Some moments in a business's life don't call for routine finance support — they call for focused, high-stakes advisory work. Specialized advisory covers the situations where the finance function needs to perform under real pressure and real scrutiny.
What this includes
Financial transformation — rebuilding a finance function that's fallen behind the business it supports
Turnarounds — stabilizing and rebuilding a financial position in a business under real strain
Due diligence — financial due diligence support for a transaction, from either side of the table
M&A readiness — getting the financial house in order before a deal, a raise, or a sale
How this works
Specialized advisory engagements are typically focused and time-bound, built around a specific event or situation rather than an ongoing cadence. What doesn't change is the level of scrutiny the numbers need to hold up to — whether that's a lender, an acquirer, or a leadership team making a high-stakes call.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance of a transaction should we start M&A readiness work?
Ideally several months before a process begins — clean, well-documented financials found in diligence are far less costly to fix in advance than to explain under time pressure once a deal is already moving.
What does due diligence support actually involve?
Depending on which side of the transaction you're on, it can mean preparing your own financials to withstand a buyer's scrutiny, or reviewing a target company's financials on behalf of a buyer — both draw on the same underlying skill set.
Is this only for businesses in distress?
No — turnaround work is for businesses under real strain, but M&A readiness and due diligence support are just as often for healthy, growing businesses preparing for a positive transaction like a sale or a capital raise.