Financial modelling

Financial modelling

From numbers to strategy: financial models that drive better decisions.

Every major business decision comes with uncertainty. Should you expand into a new market, raise capital, or acquire a competitor? A well-structured financial model gives you the clarity and confidence to answer these questions, before committing resources.

At AN Valuations, we build flexible, transparent, and decision-ready financial models. Our models help you test scenarios, understand value drivers, and translate complex assumptions into actionable insights. Whether you’re evaluating an investment, preparing for a transaction, or forecasting growth, we provide the analytical foundation you need.

 

What is Financial Modelling? And why does it matter?

Financial modelling is the process of translating business realities into structured numbers. By combining historical data, assumptions, and value drivers, a model allows you to forecast a company’s performance under different scenarios. A strong model helps you:

  • Assess profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency with key financial ratios
  • Forecast how operational changes impact future cash flows
  • Evaluate scenarios (best case, worst case, base case) with sensitivity analysis
  • Support valuations (DCF, M&A, LBO, scenario modelling) with credible numbers
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders, investors, and regulators

In short: a financial model turns uncertainty into strategy.

 

Our Financial Modelling Services

AN Valuations offers more than just spreadsheets, we create tools that help decision-making.

1. Custom-built models

  • Three-statement models (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Integrated planning models aligned with your strategy
  • Transaction-driven models for M&A, LBOs, or restructuring

2. Scenario and sensitivity analysis

  • Stress testing assumptions against multiple scenarios
  • Identifying key value drivers and their impact
  • Building decision-ready dashboards for stakeholders

3. Valuation integration

  • Discounted cash flow (DCF) models
  • Comparable company & precedent transaction analysis
  • Deal structuring support with scenario modelling

4. Review & enhancement of existing models

  • Independent audit of model logic and assumptions
  • Streamlining for transparency and usability
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards – IFRS (IFRS 3), US GAAP (ASC 805) and Dutch GAAP

Unlike large, platform-driven providers, we offer personalised, high-touch service. Our solutions are designed for asset managers, legal teams and product developers who want accuracy without bureaucracy.

 

Why AN Valuations?

✔️ Tailored approach: Each model is uniquely designed and adjusted to your business case.
✔️ Deep expertise: Experience across valuation, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks.
✔️ Decision-focused: We don’t just deliver spreadsheets; we deliver clarity for strategic choices.
✔️ Trusted globally: Supporting corporates, investors, and advisors worldwide.

 

How we compare

While many firms rely on standardised templates, we focus on clarity and interpretability. Our clients value the consistency we bring across complex portfolios and multi-entity groups, along with our ability to deliver quickly while maintaining precision.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of financial models are most common?
Typical models include three-statement models, DCF models, M&A and LBO models, budgeting & forecasting models, and scenario models. Each serves a unique purpose, from valuation to strategic planning.

Do you only build models from scratch?
No. In addition to developing models from the ground up, we also review, audit, and enhance existing ones. Many clients ask us to stress test their in-house models under different scenarios, simplify overly complex structures to make them more user-friendly, or update outdated models to reflect new business realities. This ensures their tools remain both accurate and practical for decision-making.

How complex can financial models get?
Financial models can vary widely in scope and depth. At one end, they may be relatively straightforward, such as cash flow forecasts or valuation models for a single entity. At the other, they can evolve into multi-layered M&A models with integrated scenarios, sensitivity analyses, and consolidation across multiple business units. We adjust the level of complexity to fit your needs, always balancing technical detail with clarity and usability, so that the model remains a practical tool for decision-making.

Who uses your financial models?
Our models are typically used by CFOs, corporate development and strategy teams, private equity investors, and financial advisors. They rely on our work to assess opportunities, evaluate risks, and support high-stakes decisions such as acquisitions, divestments, capital raising, or strategic planning.

 

Need a financial model you can trust?

Need a financial model you can trust? From strategy to transaction, AN Valuations helps you navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Get in touch with us.

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