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Gain a Clear View of Your Organisation’s Financial Strength
Understanding your council’s balance sheet is essential to managing long-term financial sustainability. At LGFin, we analyse every aspect of your organisation’s financial position — assets, liabilities, reserves, and funding — to deliver a clear, evidence-based assessment of your financial resilience. Our analysis helps local authorities, fire, and police services benchmark their performance, identify risks, and make informed strategic decisions.
Key Points:
- Comprehensive Balance Sheet Review
- Benchmarking Across Authorities
- Trend Analysis Over Time
- Resilience Indicators
- Customised Commentary
- Visual Financial Dashboards
- Comparative Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Compliance Alignment
- Confidential Reporting
Why Choose LGFin
Sector-Exclusive Expertise: We focus solely on local government financial resilience — it’s all we do.
Data-Driven Insights: Our methodology is based on real, up-to-date data from all English local authorities.
Proven Experience: Decades of experience analysing council accounts and funding trends.
Tailored Analysis: Every report is customised to your authority’s structure, funding, and priorities.
Trusted by the Public Sector: Our insights are used by councils, fire services, and public finance leaders across England.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What information do you need from us to start the analysis?
We typically require your latest published accounts, financial statements, and key financial returns. If these are public, we can often access them directly.
How long does a full balance sheet analysis take?
Most reports are delivered within 2–4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the data and the number of authorities you wish to benchmark against.
How is the analysis presented?
We provide a detailed written report supported by visual dashboards and key commentary summarising findings and recommendations.
Is the service confidential?
Absolutely. All data is handled securely, and reports are shared only with your authorised representatives.
Can you tailor the analysis to specific areas of concern?
Yes. We can focus on particular financial indicators — such as reserve levels, debt ratios, or asset sustainability — based on your needs.