Consultancy Financial Planning Model

Financial planning is essential for consultancy success yet many firms lack structured approaches. This detailed Excel model projects revenue by service line, calculates required utilization rates, models different pricing scenarios, and forecasts profitability. Includes sections for fixed costs (office, insurance, professional subscriptions), variable costs (consultant compensation, subcontractors), and discretionary investments (marketing, business development, training). The scenario planning module allows testing different growth assumptions, pricing strategies, and cost structures to identify optimal approaches. Features break-even analysis, cash flow forecasting, and sensitivity analysis showing impact of key assumptions. Particularly valuable for consultancies planning expansions, evaluating new service offerings, or seeking financing. The model includes UK-specific considerations including VAT, corporation tax, and typical professional services economics. Dashboard provides executive summary with key metrics and variance analysis comparing actuals to plan. Downloadable from cloudmandarin.com, it brings financial rigor to consultancy planning for firms like Cloud Mandarin growing beyond intuitive management.