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EBITDA bridge framework

Normalized EBITDA reconciliation and monthly variance bridge for PE-backed platforms. The financial model your sponsor actually reads.

From reported P&L to normalized EBITDA in one workbook.

Monthly EBITDA bridge $4.2M adj. EBITDA

Revenue: $18.5M Adjustments: $380K Margin: 22.7%

Bridge Component	Amount	Impact
Reported EBITDA	$3.82M	—
One-time legal settlement	+$185K	Add back
Non-recurring consulting	+$125K	Add back
Owner compensation above market	+$70K	Add back
Normalized EBITDA	$4.20M	Clean

6 structured worksheets Normalized → bridge → chart No macros required Deploy same day

From reported P&L to sponsor-ready bridge

Follow the tab sequence left to right. Blue cells are your inputs.

Step 1

Assumptions

Enter company data, periods, and adjustment categories.

Step 2

Normalize

Reconcile reported → normalized EBITDA with add-backs.

Step 3

Monthly bridge

Walk month-over-month EBITDA variance by driver.

Step 4

YTD bridge

Cumulative year-to-date variance summary.

Step 5

Chart output

Sponsor-ready waterfall chart auto-generates.

✓ Sponsor-ready output from Day 1

What's included

Six worksheets — each solving a specific financial reporting problem

Instructions

Step-by-step setup guide. How to configure the workbook for your specific platform.

Assumptions

All inputs in one place. Company name, periods, adjustment categories, and baseline data.

Normalized EBITDA

Reported → normalized reconciliation. Standard add-back categories pre-built.

Monthly bridge

Month-over-month EBITDA variance by driver. Revenue, COGS, opex, and adjustments.

YTD bridge

Cumulative year-to-date summary. Budget vs. actual with full variance decomposition.

Chart output

Auto-generating waterfall chart. Copy directly into sponsor decks and board presentations.

Is this for you?

This framework is designed for operators who report EBITDA to PE sponsors.

Built for

CFOs and Controllers at PE-backed companies
COOs who co-own financial reporting to sponsors
PE operating partners standardizing portfolio reporting
FP&A teams building monthly variance narratives

Not designed for

Pre-revenue startups without EBITDA to normalize
Public company reporting (different disclosure requirements)
Full three-statement financial models (this is EBITDA-focused)

What you walk away with

A clean normalized EBITDA reconciliation your sponsor can trust
Monthly variance bridges that explain what moved and why
A waterfall chart you can paste directly into board decks
A consistent framework — same structure every month, no rebuilding
YTD summary that tracks cumulative performance against plan

Pricing

One workbook. Two license types.

Most common

Internal Use License

$249

Use within one legal entity. Unlimited internal users.

Complete EBITDA bridge workbook (Excel)
6 structured worksheets
Auto-generating waterfall chart
Fully customizable — no macros
14-day refund window

Best for: CFOs, Controllers, FP&A teams at PE-backed companies.

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Consulting License

$899

Deploy at client engagements. White-label permitted.

Everything in Internal Use
Deploy at up to 10 client sites
White-label rights

Best for: Fractional CFOs, FP&A consultants, PE operating advisors.

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The problem this solves

Without this framework	With this framework
EBITDA adjustments live in ad-hoc spreadsheets that change format monthly	Consistent normalization structure — same format every month
Sponsors question add-backs because the reconciliation trail is unclear	Clean reported → normalized walk with categorized adjustments
Variance commentary is a text-heavy email, not a structured bridge	Monthly and YTD bridges decompose variance by driver
Board-ready charts are rebuilt from scratch every quarter	Waterfall chart auto-generates — copy and paste into any deck

Frequently asked questions

Does this require macros or VBA?

No. The entire workbook uses standard Excel formulas. No macros, no VBA, no plugins. Works in Excel 2016+ and Google Sheets.

Is this a full three-statement model?

No. This is specifically an EBITDA normalization and bridge framework. It starts at reported EBITDA and walks to normalized EBITDA, then tracks monthly and YTD variance. If you need a full three-statement model, this complements it — the bridge output feeds into your LP reporting.

Can I add custom adjustment categories?

Yes. The standard categories (one-time, non-recurring, run-rate adjustments) are pre-built, but you can add, rename, or remove categories to match your specific normalization requirements.

How often should I update this?

Monthly. The framework is designed for monthly close cadence. Update actuals after each month-end close. The YTD bridge accumulates automatically.

Who built this?

A former Big-4 consultant and Managing Director who ran monthly LP reporting for a $500M+ industrial services platform under PE sponsor oversight. The framework reflects the exact reporting architecture used in real monthly investor updates.