WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“Ashif joined Pattonair in preparation for the acquisition by Exponent and management, and worked with me through the pre-acquisition stage. He was pivotal in the implementation and set up of the Group reporting and head office functions of the newly established Groups including management reporting to the Board, and onerous complex covenant reporting to the UK banking Group. Ashif’s financial modelling, data manipulation skills and Microsoft skills were excellent, such that he became the fountain of knowledge within the business. I certainly would not hesitate in recommending Ashif to prospective employers and hope that we work together on another project in the future.”
Mark Whatling, Group Financial Controller at Pattonair Group - Part of Exponent Private Equity.
“Ashif joined Pattonair to assist in the Management and Private Equity buy out from Umeco Plc. During his time with the group Ashif played an integral role in the transformation of the reporting processes and formats required as a result of the ownership change. He demonstrated excellent financial modelling and data management skills, and allied these to a strong understanding of systems infrastructures to develop a very effective and flexible set of management information for local Business Units, Group and External reporting. He was consistently professional, and also very enjoyable to work with. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to future employers.”
Jonathan Moritz, Operations Financial Director, Pattonair– Part of Exponent Private Equity.
“Ashif joined Pattonair a few weeks prior to the completion of the transaction to support the transition of the finance function to private equity ownership. His initial focus was to create a new reporting pack for the Group but subsequently he took on a wider role within the finance team which included working on the ABL debt facility and the company’s COGNOS system.Ashif integrated himself well within the wider finance team and very quickly gained a strong understanding of the business. The CFO pack which he created was a significant improvement on the Board reporting which was in place when he started. This is the second assignment on which I have worked with Ashif, the first time when I was working with 3i. I would recommend him highly to prospective employers and would not hesitate to work with him again.”
James Gunton - Exponent Private Equity.
“Ashif did a great job improving our reporting systems and processes in the run up to our IPO and afterwards. Consistently excellent work over a long period. Ashif is a very committed and capable operator and I would wholeheartedly recommend him.”
David Wilton, Chief Financial Officer – Sumo Group plc.
“What sets Ashif apart as a consultant is his willingness to integrate himself into the heart of the organisation by building deep relationships across the business. Ashif truly cares, not just about the success of the project he’s working on, but about the whole organisation, its people and building for long term success. He always goes that extra mile, is willing to step in to help out beyond his remit and is an absolute pleasure to work with. In terms of specifics, Ashif joined us at Sumo during a period of significant transition and played a pivotal role in a number of transformational projects and was a great help during our IPO process. The most substantial changes have come through the implementation of Planning Analytics (TM1) and Cognos Controller by IBM and redesigning our financial board pack. Ashif also helped us with a number of bolt-on interfacing systems, such as a new HR and CRM system, PAW (online dashboards) and Virtual Board Room, to provide true end to end solutions for our business needs. But Ashif’s contribution goes much further than the specific tools he’s helped us with and he will truly be missed here at Sumo.”
Andrew Stewart, Group Director of Finance – Sumo Group plc.
“I worked closely with Ashif throughout his time at Sumo Group plc. He rapidly got to grips with the dynamics of the business and with the culture of the organisation, which made him very effective very quickly. As well as leading on a number of projects that will have a huge impact, he was always willing and able to add value in many other areas. He combines a determination to get things done with an engaging personality that makes him a pleasure to work with.”
Steven Webb, General Counsel and Company Secretary – Sumo Group plc.
“Since June, Ashif has been acting as Chairman as well as Interim Chief Financial Officer and we have seen an immediate positive impact on the business. Ashif has supported us by analyzing, streamlining and improving our processes and systems, including business planning, bookkeeping, financial statements and detailed cash flow projections. Together we have identified numerous cost saving areas, and are currently in the process of setting targets for the new accounting year. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with a professional strategist with this level of experience, and anticipate an exciting new phase of growth in the business as a result of working together.”
Jonathan Drury, Chief Executive Officer – Savvy Foods Limited.
“MPSGI is the parent company of a number of recruitment companies worldwide including Badenoch & Clark and Modis International in the UK. Ashif was recruited to work in the IT department, to assist in the roll-out of the data warehousing solution which brings together payroll, accounting and CRM databases into one Data warehouse which is then rolled out to the business via Business Objects Web Intelligence, an internet web-based application. Ashif was specifically in charge of the management of the UAT (user acceptance testing) process of the Client Reporting phase of the project. Ashif is a very impressive individual, and was productive from the very start of the contract. He performed diligently and with enthusiasm, and contributed significantly to the success of the Client Reporting phase."
Tony Scorey, Data Warehouse Team Leader MPS Group International.
“Projects have included e-business services, change management and strategy advice and implementation. In the above projects Mr Manjothi has performed for us and advised us on we have found him very professional in his approach and the handling of said projects. The projects were implemented and completed exactly to our specifications and Mr Manjothi led his team handsomely in this regard, from his project management to his web designers and database programmers. We find him to be an exceptional business manager and will have no hesitation in conducting business with he and his company in the near future when such a need arises."
Akash Soni, MD, Yash Golfwear, UK – Part of Yash International.
SYSTEMS REVIEW
A systems review for a business is a comprehensive analysis of the organisation's existing systems, processes, and technologies to identify areas for improvement and transformation. The review process involves a thorough examination of the company's current business systems, such as financial management systems, customer relationship management systems, human resources systems, and other key operational systems.
The primary goal of a systems review is to identify areas for improvement that can help the organisation achieve its goals and objectives more effectively. This includes identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, inefficiencies, and other issues that may be hindering the organisation's performance.
A typical systems review will involve the following steps:
Define the scope of the review: This involves identifying the specific systems and processes that will be included in the review;
Gather data: Collecting data about the organisation's existing systems and processes. This may involve reviewing documentation, conducting interviews with key stakeholders, and analysing data from the systems;
Analyse the data: Reviewing data collected and identify areas for improvement. This may involve identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, inefficiencies, and other issues that are hindering the organisation's performance;
Develop recommendations: Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in the organisation. This may include senior management, department heads, and other key stakeholders;
Implement recommendations: Implementing the recommendations developed as part of the systems review. This may involve implementing new technologies, process improvements, or organisational changes;
Overall, a systems review, particularly for a business transformation program is a critical step in identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring the success of the organisation's strategy.
A small selection of testimonials from clients who we have helped can be seen above, so if you would like to learn more about how Strategas Management Consultants can help your business, simply call or email us at strategas@thevcp.co.uk and we will come back to you as soon as possible.
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