Business Strategy & Financial Forecasting Expert

Responsibilities:

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the proposed business opportunity, market and business model. Develop financial forecasts, projections and appropriate financial models. Assess the potential revenue, costs, margins, profitability and cash-flow requirements of the business. Develop break-even and scenario analyses, including best-case, expected-case and worst-case scenarios. Evaluate the assumptions behind the proposed business model and identify key financial and commercial risks. Assess pricing, operating costs, distribution, and other key factors that will impact profitability. Evaluate the scalability and long-term sustainability of the business. Identify potential challenges, gaps or areas that may require modification before launch. Provide practical recommendations to Management based on the analysis. Ultimately provide a clear, objective assessment of whether the business should proceed, be modified, or not be pursued.

Requirements:

Proven experience in business strategy, financial forecasting, investment analysis, feasibility studies, business consulting or corporate finance. Strong financial modelling and Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience evaluating new business opportunities or developing business cases. Strong understanding of revenue modelling, costing, pricing, margins, cash flow and profitability. Ability to critically assess a business idea rather than simply validate it. Strong analytical and commercial judgement. Ability to turn financial and market analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Experience working with startups, consumer businesses, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce or similar businesses is an advantage. Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.

Key Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to produce:

Business and commercial viability assessment Financial model and projections Revenue and sales projections Cost and profitability analysis Break-even analysis Cash-flow forecast Scenario analysis Key risks and assumptions Funding and capital requirement assessment Final recommendation on the viability of the proposed venture