Fusion Project Management | Management Consultancy | Higher and Further Education Sector

Finance and Business Management

Our Company

Financial consultancy services are led by Julian Grindell, a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience working in practice, the private sector and the public sector.

Julian has been Director of Finance of two London Colleges and for seven years was Vice Principal at one of the largest Colleges in the South East with direct responsibility not only for all financial matters, but also for delivering a complex £30 million capital project.

The services offered by Fusion are therefore based upon real experience and knowledge gained from the front line.

Our Services

In respect of capital projects we have significant expertise in preparing all aspects of the financial case to support bids for grant support. In particular:

• The preparation and review of
investment appraisals
• The preparation and review of financial forecasts
• The drafting of bid documentation
• Cashflow forecasting and the tendering for
flexible and cost effective loan facilities
• The conception and implementation of effective
financial control systems
• The integration of risk management into the
planning and execution phases of the project.

Capital projects are however are only a part of the financial consultancy services offered by Fusion. In addition, we are well qualified to:

• Compile and review financial strategies, plans
and statements
• Undertake interim roles as necessary
• Undertake reviews of financial management
controls and processes
• Undertake value for money projects
• Provide financial training and support to
governors and staff
• Mentor finance directors who are new to the sector
• Compile and review recovery plans
• Undertake pre-inspection reviews
• Undertake procurement and efficiency reviews

Our Undertaking

Charges for our services are based upon the qualifications and experience of the consultant. Fees and terms of reference will always be agreed in advance. At Fusion Project Management we pride ourselves on the quality of our service. We know our range of expertise and we know the boundaries of our capacity. Honesty and integrity are our core values and we are committed to providing an outstanding service to our customers.