Clarifying the Decision
- The opportunity has not yet been translated into a clear investment decision.
- The strategic rationale, case for change or consequences of inaction are not yet compelling.
Business Case Consulting
Develop an Approval-Ready Business Case
Work with experienced business case consultants to frame the decision, strengthen the evidence and analysis, and build a clear recommendation for executive, CFO or Board consideration.
From the initial opportunity through to the final decision pack, Chase Consulting brings structure, independent challenge and practical momentum to your business case.
- 25+ years of experience
- Proven Five-Step Framework
- Support tailored to your decision
Recognising the Need for Support
When You May Need Business Case Support
Developing a business case becomes more challenging when the investment is significant, the analysis is complex, stakeholders have different priorities or the decision deadline is approaching. Experienced support can help resolve the critical issues before they delay or weaken the case.
Strengthening the Analysis
- Several options must be evaluated objectively and compared on a consistent basis.
- The financial analysis, expected benefits, evidence or key assumptions require further development or validation.
Building Alignment and Confidence
- Stakeholders have different priorities or are not aligned around the preferred option.
- Material risks, implementation requirements, dependencies or deliverability remain unclear.
Restoring Momentum and Capacity
- An existing business case has been questioned, returned or requires substantial rework.
- The team needs additional expertise or capacity to complete the case within the required timeframe.
Support can be focused or comprehensive. It may address one critical component or extend across the complete business case. The objective is to resolve the important gaps, maintain momentum and ensure the recommendation is supported by the evidence decision-makers need.
How We Can Support Your Business Case
Every business case is different. The right level of support depends on the stage of development, the complexity of the investment, your internal capability and the decision that must be made.
Advisory and Development Support
We work collaboratively with your leaders, subject-matter experts and project team to frame the opportunity, develop the analysis and build an approval-ready business case. Support can cover the complete case or selected components where specialist expertise is required.
Strengthening or Reworking a Business Case
If your business case is incomplete, has lost momentum or has been returned for further work, we identify the critical gaps and establish a practical plan for strengthening the strategic logic, options, financial case, benefits, risks, implementation plan and recommendation.
Independent Business Case Review
Before presenting the case to an executive, CFO or Board, we provide an objective assessment of its evidence, logic and approval readiness. The review identifies strengths, weaknesses and priority actions to address before submission.
Coaching and Capability Building
We guide business case owners and project teams through the development process while helping them build internal capability. Coaching provides practical advice, structured challenge and focused support without removing ownership of the business case from your team.
Not sure which type of support is right for you? We can discuss your business case, where it currently stands and the most appropriate next step.
An Approval-Ready Decision Pack
What We Help You Develop
An approval-ready business case is more than a completed document. It brings together the strategic, financial and delivery evidence decision-makers need to understand the opportunity, evaluate the recommendation and make an informed investment decision.
A Clear Decision Ask and Case for Change
Define the decision required, the problem or opportunity being addressed, why action is needed now and the consequences if the organisation does not proceed.
Strategic Alignment and Measurable Benefits
Demonstrate alignment with organisational priorities and define the financial, operational, customer, strategic or societal benefits, including how they will be measured and realised.
Credible Options and a Defensible Recommendation
Identify realistic alternatives, including maintaining the status quo, apply transparent evaluation criteria and build an evidence-based case for the preferred option.
CFO-Credible Financial Analysis
Develop supportable costs, operating impacts, benefits and cash flows, using measures such as NPV, IRR, ROI and payback together with appropriate scenario or sensitivity analysis.
Risks, Deliverability and Implementation Planning
Establish material risks, mitigation actions, governance, implementation stages, resources, dependencies, change requirements and accountable owners.
An Executive-Ready Decision Pack
Bring the analysis together into a clear, appropriately structured business case, executive summary, recommendation and presentation for executive, CFO or Board consideration.
The result is a coherent and defensible business case. The evidence, analysis, implementation pathway and recommendation work together to give decision-makers confidence in the proposed path forward.
