Assistance Needed to Refine 7-Year Financial Forecast Model
Budget: $100 – $300 USD
I need help refining a comprehensive 7-year financial forecast model for a startup. The model is detailed and multifaceted, includes:
Pre-opening financials
Payroll projections
Sales forecasting
Operating expenses (OpEx)
Cash flow analysis
Income statements
Balance sheets
Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) & margin calculations
Loan schedules and depreciation
Our business operates on a hybrid model combining buy-resell and Software as a Service (SaaS) strategies.
Challenge Faced:
While the model performs well in forecasting, payroll calculations, operating expenses, and income statements, there's a critical issue — the balance sheet isn't balancing. I suspect this stems from an inaccurate representation of working capital movements, particularly how loan proceeds are reflected in the cash flow statement and balance sheet.
Additional Enhancement Needed:
Moreover, the model could be further enhanced by incorporating a detailed account of funding sources and their respective timings.
Collaboration Proposal:
To address these issues, I propose a collaborative session via videoconference, where we can work through the model together. I am flexible with scheduling and will accommodate your availability.
Pre-opening financials
Payroll projections
Sales forecasting
Operating expenses (OpEx)
Cash flow analysis
Income statements
Balance sheets
Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) & margin calculations
Loan schedules and depreciation
Our business operates on a hybrid model combining buy-resell and Software as a Service (SaaS) strategies.
Challenge Faced:
While the model performs well in forecasting, payroll calculations, operating expenses, and income statements, there's a critical issue — the balance sheet isn't balancing. I suspect this stems from an inaccurate representation of working capital movements, particularly how loan proceeds are reflected in the cash flow statement and balance sheet.
Additional Enhancement Needed:
Moreover, the model could be further enhanced by incorporating a detailed account of funding sources and their respective timings.
Collaboration Proposal:
To address these issues, I propose a collaborative session via videoconference, where we can work through the model together. I am flexible with scheduling and will accommodate your availability.