Financial Leadership

At Waypoint Business Advisory, we provide financial leadership that helps organizations align spending with strategic goals, optimize financial processes, and drive cost efficiency. Whether you're seeking high-level strategic alignment, transformational financial initiatives, or day-to-day operational improvements, we bring the expertise to maximize financial performance

Strategic

Services focused on helping organizations ensure financial investments are directly aligned with business objectives and long-term success

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green plant in clear glass cup
Transformational

Services focused on driving financial optimization and financial oversight through governing technology investments and implementing SOX initiatives

Services focused on enhancing day-to-day financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making

Operational
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a person stacking coins on top of a table
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person holding pencil near laptop computer

Key Outputs May Include:

  • Aligning Enterprise Spend to Strategic Imperatives - Assess & review financial allocations (both budgets and forecasts) to ensure financial resources are directed toward top priorities

  • Business Case Development - Build compelling, data-driven business cases to justify investments and optimize resource allocation

Key Outputs May Include:

  • Budget & Financial Management Process Optimization - Improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for better financial control

  • Variance Analysis - Diagnose functional deviations, uncover root causes, and recommend corrective actions

  • Total Cost Analysis - Identify and quantify hidden costs associated with delivering technology and business capabilities

Key Outputs May Include:

  • Enterprise Budget & Forecast Realignment - Modify budgets and forecasts to better support evolving business goals

  • Standing Up & Leading a Value Management Office - Establish governance frameworks to track, measure, and optimize financial performance

  • Technology Rationalization & Cost Optimization - Analyze and streamline technology investments to reduce application costs

  • SOX Compliance & Financial Controls - Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley