It’s always nice when a client comes back to you.

Of course, from a business perspective repeat work is important. But on a personal level, it’s reassuring to know that a client felt you delivered something valuable the first time around.

However, when it comes to financial modelling, creating repeat work isn’t actually one of our objectives. In fact, quite the opposite.

At Cortus, we aim to build models that clients can understand, use and, where appropriate, update themselves.

• That means clear structures.
• Transparent calculations.
• And formulae that are easy to follow.

A well-structured model should allow users to trace calculations, understand assumptions and make sensible adjustments without feeling like they’re dismantling a watch and hoping it still works afterwards.

That’s not to say clients won’t come back to us.

If the business evolves significantly, launches new revenue streams, acquires another company, opens new sites or expands internationally, then bringing in additional modelling support may well be the quickest and most effective route. But we don’t believe clients should have to come back for every minor change. The best financial models aren’t the ones that make themselves indispensable. They’re the ones that continue delivering value long after the modeller has finished building them.

A financial model should empower your team, not create dependency. If you’d like to discuss how your model could be more transparent, resilient and easier to use, get in touch with Daniel Booth or Ben Whitworth.