Over 17 years of building stronger, more resilient businesses.
At Vantage, we provide you with peace of mind, confidence, certainty, and control by solving your critical business challenges. Whether you’re looking to solve a critical financial issue or scale your business, we can help.
We have completed over 170 successful engagements with a turnaround success rate of 85%, saving in excess of 19,600 jobs.
Fast Track
Fast Track
Every business strives for growth. But growing too quickly can make you an unwilling victim of your own success. We can develop strategies that will enable you to grow your business in a measured, profitable and sustainable way.
Stagnation
Stagnation
When businesses stagnate or plateau, it can be difficult for management teams to reinvigorate the business. A fresh perspective can show you how to reignite the business, and help you rebuild and maintain growth momentum.
Decline
Decline
A business in decline or crisis is a real challenge and one we see every day. We really understand what you are going through. As Australia’s leading turnaround and performance improvement specialists, we have an enviable track record in developing innovative solutions to all manner of business challenges and then working with our clients to implement them.
Solutions for every stage of your business journey
Since 2005, we’ve worked with hundreds of SMEs and large companies to improve their business performance and sustainability. Depending on which phase your business is in we can deploy our Fast-Track or Turnaround Program.
Every business strives for growth. But growing too quickly can make you an unwilling victim of your own success. We can develop strategies that will enable you to grow your business in a measured, profitable and sustainable way.
When businesses stagnate or plateau, it can be difficult for management teams to reinvigorate the business. A fresh perspective can show you how to reignite the business, and help you rebuild and maintain growth momentum.
A business in decline or crisis is a real challenge and one we see every day. We really understand what you are going through. As Australia’s leading turnaround and performance improvement specialists, we have an enviable track record in developing innovative solutions to all manner of business challenges and then working with our clients to implement them.
Turnaround
Our Turnaround program is designed to quickly stabilise your business, gain support of your key stakeholders, secure appropriate funding and return your business to profitable growth.
It’s a unique blend of experience and IP from 20+ years of delivering successful turnaround engagements. Talk to us today about which solution is right for you.
Fast Track
Our Fast-Track program is designed to build stronger foundations and accelerate performance.
It’s a unique blend of tools and systems developed over our 20+ years of experience with those developed by world renowned experts in the fields of growth acceleration and business viability.
Capital
Our Capital Solutions offering is designed to quickly assess your needs and help you secure the appropriate funding options.
With our combined experience and an excellent reputation earned over many years of securing finance and equity in complex situations, we’ll ensure that your business has access to the funds it needs to thrive and grow.
Outstanding people who want to make a difference
The professionals at Vantage Performance are seasoned executives with decades of experience advising companies experiencing complex and critical challenges.
My philosophy is that there is always a way to solve a crisis, as long as you’re engaged early enough.
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BioBio
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Michael is the founder and CEO of Vantage Performance.
Michael is passionate about helping businesses solve their biggest challenges and seeing the positive impact this has on people’s lives.
“In a time of financial stress, maintenance of the confidence of financiers in a client becomes more challenging even with a robust workout plan. Michael’s experience and strong reputation with financiers positions him well to bridge this confidence gap between financier and client. This, coupled with his advice in the preparation of a turnaround plan makes him a key player in any successful business turnaround.”
Oliver Martin, CFO, Smithbridge
“We engaged Michael and the Vantage team to provide a strategic review and implementation plan to assist us re-position our business after a challenging period. The team’s knowledge, commitment and professionalism were well regarded by us and this was instrumental in achieving our goals for the review and our business going forward. The credibility, discipline and momentum provided by the team was everything we hoped for and I am very happy to recommend their work.”
STEPHEN BARNARD, CEO, NATIONWIDE HIRE
“Michael ran the project well and on time. The outcome was increased financial support from our Bank to allow us to implement a business sale without cash flow pressures.”
JOHN POWER, GM, PROSERPINE SUGAR
“Michael and I have worked on a number of matters together for mutual clients. I have always found him to have a detailed understanding of the key drivers that impact on the ultimate outcome, and an unwavering focus on obtaining the best possible result for his clients.”
LUKE MOUNTFORD, PARTNER, HOPGOOD GANIM LAWYERS
“Whenever I identify that a client needs assistance to guide them through tough financial circumstances, I have no hesitation in recommending Michael. I have worked closely with Vantage on a number of turnaround and profit improvement assignments and they are the best in the business.”
SCOTT BUTLER, PARTNER, MCCULLOUGH ROBERTSON LAWYERS
“CBO Telecommunications sought the advice and services of Michael and the Vantage team last year when the mining industry made it very difficult through extended payment terms for SMB’s to participate in our day to day business. Michael not only brought a wealth of knowledge and industry peers to the table for us to navigate a path forward, he also managed the implementation of short and medium term strategies. We had a very successful outcome and continue to strive to be a thought leader in our market.”
Mark McGregor, Managing Director, CBO Telecommunications.
“Michael has made a fantastic contribution to the turnaround at SubZero Group. His support, drive and understanding of what it takes is greatly appreciated.”
Joe Clayton, CEO, MRS Plc
“Michael is a genuine turnaround expert. Michael will get to know your business very well and formulate a creative and practical plan to overcome the difficulties you face. Michael is also adept at adjusting and varying the strategy as things progress and change.”
Paul Betros, Partner, Hopgood Ganim
“Michael and the team at Vantage Performance have completed several assignments for me. They have always exceeded expectations with attention to detail and an intimate knowledge of the business and industry they have been asked to assess. If they don’t know an answer they find it and provide practical solutions to get the best possible result.”
Russell Morrison, Director, Westpac Bank
Michael Fingland has 20 years’ experience in business transformation, restructuring and turnaround.
Moving from a Chartered Accountancy background into corporate advisory he has worked in a wide range of industries from mining services, retail, agri, civil, transport, manufacturing, telecommunications, engineering to construction.
Michael has been awarded the “Australasian Turnaround Professional of the Year Award” by the Turnaround Management Association and a number of his client engagements resulted in Vantage Performance winning the “Turnaround of the Year Award” ten times.
Michael is a columnist for The CEO Magazine and regular contributor to other publications such as the AFR and BRW.
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Business, CQU
Awards
Australasian Turnaround Professional of the Year Award by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA).
Ten of his client engagements resulted in Vantage Performance winning the “Turnaround of the Year Award”.
Successful turnaround and restructure that led to a refinance of the Groups debt facilities totaling $17M, an increase in earnings of $5.2M and an improvement in enterprise value of $15M.
Strategic review and turnaround for a diversified agribusiness with annual turnover of $110M. Initiatives resulted in a 31% improvement in enterprise value increasing from $87M to $115M. The recommendations also resulted in a $30M improvement in working capital including a capital raise of $22M.
Strategic review and turnaround of a mining services company resulting in an increase in enterprise value of $39M. Key actions included revenue growth, stakeholder management, working capital management, internal systems controls, tender/contract governance, $30M capital raise and vendor due diligence.
Cameron is a Chartered Financial Analyst candidate with a background in corporate recovery. In his time working in both Brisbane and London he has been involved in engagements across a wide range of industries.
He enjoys a hands-on approach to turnaround management and values building a strong rapport with clients. Through his background in corporate recovery he understands the importance of managing key stakeholder relationships.
Being able to affect positive change in businesses is the most rewarding aspect of the turnaround space for him.
At Vantage Performance, we're very proud of the work we do in helping management teams improve the performance of their businesses. You can read some of our success stories here.
