Elan J - Financial Management Services

Some examples of consultancy projects undertaken:

Undertake an assessment of the extent of staff resources engaged in a number of corporate support activities across a major administrative portfolio. This highlighted resources tied up in financial processing; HR support; IT desktop support and procurement activities. Areas of over servicing and duplication were targeted as opportunities for streamlining processes and reducing costs.
Review of a university’s financial position involving restatement of key revenue and expense lines; cash flows and overall budget outcomes. This review led to further guidance and assistance being given to reformulate the university budget for the following year.
Undertake a costing and financial analysis of a proposal to establish a major animal research platform for the provision of rodents to support whole of university research activities. A concise business case was developed providing greater clarity of projected operating costs.
Provision of advice on the development of forward financial targets to assist universities in establishing realistic budget parameters.
A number of financial assessments, ranging from short term projections of operating results for individual centres or faculties, to longer term financial projections for an institution overall.

Key themes:

Providing an independent view – e.g. likely financial position
Providing an honest point of view
Working alongside clients – e.g. members of finance teams to help augment their skills and knowledge beyond the immediate solution
Promoting the importance of building strong relationships and trust within the organisation