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Managerial P&L Analysis

A detailed review of departmental P&L structured at the level of every vendor. Includes financial analysis and stakeholder walkthroughs to uncover gaps, clarify ownership, and boost accountability for clearer costs, margins, and performance.

 

The Managerial P&L Analysis is for organisations where cost discipline and margin clarity are essential and where unclear ownership drains profit and hides accountability.

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CEOs and CFOs who need sharper visibility on costs, margins, and accountability across departments.

Department heads responsible for budgets but struggling to explain variances or defend results.

Finance and transformation leaders who want transparency and data-driven ownership at every level.

Unclear ownership of costs

Budgets exist, but no one takes real accountability leaving costs unchecked.

Margins lack transparency

Departments show topline results, but profitability per vendor or function is hidden.

Unclear ownership of costs

Finance meetings repeat the same questions without clarity, leaving performance issues unresolved.

Crystal-clear
ownership of P&Ls
Transparent
margins and costs
Sharper
accountability at every level

Agenda Snapshot

The analysis is structured to turn financial complexity into actionable clarity, linking numbers with the people responsible for them, vendors behind them as well as clarifying accountability across departments. The analysis connects numbers to people: financial data at vendor level, clear owners, and a cadence your finance department and managers can run each accounting period.

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STEP 1 — Data Review

The process begins with a vendor-level breakdown of departmental P&Ls. This deep dive highlights duplicated expenses, missing data, and inconsistencies between reporting and reality. By scrutinising costs line by line, we uncover hidden inefficiencies that quietly erode margins. The result is a transparent financial baseline to work from. Where useful, I compare against same-industry benchmarks to show how your company’s financial performance stacks up.

STEP 2 — Stakeholder Walkthroughs

Numbers only matter when people take ownership. In this step, every budget owner sits down to walk through their cost lines and explain variances, decisions, and accountability gaps. This isn’t about blame – it’s about clarity. Leaders leave these conversations with sharper awareness of their role and renewed responsibility for the financial outcomes they influence.

Budget owners link each cost to a decision: from supplier pricing and vendor contracts to resource allocation and cost management choices that maximise profitability. Where spend is concentrated, we explore renegotiating supplier contracts or streamlining terms to cut costs without hurting delivery.

STEP 3 — Report & Debrief

Findings are consolidated into a tailored report that goes beyond analysis. It links financial clarity to actionable commitments. The debrief brings all stakeholders together, aligning leadership and managers on cost accountability and margin improvement. By the end, each P&L line has an owner, a plan, and a timeline, turning analysis into measurable results.

The report translates the P&L statement into moves: what the statement shows, which lines drive total revenue vs. operating expenses, and how changes flow through to net profit and cash flow.

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Grit&Grace Method

Grit

Grit

Trained as a professional athlete, I learned to perform under pressure and bounce back fast. I now use the same grit to help leaders build into their own leadership.

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Mind

Years of leading turnarounds taught me how strategy meets reality, and I bring that lens to help leaders make decisions that move the business forward.

Empathy

Empathy

Having turned to coaching myself during a career crisis, I know what it takes to face blind spots, and I create that same safe, no-nonsense space for my clients.

8-week
project timeline
€100K+
hidden costs uncovered
15%
margin improvement on average

Client Testimonials

Hidden Costs Exposed

“Our P&L looked healthy, but vendor costs spiraled unchecked. Svetlana’s analysis surfaced inefficiencies worth over €120K and tied them back to owners. Within six months, profitability improved, and accountability was finally clear.”

Jonas K.
CFO, Retail Chain
Accountability Restored

“Missed targets led to endless finger-pointing between departments. Svetlana’s walkthroughs clarified every line of ownership. We cut 10% from operating costs and built a culture where leaders truly own their numbers.”

Maria T.
CEO, Manufacturing Group
Margins Back on Track

“We grew fast but margins slipped. Svetlana broke costs down vendor by vendor and clarified accountability. That transparency added 4% back to EBITDA in less than a year.”

Victor R.
Founder, FinTech Scale-Up
Transparency Delivered

“For years, no one could explain where some costs went. Svetlana created a transparent vendor-level map, and we finally saw the leaks. Fixing them saved €90K annually.”

Elise F.
COO, Hospitality Group
Real Impact, Fast

“Our finance team did reports, but no one acted on them. Svetlana turned analysis into ownership and action. Execution sharpened immediately, and results showed up within one quarter.”

Thomas L.
CFO, Global Logistics Firm

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the most asked questions on the FAQ Page , or turn to my Coach Concierge for clarity on your specific enquiry.

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How detailed is the analysis?

Every cost line and vendor is reviewed. The aim is full transparency, with no blind spots or duplications overlooked.

How do stakeholder walkthroughs work?

Each budget owner reviews their numbers directly with me. This creates clarity, accountability, and actionable commitments, not just passive reporting.

Will this disrupt daily operations?

No. Analysis is based on company managerial P’n’L and most input is gathered through structured templates and short walkthrough sessions, making it efficient and minimally disruptive.

How long does it take?

Projects typically run 6–8 weeks, depending on the size of the organization and complexity of P&L structures.

What ROI can we expect?

Clients typically uncover €100K+ in hidden costs and see 10–15% margin improvement within the first year.

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