advanced financials

--- title: "Advanced financials for case competitions" slug: "advanced-financials" type: "guide" excerpt: "Go beyond basics with cash flow, ROI logic, and decision-grade metrics." difficulty: "advanced" readingTime: 8 topics: ["financials", "cash-flow", "roi"] categories: ["guides"] publishedAt: "2025-12-16" updatedAt: "2025-12-16" ---

Advanced financials help judges trust your recommendation. You show how value is created over time and what could break.

Focus on cash flow

Revenue alone is not enough. Show when cash comes in and how long it takes to pay back the investment.

Use ROI logic

Simple ROI or payback period is often enough for a case. Explain the key drivers clearly.

Stress test the model

Show a downside case and explain what would change the decision.

Tie the numbers to the narrative

The financials should directly support the recommendation. If they do not, simplify.