Finance & Investments

60
%
  of deals

fail to deliver expected financial returns, often due to weak integration planning, overconfidence and execution.

Our Approach to Advancing Finance Excellence

Finance Vision and Strategic Direction
We help organizations shape a forward-looking finance function that is fully aligned with long-term business priorities. This begins with defining a clear ambition and reimagining the role of finance across strategy, structure, processes, technology, and talent. Through our CFO advisory services, we support newly appointed finance leaders in establishing their agenda and adopting leading-edge practices. We also work with CFOs to expand their impact beyond traditional finance responsibilities, enabling them to act as strategic performance leaders who enhance profitability and resilience in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

Finance Operating Model and Organizational Design
We redesign finance operating models to improve both efficiency and impact. This includes refining workforce strategy, organizational setup, sourcing approaches, geographic footprint, and collaboration methods. Our teams assist in sustainable cost optimization initiatives that free up resources for higher-value activities. In merger and integration contexts, we apply these principles to capture synergies, streamline operations, and unlock long-term value.

Digital Transformation in Finance
As the CFO’s role evolves, digital capabilities become central to driving business value—not just operational efficiency. We support this evolution by shaping comprehensive digital strategies that incorporate innovations such as generative AI and modern ERP systems. Our work includes defining technology roadmaps, identifying high-impact digital applications, piloting solutions, and scaling them effectively. We guide organizations through the detailed design and deployment of advanced tools, including next-generation financial planning and forecasting systems.

Excellence in Financial Performance Management
We harness advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to elevate performance management capabilities. This involves modernizing budgeting and forecasting through automated, driver-based methodologies and strengthening decision-making with sophisticated business intelligence solutions. The result is a more agile, insight-driven finance function capable of steering the organization with precision.

Our Financial Division Services

Corporate Finance Advisory

Strategic financial guidance to strengthen performance and resilience. We support capital structure decisions, profitability improvement and long-term value creation.

M&A Financial Advisory

Financial expertise across the full transaction lifecycle. From deal modelling to synergy planning and integration support, we strengthen transaction outcomes.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Enhance forecasting, performance management and executive decision-making. We build robust planning frameworks, dashboards and scenario-driven insight.

Valuation & Financial Modelling

Investor-grade valuation and modelling for high-stakes decisions. We deliver rigorous financial models to support strategy, transactions and fundraising.

Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation

Deploy capital where it creates the greatest strategic return. We help leadership teams prioritise investments with discipline and clarity.

Fundraising

Secure capital with a compelling investment narrative. We support fundraising strategy, pitch preparation, valuation positioning and investor readiness.

15

%
Lower cost of capital in optimised capital structures

2.5

x
Higher performance with strong financial planning

80

%
Of surveyed CFOs say financial performance is a top priority

Key Core Actions to Improve your Corporate Finance

Financial Performance & Value Improvement

We identify levers to improve profitability, cash flow and return on capital.
– cost and margin improvement
– working capital optimisation
– supply chain finance
– performance enhancement programmes

Strategic Finance for Growth Initiatives

We support expansion, transformation and investment decisions with robust business cases and financial insight.

  • investment evaluation and prioritisation

  • growth and financial planning

  • strategic scenario modelling

Board & Stakeholder Decision Support

We provide decision-grade insight for executive teams, boards and investors.

  • strategic finance packs and governance materials

  • sensitivity and risk analysis

  • investor financial narratives

Restructuring & Financial Transformation

We support organisations undergoing turnaround, restructuring or major operating model shifts.

  • restructuring and recovery

  • financial operating model

  • stakeholder alignment

Capital Structure & Funding Optimisation

We advise on the right balance of debt, equity and financing instruments to support long-term strategy.

  • funding and refinancing strategy

  • capital efficiency

  • balance sheet optimisation
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments are among the most complex and value-defining decisions an organisation can make.

While transactions create opportunity, they also carry significant financial and execution risk. Deals succeed not only through valuation accuracy, but through disciplined structuring and integration.

At Qienda, we provide end-to-end M&A financial advisory to corporates, private equity firms and investors, supporting transactions from deal assessment through post-close value realisation.

End-to-end support throughout your M&A

01. Pre-Deal Strategy

A strategic assessment enables a successful transaction. We help clients validate the investment case, understand risks, and prepare for negotiation.

Services include:

  • Investment assessment

  • Transaction modelling

  • Deal structuring

02. Deal Execution

Ensure rigour and control. During execution, robust financial insight is essential to support stakeholders, strengthen governance and protect value.

Services include:

  • Purchase price support

  • Board decision materials

  • Transaction governance

03. Post-Deal Management

Most deal value is realised after close. We support clients in managing financial integration and executing separations or carve-outs effectively.

Services include:

  • Value capture planning

  • Financial integration

  • Performance tracking

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