Financial Model Building & Strategic Analysis
Building financial models isn't about formulas alone. It's about understanding the story your numbers tell and making decisions that actually matter for your business. We break down what works, what doesn't, and why.
A Malaysian retail chain came to us with spreadsheets that promised 40% growth. Six months later, they were struggling to hit 12%. The issue? Their model assumed customer behavior would stay constant during economic shifts. We rebuilt it from scratch, incorporating actual market data.
Read full analysisDifferent businesses need different financial modeling strategies. Here's how we help you navigate your specific situation based on where you actually are right now.
No existing models? We start with your core business metrics and build upward. Most startups need forecasting that can adapt as they learn what actually drives their numbers.
Got a model that keeps giving you wrong answers? We audit existing structures to find where assumptions diverge from reality. Sometimes it's a simple fix, sometimes you need a rebuild.
Growing businesses hit a point where simple models can't handle multiple revenue streams or regional variations. We help structure models that grow with your operation without becoming unwieldy.
A Klang-based manufacturer thought their margins were healthy at 18%. Their model tracked direct costs perfectly but completely missed how utilities and maintenance scaled with production volume. After restructuring their cost allocation, actual margins were closer to 11%. Hard truth, but now they make decisions based on real numbers.
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What looked like holiday spikes turned out to be promotional timing artifacts. We rebuilt their forecasting to separate genuine demand from marketing-induced patterns.
Read moreAfter working with businesses across Malaysia, certain patterns keep appearing. Here's what trips people up most often.
Most models we review assume best-case scenarios as baseline. Real business rarely works that way. Building in realistic variability means fewer surprises when markets shift.
Building a model once and never updating it is like navigating with an old map. Malaysian market conditions change faster than most people adjust their projections.
When your accounting system, sales data, and inventory tracking don't talk to each other, your model is built on guesswork. Integration matters more than complexity.
"I've seen too many businesses build elaborate models that look impressive but fall apart the moment reality deviates from plan. The best models aren't the most complex ones—they're the ones that help you make better decisions when you're uncertain."
Hendrik has spent eight years helping Malaysian businesses structure their financial planning. Before that, he worked in corporate finance where he learned what doesn't work just as much as what does. His approach focuses on building models that business owners actually use rather than spreadsheets that gather dust.
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A service business showed positive cash flow on paper but kept running short. The model treated receivables and actual cash the same way. Different things entirely.
Full storyA distributor modeled inventory turnover beautifully—except they were measuring the wrong thing. They focused on overall turnover while 20% of their SKUs generated 80% of margin. We rebuilt their model to track what actually mattered: margin per square meter of warehouse space. Changed everything about how they made purchasing decisions. Numbers are only useful when you're measuring the right thing.
Read the analysisWe're based in Klang and work with businesses across Selangor who need financial models that reflect reality. No magic formulas, just honest analysis and practical structure.