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FIT - Financial Improvement Toolkit, Copyright UNIDO Training materials, Copyright by GOLEM IMS GMBH

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FITFinancial Improvement Toolkit

TRAINING MATERIALS


Improving the use of your financial Improving the use of your financial assetsassets

Efficient use of financial assets is one of the main elements of success in business. Enterprise managers must define a strategy that most effectively utilizes and allocates financial resources in order to attain, maintain and improve a company’s competitive position in the market.

Careful monitoring through strategic business indicators enables managers to analyze and monitor past and present use of financial and other key resources.

FIT, the “Financial Improvement Toolkit”, is especially designed to assist company managers in deciding on improvements of the efficient allocation of financial assets on a yearly basis in order to improve the competitiveness of their enterprise.


WHAT IS Fit?WHAT IS Fit?

FIT calculates relevant indicatorsbased on an income statement

and a balance sheet ofthe SBU that is to be analyzed.

FIT presents 23 indicators for theusers’ analysis, such as added value,

investment, marketing,sales per employee, and others.

FIT is a software decision support toolbased on modern business concepts.

FIT is based on the availableaccounting data, introduced

for the full year and includingmarketing, R&D costs.

FIT will show the user the positionof his company as well as the trend

over time through comparisonof several years based on

actual results or planned data.

FIT is a user-friendly,simple in application

and self-teaching software.


PIMS - Profit Impact of Market PIMS - Profit Impact of Market StrategyStrategy

In 1974, Schoeffer, Buzzel and Heany constructed a study to measure the profit impact of market strategies (PIMS).

The study dealt with the question which factors are measurably related to sustained profitability of businesses across industries and how their impact may be quantified.

The answers that were obtained are based on more than 25 years of intense empirical research throughout industrialized nations.

The study identified a number of factors, which have a systematic relationship with the profitability of a business (e.g. return on investment and added value).


PIMS - Profit Impact of Market PIMS - Profit Impact of Market StrategyStrategy

SBUSBUThe object of the investigation in the PIMS program is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU)Strategic Business Unit (SBU), defined as a unit that transforms and markets a well-defined set of products or services to a clearly defined set of customers and competes with a known set of competitors.

Usually it is a sub-division of a company for which it would be sensible to develop a distinct, separate strategy and from which we know financial data.

The company can start its business as small enterprise which has only one SBU (as defined above). Upon its products are diversified more than one SBU can be identified at the enterprise.


FIT Indicators:FIT Indicators:

Capital ProductivityCapital Productivity1. Net Fixed capital as a percentage of sales1. Net Fixed capital as a percentage of sales

Net Fixed capital in % of sales = Net Book Value / Net Sales * 100

This indicator is a measure of capital productivity relative to sales.

It shows to what extent the Net Fixed Assets are used in generating the sales volume. As the value of the fixed assets decreases over time due to their usage, the Net Book Value, which is the undepreciated value of assets, is used for the Net Assets effectiveness measurement.



Capital ProductivityCapital Productivity2. Working capital2. Working capital

Working capital = Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities

This indicator shows the actual amount of capital available to the enterprise for its operations.

Identifying of the amount of the capital used for production facilitates better allocation of a company’s resources.



Capital ProductivityCapital Productivity3. Working capital as a percentage of sales3. Working capital as a percentage of sales

Working Capital Working capital in % of sales = ---------------------- * 100

Net Sales

This indicator shows the actual amount of capital, which an enterprise is working with.

Identifying of the amount of the capital used for production facilitates better allocation the company’s resources.



Investment IntensityInvestment Intensity1. Investment1. Investment

An investment is primarily made to improve the competitive strength of an enterprise and we generally speak of three types of investments:

Replacement Investment

Expansion Investment

Environment Investment



Investment IntensityInvestment Intensity1. Investment1. Investment

Investments are generally considered for longer periods and different methods have been developed for the analysis of investment decisions.

