Corporate Treasury
CFGI specializes in delivering independent, strategic treasury advice and support to our private equity and corporate clients. Our team comprises former corporate treasury practitioners, offering hands-on assistance and practical, actionable solutions across a spectrum of treasury services, including:
- Carve-out support, including treasury stand-up
- Financial risk management and hedge advisory (interest rates, foreign exchange, commodities)
- Treasury separation and integration
- Global cash and liquidity planning
- Cash forecasting and liquidity planning
- Bank account structuring and rationalization
- Cash pooling and netting
- Treasury system selection and implementation
- Interim management support
- Treasury Diagnostic (assessment of current treasury operations)
We collaborate directly with your treasury team or external advisors and our commitment to a hands-on approach fosters client relationships that deliver an unparalleled service experience.
Carve-Out and Spin-Off Transactions
Executing dynamic carve-out and spin-off transactions requires experience and agility. We work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the treasury function is operationally ready from Day 1 and beyond. Our team will:
- Establish a fully functional standalone Treasury function
- Ensure cross-functional alignment with other workstreams
- Develop a bank structure addressing liquidity needs
- Complete the Know Your Customer (‘KYC’) process for new or transitioning bank accounts
- Work with sponsors and company management to understand Day-1 cash requirements
- Establish a global cash and liquidity structure
- Develop intercompany netting and pooling processes
- Identify and quantify risk exposures
- Establish policies and procedures for proper cash and credit control
- Provide interim treasury management, ensuring seamless transition
Financial Risk Management and Hedge Advisory
We provide expert risk management advice and support to help you navigate the complex derivative marketplace for interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity risk exposure. Our team can assist with:
- Hedge assessment and readiness including ISDA advisory
- Program design and implementation
- Hedge accounting and derivative valuation services
- FRM Technology
- Tax services related to hedge arrangements
Treasury Diagnostic
Our Treasury Diagnostic is a cost-effective assessment of your existing treasury processes. We benchmark operations and provide actionable improvement opportunities. Our team will:
- Rapidly assess people, processes, policies, and technology
- Analyze whether the current treasury structure supports company objectives
- Recommend improvements for efficiency and control
- Assess operational and financial risks
- Identify opportunities for technology deployment and process automation
- Assist with implementing recommendations
Banking and Liquidity
A well-structured banking structure reduces manual processes, improves liquidity and controls, maximizes returns, and reduces bank service fees. Leveraging our deep knowledge of the banking market, we can:
- Assess, simplify, and enhance existing banking structures
- Review bank account security and controls
- Improve cash visibility and reporting
- Analyze bank fees and services
- Develop cash pooling and netting structures
- Implement automated cash sweep and concentration solutions
- Leverage technology and latest bank offerings
Short-Term Cash Forecasting
Accurate cash forecasting is imperative for the success and resilience of any business. It empowers companies to make well-informed financial decisions, enhance profitability, and mitigate financial risks. A precise cash forecast is instrumental in helping a company navigate economic uncertainties and uphold long-term financial stability. The CFGI Treasury team is ready to:
- Implement or refine the 13-week cash forecast process
- Identify short-term trends and gaps
- Leverage technology to improve accuracy
- Incorporate covenants and KPIs for performance measurement
Treasury Technology
Technology empowers Treasurers to be strategic advisors to the CFO and drive value creation.
If you are exploring Treasury technology the team at CFGI can:
- Assess technology requirements and assist with vendor selection and implementation
- Review current processes and define process re-engineering
- Identify gaps and determine technology solutions
- Provide project management support
Connect With Our Leaders
Doug Drew
Partner
(816) 210-6951
ddrew@cfgi.com
Tim Winston
Partner
(914)-262-6526
twinston@cfgi.com
Lauren Intinarelli
Managing Director
(509)-954-9965
lintinarelli@cfgi.com
