CIMA Study Planner and Strategic Analysis PDF
Justyna Wachulka-Chan
- March 24, 2026
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This document provides a strategic analysis of Nortan and its Finance Operations Shared Service Center (FOSSC), relevant to the CIMA Management Case Study Exam (Feb 2018). It examines competitive pressures using frameworks like SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces. Strengths include skilled employees and cost control, while risks involve outsourcing and regulatory changes. Success depends on technology adoption, stakeholder management, and revenue diversification.
Key Frameworks Used in Analysis
Porter’s Five Forces – Evaluates competitive pressures.
SWOT Analysis – Assesses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Mendelow’s Matrix – Maps stakeholder influence.
PESTEL Analysis – Analyzes macro-environmental factors.
Porter’s Diamond – Assesses competitive advantage.
Porter’s Generic Strategies – Identifies competitive approaches.
Ansoff’s Matrix – Examines growth strategies.
Strategic Insights
History & Background – Nortan is a long-standing company in the oil and gas industry with an outsourced finance operations model.
Competitive Pressures – The business operates in a competitive environment with key challenges including cost control, technology advancements, and regulatory constraints.
Strengths & Weaknesses – Nortan has skilled employees, economies of scale, and technological advancements, but relies on a single customer, has falling margins, and a small management team.
Growth & Risks – Opportunities exist in automation, market expansion, and product development, but threats include outsourcing, regulatory changes, and environmental risks.
Future Strategy – Nortan’s success depends on cost management, technology adoption, stakeholder relationships, and revenue diversification.
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About the Author
Justyna Wachulka-Chan
Justyna Wachulka-Chan is a CIMA-qualified finance professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, including roles at KPMG. She founded Practice Tests Academy in 2016, helping 35,000+ CIMA and ACCA students pass their exams through structured practice questions and mock exam resources.
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