Corporate financial management consulting
Improve your company’s financial performance with proven, strategic solutions that ensure sustainable profitability.
To achieve your business objectives, you need a solid financial structure. It must be both rigorous and adaptable, capable of responding to market fluctuations while maximizing profitability. This flexibility ensures that your company remains resilient in the face of economic challenges. By optimizing performance and financial resources, you can prepare your company for sustainable growth. This will be perfectly aligned with your strategic ambitions. Efficient financial management is the key to turning your ambitions into concrete successes.
The corporate financial issues we address
Many businesses face numerous financial challenges due to the constant fluctuation of the market. Among them, certain difficulties are more significant and prevent the growth of SMEs.
A lack of liquidity:
This is the inability of a business to have sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations. This inability leads to delayed payments, difficulty paying bills, and increased reliance on debt capital.
Lack of adequate financial control
It is the absence of measures necessary to adequately monitor and manage the financial activities of a company. This results in a poor distribution of resources, a lack of transparency, as well as an increase in financial risks.
Inefficient inventory management:
Excessive inventory generates additional costs and increases the risk of loss or deterioration. Conversely, having an insufficient inventory level leads to stock shortages.
Growing too fast:
The multiplication of business volume leads to an excessive increase in debts and operational costs. The direct consequence of this problem is the endangerment of the financial stability of the company.
A lack of budget planning:
The absence of budget planning quickly leads to the loss of control over the company’s finances. Without a well-defined budget, it becomes difficult to track expenses. This situation exposes the company to significant financial risks and reduces its ability to react to unforeseen events.
Faced with all these difficulties, ACM Canada steps in to help your businesses overcome them. We have consultants who identify flaws in financial processes, optimize budget management and reduce operational costs for long-term financial stability.
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What does ACM offer?
A financial management consultant provides external, objective expertise to evaluate and improve a company’s financial performance. It helps to structure finances in a way that maximizes profits. In addition, the support of an expert makes it possible to optimize decision-making processes, for more agile management that is responsive to market fluctuations.
ACM Canada has an in-depth understanding of business performance issues. Our consultants work in close collaboration with the managers of the companies we support to maximize added value. We capture the specific needs of each business and develop tailor-made financial solutions. This approach ensures that recommendations are not only suitable, but also immediately applicable and effective.
Did you know that?
In 2022, Canadian businesses saw a 4.7% increase in pre-tax net income, reaching $160.3 billion.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) contributed approximately 50% of private sector gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada between 2016 and 2020. In 2020, small businesses accounted for 35.1% of this contribution, and medium-sized businesses , 13.4%.
As of December 2022, Quebec had approximately 248,924 small businesses (1 to 99 employees), representing 97.6% of businesses in the province.
In 2022, Canadian SMEs contributed 40.8% of the country’s total value of exported goods, totaling $717.6 billion.
The Canadian government offers grants to support small businesses, promoting growth and innovation in the local economy. These grants provide financial assistance for various aspects such as research and development, expansion and employee training.
Financial management tools that our consultants can implement
During our support, our financial experts and consultants use several financial management tools to carry out their task. For business financial management, ACM Canada offers several tools.
Budget management tools
Our consultants help you develop precise budgets adapted to your business objectives. They put in place budget tracking mechanisms that allow you to monitor and adjust your budgets in real time. You will thus benefit from rigorous management of your resources. These tools give you clear visibility on your expenses and income to optimize profitability.
Cash Management Systems
Cash flow management is important to maintain sufficient liquidity and prevent financial crises. ACM Canada offers cash management systems that optimize cash flow and enable reliable financial forecasting. These systems help to plan liquidity needs and avoid deficits. This allows you to have financial stability for your business even in fluctuating economic conditions.
Cost management, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools
ACM Canada consultants use specific tools to:
- identify various KPIs and ratios;
- analyze;
- and reduce unnecessary costs.
They set up cost management systems and help you minimize expenses.
This leads to a significant improvement in your profit margin.
Always for better financial management, we implement financial analysis tools. They allow you to monitor performance through key indicators such as ratios:
- profitability;
- solvency;
- and liquidity.
Our tools provide accurate data to support informed decisions and strengthen your business growth.
Our financial management consultants also offer you tailor-made solutions! This involves the implementation of Excel files created for financial planning and analysis. These FP&A tools are designed to:
- manage costs effectively;
- establish budgets;
- and calculate break-even points.
They provide detailed financial planning and ongoing analysis to maintain the financial performance of your business over the long term.
Optimize your financial performance to sustain your business
Optimized financial management is the key to the sustainability and growth of a business. Through effective financial structuring, a company can survive economic crises and seize growth opportunities. Optimizing financial processes makes it possible to:
- achieve higher profit margins;
- improve cash flow;
- and ensure your business has the resources it needs to invest in its future.
Thanks to rigorous financial management, your business will have better resilience in the face of unforeseen events and the confidence of investors and stakeholders.
The financial management tools offered by ACM Canada are distinguished by:
- their complete integration;
- their flexibility;
- and their adaptability to the specific needs of each company.
ACM Canada financial solutions enable centralized financial management.
This makes it easier to follow:
- cash flow ;
- expenses.
Carry out your online diagnosis to explore the strengths and areas for improvement in your financial management.
Sustained support that guides our clients towards achieving their goals.
What our customers say about ACM
Our business coaching experts are ready to intervene to help you implement the changes necessary to return to profitability.
Frequently asked questions about our business coaching services
- What are the advantages of using a financial management consultant?
Consultants provide specialized expertise that helps identify and resolve financial inefficiencies. They help businesses maximize their profitability and long-term stability. - How long does a financial consultation with ACM Canada typically take?
The duration depends on the specific needs and the complexity of the challenges to be addressed. But ACM Canada offers a minimum duration of 10 hours up to 50 hours over one or more months. - What types of businesses can benefit from ACM Canada financial services?
ACM Canada specializes exclusively in supporting SMEs. Our services are suitable for companies wishing to optimize their financial management. - How do ACM Canada consultants assess a company’s specific financial needs?
We always start with a 360° global diagnosis of your business. This allows an in-depth analysis of financial processes in order to offer you tailor-made solutions. In addition, we establish comparables with the client based on their industry.