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Financial Management Practices and Organizational Performance in Emerging Private Service Firms: Evidence from a Financial Advisory

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  • Mr. Dushyant Singh

    (Student, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal)

  • Mr. Aman Shukla

    (Assistant Professor, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University, Bhopal)

Abstract

Financial management is a key component of long-term success but is not yet fully understood by small regional private service providers in india. The aim of this study is to examine how financial management affects the organisational structure, impact and effectiveness of financial management systems used in XYZ technologies private limited (XYZ), which provides financial advice and service and was founded in bhopal, india in 2022. Based on the following research questions, will XYZ have valid systems of support for operational sustainability and growth from their financial management systems based on their financial planning; liquidity management; cost control; working capital discipline; digital finance usage; and internal controls?. A questionnaire was distributed to 120 members of the organisation, consisting of 5 point likert scale items, as the basis for data collection. Purposive sampling, coupled with stratified convenience sampling, were employed to ensure representation of all functional areas (i.e., management, finance, operations, sales, and administration) of the organisation. In order to analyse the results, the researcher will use weighted mean analysis, percentage distribution, and composite variable scoring as methods of interpreting data. Findings: the relative strengths of the organisation indicated by mean digital finance adoption and internal control strength values of 4.0 and 3.9 respectively were significant. Areas for improvement included cash forecasting (mean score 3.4), receivables management (mean score 3.4), and adequate training (mean score 3.3). Working capital discipline was viewed as the single most significant factor by over 31.7% of respondents in determining financial performance. While the company has an operational finance foundation, it has not yet fully transitioned from process-based to analytic-based financial management. Other organisations with similar development levels should implement rolling cash forecasting systems, structured receivable aging dashboards and finance capabilities training, in conjunction with investing in digital infrastructure.

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  • Mr. Dushyant Singh & Mr. Aman Shukla, 2026. "Financial Management Practices and Organizational Performance in Emerging Private Service Firms: Evidence from a Financial Advisory," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 11(5), pages 2268-2280, May.
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