In FIT the formulae for investment is as follows:

Investment = Total Net Assets - Total Current Liabilities



Investment IntensityInvestment Intensity2. 2. Investment intensity as a percentage of Added Investment intensity as a percentage of Added ValueValue

InvestmentInvestment intensity in % of Added value = ------------------ * 100

Added value

Defined as investment divided by added value, it is a key measure of a firm’s financial standing and refers to the actual added value per year relative to the necessary investments.



Investment IntensityInvestment Intensity2. 2. Investment intensity as a percentage of Added Investment intensity as a percentage of Added ValueValue

On a very general level one can say that an investment intensity below 100% is favorable for profitability.

Investment is the total capital that is needed to produce the sales volume.



Investment IntensityInvestment Intensity3. Investment per employee3. Investment per employee

Investment Investment per employee = --------------------------

Number of Employees

This indicator should be examined together with added value per employee. A rule of thumb is that production volume per employee must increase as more capital invested per employee. It is an indicator of the degree of automation operating in a particular company.



Added ValueAdded Value1. Added Value1. Added Value

Added value = Net sales - Purchased goods

It can be translated as the “Economic Productivity” of an enterprise.

Measured as the net sales less purchased goods and services needed to produce the net sales and monitored over time, this indicator provides an early warning of changes in profitability.



Added ValueAdded Value1. Added Value1. Added Value

The economic value the business creates is the difference between the cost of purchases (raw materials, components, supplies, energy, etc.) and the revenue from the sale of the goods and services produced using those purchases.

How successfully it creates this "added value" with its resources of people, capital, and other fixed costs is a critical measure of performance.



Added ValueAdded Value2. Added Value as a percentage of sales2. Added Value as a percentage of sales

Added value Added value in % of sales = -------------------- * 100

Net Sales

Indicates how much of the Added Value is produced by actual sales, and is therefore a measure for the degree of Added Value generation.

It measures the degree of vertical integration within a firm and indicates the extent of the net sales value produced “in-house”.



Added ValueAdded Value3. Added Value per employee3. Added Value per employee

Added value Added value per employee = ---------------------------

Number of Employees

This indicator portrays the average amount of Added Value produced for each employee. Added Value per employee, an indicator of labor productivity, shows the effectiveness of the work force.

It may be compared with salary per employee or investment per employee.



Marketing and SalesMarketing and Sales

1. Net Sales Index1. Net Sales Index Net Sales index = Net_Sales[n] / Net_Sales[1] * 100

The Net Sales index shows the trend in net sales over years.

This indicator compares Net Sales of each year to the Net Sales of the first year.

The Net Sales index is very useful for measuring the financial performance, one can view the percentage of the Net Sales and quickly find the years when it was at a lower level.



Marketing and SalesMarketing and Sales2. Net Sales per employee2. Net Sales per employee

Net Sales Net Sales per employee = ---------------------------

Number of Employees

The Net Sales per Employee Index is generally about the effectiveness of the organizational structure of your enterprise. The more employees are busy at the enterprise, the more Net Sales should be generated. The index measures the average amount of net sales amount per employee for each year.



Marketing and SalesMarketing and Sales3. 3. Marketing expenditures as a percentage of salesMarketing expenditures as a percentage of sales

Marketing Costs Marketing in % of sales = ------------------------- * 100

Net Sales

This indicator is used to analyze the major marketing cost components necessary for generating sales as well as trends over time.

The more effective is its marketing strategy, the more sales this enterprise would generate.



CostsCosts1. Cost of Goods as a percentage of sales1. Cost of Goods as a percentage of sales

Total Cost of Goods Cost of Goods in % of sales = ------------------------ * 100

Net Sales

This indicator is used to show how well the Cost of Goods contributes to the Sales generation.



CostsCosts1. Cost of Goods as a percentage of sales1. Cost of Goods as a percentage of sales

It is used to analyze the major marketing cost components necessary for generating sales as well as trends over time.

It allows to allocate the possible problems in financial flow at a company. If it spends more on goods purchases than it collects sales, then one should analyze the possible problems in this area.



CostsCosts2. 2. Administrative costs in percentage of salesAdministrative costs in percentage of sales

Other Expenses Administration in % of sales = --------------------- * 100

Net sales

This indicator is used to analyze the major cost components incurred in generating sales amount and their trend over time.



