Operational advisory services

We recognise that throughout a company's lifecycle there will be times when operational structures and practices will need to be reviewed, changed, integrated and improved. Our specialist team can identify key areas for improvement and if required, implement practical solutions that will help your company perform at its optimum level.

Grant Thornton's Operational advisory services practice is delivered by a team of specialists who will help you reach practical, well-informed solutions to those issues and risks specific to your business's operations and transactions. The team has significant experience across a wide range of industry sectors including manufacturing, retail, logistics, technology, chemicals, food and healthcare.

The core services offered can be broadly classified as below:

Operational due diligence

Provides a coherent overview of the target business's operations which will include an assessment of the operational infrastructure for fit-for-purpose and scalability - to assess deliverability of the forecast business plan. We will review forecast assumptions, historical operational performance, management structures and processes / systems. The output will include a quantification of the key operational issues and improvement opportunities.

Restructuring

Business reviews are undertaken for financial investors or management teams when a business is not delivering the expected value or is in 'distress'. The objective of the restructuring programme is to maximise the recovery of the inherent value in the business, for investors / owners. The focus will be on comparing various restructuring options (financial and operational) available to investors / lenders – restructure / turnaround, sell or liquidate. This may include organisational restructuring, rationalisation of sites / supply chains / products, financial reengineering and divestment of specific portfolios.