A Proven Consulting Framework
Our Five-Step Business Case Approach
Developed through more than 25 years of business case consulting, our Five-Step Business Case Framework provides a structured pathway from the initial opportunity to an approval-ready recommendation. We apply it collaboratively with your leaders, subject-matter experts and project team.
Confirm the Opportunity
Define the problem or opportunity, strategic context, decision required and case for change.
Develop Credible Options
Identify realistic alternatives, establish evaluation criteria and agree which options require detailed analysis.
Evaluate the Options
Compare strategic fit, benefits, costs, financial value, risks, assumptions and deliverability.
Develop the Implementation Strategy
Establish governance, milestones, resources, dependencies, change requirements and risk mitigation.
Frame the Recommendation for Approval
Bring the evidence together into a clear decision pack, defensible recommendation and practical approval pathway.
30–40% Typical time reduction
A disciplined process without a one-size-fits-all solution. The depth of analysis is tailored to the value, complexity, risk, uncertainty and approval requirements of your investment decision.
Discuss Your Business CaseBusiness Case Consulting Example
Outdoors Victoria
Scaling the Active in Nature Program
Chase Consulting helped Outdoors Victoria assess the opportunity to expand its Active in Nature program and establish a credible pathway for engaging future partners and funders.
- Opportunity analysis identifying potential growth areas
- Initial business case assessing feasibility and strategic justification
- Stakeholder engagement plan supporting future partnerships
Read the Full Client Story“The support has been strategic, insightful and action-oriented.”
— Kieran Brophy, Outdoors Victoria
Experienced. Independent. Practical.
Why Organisations Choose Chase Consulting
Organisations engage Chase Consulting when the investment decision is significant and they need experienced business case support, independent challenge and a practical pathway from opportunity to approval.
Structured consulting support focused on helping your organisation make a well-informed investment decision.
More Than 25 Years of Business Case Experience
We have helped organisations across industries and sectors develop, strengthen and present business cases for significant investments, innovations and organisational change.
A Decision-Maker Perspective
We structure the business case around the questions executives, CFOs and Boards are likely to ask about the decision, strategic rationale, options, financial value, risks and ability to deliver.
A Proven Framework Tailored to Your Organisation
Our Five-Step Business Case Framework provides a disciplined process, while the scope, analysis and deliverables are adapted to your investment, approval requirements and operating environment.
A Collaborative and Practical Approach
We work alongside leaders, project teams, subject-matter experts and stakeholders. This builds shared understanding, maintains internal ownership and strengthens organisational capability.
Professional, Ethical and Secure Engagements
Chase Consulting conducts its consulting engagements in accordance with ISO 20700:2017. Our SMB1001:2025 Level 1 Bronze certification also demonstrates our commitment to protecting client information and maintaining secure business processes.
Client Outcomes and Consulting Expertise
Our Work with Clients and Your Business Case Expert
Strong business cases require a disciplined process, robust analysis and experienced judgement. These examples show how Chase Consulting has helped organisations frame important decisions, strengthen their case and establish a credible pathway forward.
Selected Business Case Outcomes
RollsPack
A$850K Grant SecuredAccelerating Investment to Enter New Markets
A successful government grant business case in a competitive field of more than 200 applications.
Read the client storyIMCD
Supply Chain Business CaseAdvanced Planning and Optimisation
A structured business case to evaluate supply chain planning and optimisation opportunities.
Read the client storyRDNS
Service Planning Business CasePlanning to Meet Population Growth
A business case supporting service planning in response to changing demand and population growth.
Read the client storyTrusted Across Sectors and Borders
We Have Helped Professionals from Leading Organisations in More Than 55 Countries.
Chase Consulting has supported business leaders and professionals across a wide range of industries to develop stronger strategies, business plans and approval-ready business cases.
Take the Next Step
Ready to Strengthen Your Business Case?
Whether you are starting with an opportunity, testing the case for investment or strengthening a draft for executive, CFO or board consideration, Chase Consulting can help you determine the most practical way forward.
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An initial conversation to discuss your situation and next steps.
Turn your business case into an approval-ready decision pack.