CostsCosts3. Trade debts as a percentage of sales3. Trade debts as a percentage of sales

Trade Debtors Trade debtors in % of sales = -------------------- * 100

Net Sales

Trade debtors in FIT are used as receivables.

This indicator shows how trade debts contribute to sales generation.



CostsCosts4. Average salary per employee4. Average salary per employee

Total Salaries Average salary per employee = -----------------------------

Number of employees

It reflects trends in payroll development on a per employee basis.

The value is calculated by taking the annual total of all salary payments for the enterprise per average number of staff employees during that year (based on total person hours).



CostsCosts5. Number of employees5. Number of employees

This indicator shows the average number of employees for a year, indicates how many persons are involved in producing goods for sale.



ProfitabilityProfitability1. Return on Investment (ROI)1. Return on Investment (ROI)

Income before Tax and Interest Return On Investment = -------------------------------------- * 100

Investment

This indicator shows how effective is your investment strategy.



ProfitabilityProfitability1. Return on Investment1. Return on Investment (ROI)(ROI)

Securing the continuing growth and development of a company requires the review of ROI, which gives information on the amount of income is generated with the current investment strategy (based on the cost of capital)?

It has to be compared with the cost of capital for the currency used for calculation.



ProfitabilityProfitability2. Return on Equity (ROE)2. Return on Equity (ROE)

Income before Tax Return On Equity = -------------------------- * 100

Shareholders Equity

This indicator shows how well the shareholder’s equity contributes to income collection.

It may be compared with potential returns on alternative investments available to shareholders, e.g. financial or stock markets.



StocksStocks1. Stocks as a percentage of sales1. Stocks as a percentage of sales

Stocks in percent of sales = Total Stocks / Net Sales * 100

Used to identify possible problems in working capital (or investment intensity). This indicator will assist in improving various infrastructure elements of enterprise management, such as logistics, just-in-time production or supply chain management. This indicator is also referred to as inventory in percentage of sales.



StocksStocks2. Raw materials in a percentage of sales2. Raw materials in a percentage of sales

Raw materials Raw materials in % of sales = ------------------- * 100

Net Sales

It reflects the effective use of inventory and helps to identify potential problems in working capital (or investment intensity).



StocksStocks3. Work in progress in a percentage of sales3. Work in progress in a percentage of sales

Work in progress Work in progress in % of sales = --------------------- * 100

Net Sales

This indicator is used to show the extent to which the materials are used in sales generation through the percentage of unfinished products calculation.



StocksStocks4. Finished goods in a percentage of sales4. Finished goods in a percentage of sales

Finished goods Finished goods in % of sales = --------------------- * 100

Net Sales

It indicates storage level of the ready products, and shows how well are the finished goods are being sold.


How to get started?How to get started?

You may want to print the manual first, before starting working with FIT.

For that see “How to print manual” help page.

1.1. First step of working with FIT is to perform Authorization according to User parameters , when each user is granted his assess level.



2.2. After the Authorization has been complete, you may start working with FIT by pressing the "Database" button at the top of the main screen.

Select "Open/New" option.

Type an existing databases' name in the database selection. You can open it by selecting it from the available databases in the browsing window opened with the

button as well.

Note that if you type a name, which does not exist in the registered databases, the system will automatically create a new database.

Press button.



3.3. To restore the selected database press "Database" button, and select ADMINISTRATION option. Then press "Restore" button on the administration, and select the name of the file contained in the desired database. Press button when the file is selected.

4.4. If you want to start creating a new database profile for your enterprise, enter the required data as described in the How to enter data help page.


FIT UtilitiesFIT Utilities

Administration

Database safety (Backup/Restore)

Multilingual support

Graphical representation


FIT Utilities:FIT Utilities:

Backup / RestoreBackup / Restore

The FIT backup function enables users to give their backup data set a reference name.

The data will be saved under a specified name.

This function gives a possibility to restore the data any time.



Backup / RestoreBackup / RestoreThe FIT backup function enables you to make backup, save it onto local disks or LAN computers with particular reference name.

