Helping universities navigate financial pressure and secure sustainable futures
In the increasingly volatile environment of higher education, we help you strengthen financial resilience, address short-term pressures and build sustainable operating models.
Higher education institutions are facing falling international student numbers, changing demand, negative publicity around value proposition, policy uncertainty and growing scrutiny from lenders and regulators. We work alongside you to stabilise performance and build sustainable futures.
Deep, practical understanding of higher education finances, governance and regulation.
Strong relationships with HE lenders, enabling refinancing solutions and constructive dialogue.
We provide independent challenge and insight to create future fit delivery models
Higher education institutions choose us for our deep sector insight and meaningful strategic advice.
Our expert team work with CFOs, boards, councils, lenders and regulators to deliver credible, practical solutions that restore confidence and support long-term sustainability.
We go beyond traditional advisory support. From independent reviews of 5 year forecasts and transition plans to covenant negotiations and long‑term operating model design, we stay with you through delivery. Our cross-functional specialists work as one team, ensuring advice is practical and aligned to your strategic objectives.
Our Higher Education practice is led by Chris Petts, a trusted voice on university transformation and funding sustainability. Chris regularly contributes to senior policy and sector debates, including BUFDG/WEFDG, the IFT Conference and Westminster Higher Education Forum discussions on long‑term sector resilience.
Roundtable: financial resilience in higher education
