Mergers and acquisitions can be transformative—but also chaotic. For the finance function, the pressure hits early and often, with due diligence, deal modeling, integration planning, and post-close execution all falling squarely on their shoulders.
Here are a few key challenges finance leaders face during M&A:
- Data quality and reporting inconsistencies between systems
- Lack of integration strategy for people, processes, and platforms
- Inadequate documentation to support valuation, purchase accounting, and audit compliance
- Bandwidth constraints that can stall or derail post-close plans
The reality is, most internal teams are already stretched thin. Trying to layer on a complex M&A transaction—while still running business-as-usual—is a recipe for burnout and missed opportunities.
What should CFOs do?
Start early, staff smartly, and plan for integration from day one. That means supplementing your internal team with experienced M&A consultants who know the terrain and can keep the transaction moving forward with precision.
At Alliance, we step in as your transaction support partner—helping clients navigate due diligence, financial modeling, purchase accounting, and post-close integration. Whether it’s your first deal or your fiftieth, our consultants bring clarity, confidence, and executional muscle to every stage of the M&A lifecycle.
Let’s talk about how Alliance can support your next transaction.