By pressing the Backup Data button in the administration panel (Path: Main Menu Database->Administration->Backup ), FIT will prompt you for an archive file name.

Enter any name of max. 8 characters. Your data will now be saved under the respective name.



Backup / RestoreBackup / RestoreIf you wish to restore the data from some other file, choose the Restore function of the panel. You would see the backup data sets that had been saved previously.

Any file locations can be selected including network storage.

For safety reason it is recommended to take regular back-ups of your FIT data.

Note: These functions are available for administrator only.


Manual PrintingManual Printing

The package is shipped with the user manual in electronic form as Win-help file and consists of several chapters.

Any chapter or single topic in the chapter can be printed out at any time using the locally available printer upon the need of the user.


Manual PrintingManual PrintingThere are the following steps in case one needs printing the manual:

1.1. Open FIT Help window by one of the following possibilities:

a)a) By opening Help without entering Menu START/ PROGRAMS/ FIT/ FITHELP).

b)b) By pressing button on the main FIT menu.


Manual PrintingManual Printing

2.2. The FIT Help window has several buttons: "Contents", "Search", "Back", "Print" and "Glossary".

– presents the main topics of the FIT help

– allows the user to search for desired FIT items

– switches the screen to previous page

– proceeds the selected pages to printer

– shows the list of all possible FIT terms and topics

3.3. One should use the mouse to select Help the desired help chapters and open them one at a time.

4.4. Press Button. The contents of a selected chapter will be transferred for printing.


ReportsReportsOne can print reports any time for presentations and other purposes.

Reports can be printed for each of the FIT indicator as well as the financial statements, which may be selected from the main FIT menu by selecting the desired report.


ReportsReports

For report printingFor report printing::

One should select the desired report and open the print preview window

Adjust the settings. Note that your settings are saved for each report after you adjust them.

Press button.


Selecting languageSelecting language

Select language feature enables each user to choose his own working language for the FIT application.

It also allows user to set some language parameters.

Selected language becomes the current user default language.



The language parameters are:

Captions translation - the language performs automatic form captions and menu items translation.

Hints translation - the same as captions translation but for hints only.

Application fonts - fonts are to be used in buttons captions and message boxes.


In order to change language:

Press TOOLS button on the main screen and select “Select language” option

Mark the desired language in Language Settings

Select the messages and buttons font from the available

The fonts for the desired language is seen at the Test Window

Press OK button in CONFIRMATION window

To change the language use the same procedure

Press OK button



When the list of indicators is opened, the operating buttons appear at the bottom of the screen:

- erase all opened diagrams.

- adjust the diagrams' colors according to your taste. Choose one of the available options:

Default color – blue.

Different colors - shown the diagrams in different colors set by the system.

Set Color - choose the color yourself from the available color palette.

- presents the data on the absolute scale (Y) starting from minimum to maximum values; therefore, it's a more precise data presentation.

Graphic Representation of indicatorsGraphic Representation of indicators


- presents the data on the absolute scale (Y) starting from 0 to maximum indicator value.

- saves the opened indicators scenario with all set parameters.

- loads the indicators scenario previously loaded by the "Save" button.

- opens a print preview for the selected for printing indicators.

- closes both all indicators and the indicators list.

Graphic Representation of indicatorsGraphic Representation of indicators


Data Entry:Data Entry:Enterprise registrationEnterprise registration

Here a user enters the actual coordinates of his company:

Name

Location Street City Country Phones Faxes

Miscellaneous Measure Unit (thousands or units)


Data Entry:Data Entry:Financial StatementsFinancial Statements

I. FIXED and CURRENT ASSETS.I. FIXED and CURRENT ASSETS.

Current assets:Current assets:

1. Cash and marketable securitiesEnter only the amount that is necessary to operate your business

2. Trade debtorsAlso known as receivables, and are used mainly when the import of your company exceeds its export.



Current assets:Current assets:

3. Stocks: Here this term relates to merchandise on hand and consists of raw materials , work in progress and finished goods at the time when the data is collected.

