A client who commissions an operational audit wants a clear answer, the evidence behind it and a plan that can be acted on. This consulting report template is built for that: scope and approach, the method, findings grouped by area, graded ratings, and recommendations with cost, benefit, owner and sequence. Each page uses action titles that state the conclusion, so the report reads from its headings alone.

The sample is for Oakhaven Logistics, a fictional warehouse operator, where dispatch delays are costing around £117K a year. Replace the scope, interviews, findings, ratings and recommendations with your own engagement evidence, and rebuild the recommendation table with real costs and owners. Move detailed method notes to the appendix so the report stays short.