What is Pathfinder?

Financial Management success in a programme environment is achieved by focusing on a number of areas connected to the project. In this respect, PATHFINDER™ is used to develop techniques to provide a successful way of working on programmes, providing robust governance and control, focused reporting, direct communication, strong relationship building and, of course, teamworking.

Many programmes of work in recent years have not met their Financial Performance indicator and have come in vastly over-budget. We are confident that proper use of the PATHFINDER™ methodology will eradicate such overspends.

Financial Management in programmes differs from day-to-day overhead management. Programmes, by comparison, are complex, with change occurring daily and often with possible long term deliverables and benefits.
PATHFINDER™ is used to identify needs, and delivers a methodology to work in such intricate financial conditions.

Programme staff need to be supported in considering budgeting and costing in an entirely new way. PATHFINDER™ offers that solution.

The methodology looks at the financial management, cost control and budgetary needs through the project management lifecycle, covering feasibility, business case, design, build and test, through to implementation and post completion reviews.

The PATHFINDER™ methodology assists in the delivery of project financial requirements by providing a greater concentration on the day to day financial requirements, than current Project Management practice allows.

The PATHFINDER™ methodology and associated Continued Professional Development training programme will enhance your workforce and their understanding of what is needed to deliver financial management successfully. PATHFINDER™ will ensure that their management, reporting, governance and control is achieved through best practice.