Raw materials :Raw materials : The value of material that you bought from outside for production and that is in your inventory at the time the balance sheet is drawn up.

Work in progress:Work in progress: The value of materials being currently used, but that not yet finished, at the time the balance sheet is drawn up.

Finished goods:Finished goods: The value of finished goods, ready for delivery, that is in your: inventory at the time the balance sheet is drawn up.

4. Other current assets.




Fixed assets:Fixed assets:

1. Gross book value

2. Accumulated depreciation

Other assets:Other assets:Current assets that fall into none of the previously mentioned categories, as e.g. prepaid raw materials.




Current liabilities:Current liabilities:

Any liability that will be paid within one year is usually defined as current.

1. Short-term borrowing: Borrowings that will be repaid within one year.

2. Current portion of long-term debt: The part of the long-term debt that has to be repaid within one year and will not be renewed as a long-term debt.

3. Trade creditors, Other current liabilities: The amount you owe and must pay within one year to your suppliers.

II. LIABILITIES and EQUITY.II. LIABILITIES and EQUITY.



Long-term liabilities:Long-term liabilities:Long-term debt: Liabilities that will not require payment within one year.

Other liabilities:Other liabilities:e.g. credits from the own mother company, for which no interest is to be paid.

Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders equity is the accountants estimate of the value of the shareholders investment in the firm, it is the sum of all claims against a business assets by the owners. Owner's equity is equal to the excess of total assets over total liabilities.

II. LIABILITIES and EQUITY.II. LIABILITIES and EQUITY.



1. Revenue

2. Cost of goods

3. Marketing costs

4. Research and Development

5. Income

6. Others

7. Number of employees

III. INCOME STATEMENT for SBU.III. INCOME STATEMENT for SBU.



1. Revenue1. RevenueRevenue is equivalent to net sales; also called net revenue.

Gross Sales:The total amount for which invoices have been issued during the time period under consideration.

Returns and allowances:Includes e.g. commission and bonuses paid to external sales people.

Net intracompany sales:The part of net sales that goes to customers within the same company.




2. Cost of Goods2. Cost of GoodsThe direct cost that occurs to produce the product or service that is sold. Also called total cost of goods.

Purchases (raw material): Everything you purchase from outside to produce the product or service that you sell.

Direct labor: The labour cost of your own people involved in producing your products or performing your services.

Depreciation: Allocating the cost of an asset to the periods the asset benefits. Depreciation on other assets goes into other expenses.

Manufacturing: Costs incurred in producing your product, that are not part of purchases, direct labour or depreciation.




3. Marketing costs3. Marketing costs

Sales force:All costs that arise for sales people and other people with sales functions.

Media advertising:The costs incurred for advertising, incl. radio and TV.

Other marketing:Any marketing activities that do not fall under sales force or media advertising, e.g. leaflets, sales documentation, cost for sponsoring.




4. Research and Development4. Research and Development

All research and development costs that are not billed to a client.

Product R&D:The part of total R&D costs that is spent on product development.

Process R&D:The part of total R&D costs that is spent for improvements in the production process of products.




5. Income5. Income

Income measures the extent to which revenues generated during the accounting period exceeded expenses incurred in producing the revenues. Also commonly referred to as profits or earnings.

Interest expense:

Only real interest expenses.




6. Others6. Others

Other expenses:Administration, distribution etc.

Total salaries:Refers to the employees of the SBU under consideration and includes all payments.

7. Number of employees7. Number of employeesshows the average number of employees for a year, indicates how many persons are involved in producing goods (and services) for sale.



To exit FIT:

1. Press button in FIT main Menu

2. Press button on the CONFIRMATION window.

EXIT FITEXIT FIT


The role of fitThe role of fit

The Financial Improvement Toolkit (FIT) calculates relevant indicators based on an income statement and an annual balance sheet.

When calculated and presented for several years (minimum three), it shows the strategic trend over time.

Paying attention to the fact that to decrease investment intensity it is not necessary to reduce investment, as long as value added increases

Overview of all strategic indicators in simple and easy to interpret form allows managers to monitor the enterprise development and undertake detailed analysis if necessary.

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