptions transparent and easy to follow.

What you receive

Integrated financial model
Operating and supporting schedules
Linked financial statements
Clearly defined assumptions
Agreed scenarios and outputs
Model checks appropriate to the engagement

Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

Understanding what changes when the assumptions change.

A useful financial model should not only show one forecast. It should allow you to understand how different operating assumptions can affect the company’s financial performance and cash position.

What we analyze

Revenue assumptions

Growth, pricing, volume, customer additions, churn and other relevant revenue drivers.

Margin assumptions

Gross margin, operating expenses, headcount and other factors affecting profitability.

Cash flow

Operating cash flow, working capital movements, capital expenditure and financing requirements.

Scenario assumptions

Changes to key drivers under base, upside and downside cases.

Sensitivity

The effect of changing individual assumptions on important financial outputs.

The objective

The objective is to understand the range of potential financial outcomes and identify the assumptions that have the greatest effect on the forecast.

What you receive

Base case forecast
Upside and downside scenarios, where required
Sensitivity analysis
Key assumption schedules
Scenario outputs and supporting calculations

Three-Statement Modeling

Making the financial statements work together.

A three-statement model connects the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement through the underlying operating and financial schedules. The purpose is to ensure that changes in the business flow consistently through the financial statements.

What we analyze

Income statement

Revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, EBITDA, depreciation, interest and taxes.

Balance sheet

Cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payables, debt, equity and retained earnings.

Cash flow statement

Operating, investing and financing cash flows and the movement in cash balances.

Supporting schedules

Working capital, depreciation, capital expenditure, debt, interest and other schedules required by the model.

Model checks

Balance sheet checks, cash flow reconciliation and other controls used to identify inconsistencies.

The objective

The objective is to create an integrated financial model where the statements reconcile and the financial impact of operating assumptions can be traced through the model.

What you receive

Integrated three-statement model
Supporting schedules
Financial statement linkages
Reconciliation and model checks
Documented assumptions and calculations

Independent Model Review - model audit

Testing the model before you rely on the numbers.

An independent model review examines an existing financial model to identify errors, inconsistencies or structural issues that could affect its calculations or outputs.

The review is performed against the agreed scope rather than rebuilding the model simply because a different structure could have been used.

What we analyze

Model structure

Sheet organization, schedules, links, dependencies and the overall flow of information.

Formulas & calculations

Formula consistency, hardcodes, broken links, calculation logic, circular references and potential errors.

Assumptions

Key operating and financial assumptions, their placement within the model and how they flow into dependent calculations.

Financial statement integration

Connections between operating schedules, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.

Scenarios & sensitivities

Whether scenario changes flow correctly through the model and whether outputs respond as expected.

Key outputs

Summary schedules, dashboards, ratios, forecasts and other outputs relevant to the agreed review scope.

The objective

The objective is to identify issues that could affect the reliability, consistency or interpretation of the model before it is used for an important business decision.

What you receive

Independent model review
Documented observations and findings
Identified formula or structural issues
Review of agreed assumptions and outputs
Areas requiring attention or further investigation

Working with us

Choosing the right model

The right model depends on what you need it to answer. We start with the business decision, whether it is forecasting, planning, transaction analysis, scenario planning or another specific requirement.

Information we work with

We typically work with historical financial statements, management accounts, revenue and operating data, costs, headcount, working capital, capital expenditure, debt and financing information, and management forecasts.

Building from existing data

Your information does not need to be in a perfect modeling format. We can structure your existing financial and operating data into a model built around the relevant business drivers and required outputs.

Reviewing existing models

We can independently review models built by your finance team or another advisor. Depending on the scope, our review may cover formulas, hardcodes, links, calculations, assumptions, financial statement integration, scenarios, sensitivities and key outputs.

Improving what you already have

An existing model does not always need to be rebuilt. Where appropriate, we can restructure schedules, improve formula logic, add scenarios, integrate financial statements, update assumptions or improve the presentation of outputs.

Timelines & fees

Timelines and fees depend on the size and complexity of the model, number of schedules, historical periods, level of integration, scenarios and scope of review. We define the scope first and then provide the applicable timeline and fee.

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Who needs financial modelling?

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Companies & Management Teams

Whether you are building a forecast, planning growth, evaluating cash requirements or preparing for a major business decision, we build financial models around your operating drivers and the questions you need the numbers to answer.

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Finance & Transaction Teams

When financial decisions depend on reliable forecasts and scenarios, we build or analyze models covering revenue, costs, working capital, cash flow and financing assumptions to help you understand the potential outcomes.

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CPA & Professional Advisory Firms

Flookup can work as your financial modeling resource when a client needs a model built or an existing model independently reviewed. We handle the technical analysis while your firm remains the client-facing advisor.

Firms placing the work behind their own name can see how a white-label engagement runs. Where a model supports a 409A, a purchase price allocation or an impairment test, it sits alongside our 409A, ASC 805 and business valuation work.