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Finance | Turnaround | Forensics

Welcome to Fern Advisory, where we turn pressure into progress. We specialise in executive-led financial advisory for businesses under pressure.

Fern Advisory works with business owners, boards, management, and legal advisors to stabilise operations, investigate financial irregularities, and provide the financial leadership that complex situations demand — when it matters most.

OUR SERVICES

Our executive-led services are designed for two types of organisations — those looking to strengthen financial performance through better leadership, structure, and oversight, and those facing financial pressure, distress, or fraud.

We support businesses that require clearer financial direction, stronger controls, and better decision-making whether scaling, restructuring, or preparing for a transaction.

CFO Advisory & Financial Leadership

Executive-level financial oversight, financial transformation, interim and fractional CFO support, board reporting, and governance frameworks that strengthen accountability.

Financial Planning & Performance

Budgeting and forecasting, financial modelling, profitability analysis, and KPI development to improve visibility and accountability.

Treasury, Funding & Capital Structuring

Cash flow management, funding strategy, refinancing support, and engagement with banks and funders.

Credit Risk & Working Capital Management

Credit policy development, debtor book optimisation, collections strategy improvement, and working capital reviews to protect liquidity.

Finance & Systems Transformation

Finance transformation, process redesign, ERP and accounting system support, reporting automation, data integrity reviews, and implementation oversight to improve efficiency and control.

Outsourcing

Outsourced financial management, management accounts preparation, reporting support, financial controls implementation, and scalable finance capacity.

Transactions & Corporate Finance

M&A support, financial due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-acquisition financial integration.

We work alongside owners, management teams, and stakeholders to restore control, improve performance, and reposition businesses for sustainability.

Business Diagnostics

Independent financial assessments, solvency and liquidity reviews, and short-term cash flow stabilisation.

Restructuring & Performance Improvement

Cost restructuring, operational improvements, and business model refinement to restore profitability.

Financial Restructuring

Debt renegotiation, refinancing strategy, stakeholder engagement, and asset rationalisation.

Distress & Rescue Support

Pre-business rescue advisory, financial modelling, and support in creditor discussions.

Exit & Strategic Repositioning

Divestitures, merger preparation, restructuring for sale, and managed wind-down planning.

We provide independent financial investigation, valuation, and dispute support to businesses, legal advisors, and shareholders.

Fraud & Misconduct Investigations

Investigation of financial irregularities, procurement issues, lifestyle reviews, and structured reporting.

Litigation & Dispute Support

Loss quantification, damages calculations, expert reports, and financial analysis in support of legal proceedings.

Business Valuations

Valuations for shareholder disputes, transactions, restructuring, and solvency assessments.

Forensic Accounting

Reconstruction of financial records, transaction tracing, and financial analysis in complex situations.

Governance & Fraud Risk Management

Fraud risk assessments, internal control reviews, and practical prevention frameworks.

Some of Our Clients

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Our Values

At Fern Advisory, what we do and how we do it is shaped by our four values:

  1. Integrity – We do what is right, even when it is difficult.

  2. Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard in everything we do.

  3. Teamwork – Genuine collaboration is required to achieve successful outcomes.

  4. Continuous Improvement – We commit to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of a rapidly changing business environment.

Our Vision

To be the advisor businesses turn to when the stakes are high and clear direction matters most.

Our Mission

To partner with clients by delivering disciplined financial insight, decisive turnaround support, and forensic clarity — restoring confidence and creating the foundation for sustainable growth.

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