Digital Finance

From fast close to predictive planning—with governance and automation. EPM, FP&A, reporting, and consolidation.

Results

Measurable outcomes

-40%
Close time
accelerated month-end
+25pts
Forecast accuracy
driver-based planning
-60%
Manual tasks
process automation
100%
Single source of truth
unified data
Challenges

Finance fails when it remains manual and disconnected from the business

01

Month-end takes forever

Manual processes, endless reconciliations, Excel dependency, and repeated data entry.

02

Numbers nobody trusts

Definitions vary by stakeholder, poor data quality, and no single source of truth.

03

Reactive decision-making

Brittle forecasts, no scenario planning, and decisions made too late with outdated data.

04

Fragmented tools

Underutilized EPM, BI disconnected from close processes, manual consolidation, and ad-hoc reporting.

Scope

Full coverage of finance transformation

Close calendar
Reconciliations
Automated controls
Validation workflow
Budget
Forecast
Scenarios
Driver-based planning
Rolling forecast
Consolidation
Statutory reporting
Management reporting
Self-service BI
Analytical framework
Data quality
Lineage
Single source of truth
Approach

Five phases to digital finance

01
Diagnose
Establish baseline

Map the current close process, identify bottlenecks (process, data, tools), and measure effort and risk. Surface quick wins.

Deliverables
  • Close process map
  • Effort/risk matrix
  • Quick wins roadmap
02
Standardize
Build solid foundations

Define unified finance KPIs, establish clear ownership, document business rules, and implement automated controls.

Deliverables
  • KPI dictionary
  • Finance RACI
  • Controls framework
03
Automate
Industrialize processes

Automate workflows, integrate ERP/EPM/BI systems, enable automatic reconciliations, and deploy real-time alerts and controls.

Deliverables
  • Automated close workflows
  • System integrations
  • Control dashboards
04
Steer
Build decision cockpit

Create a finance KPI dashboard, implement driver-based forecasting, enable what-if scenarios, and automate self-service reporting.

Deliverables
  • CFO dashboard
  • Driver-based forecast model
  • Scenario planning tool
05
Improve
Drive continuous excellence

Iterate based on metrics, continuously improve processes, and build team capability through adoption and training.

Deliverables
  • Close performance metrics
  • Process runbooks
  • Adoption program
Tools

Platforms & solutions

SAP Analytics Cloud

Integrated EPM and planning with scenario modeling and collaboration

Anaplan

Connected planning platform for finance, supply chain, and workforce

Power BI / Tableau

Self-service business intelligence and data visualization

Alteryx / Dataiku

Data preparation, transformation, and workflow automation

Services

Engagement models

CFO as a Service

Part-time finance transformation leadership, executive reporting, and strategic decision support.

Fast Close Program

Accelerate month-end close timelines through process redesign and automation.

EPM & FP&A

Implement or optimize budgeting, forecasting, and driver-based scenario planning.

Finance Assessment

Rapid diagnostic of finance processes, bottleneck identification, and improvement roadmap.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you replace our ERP or EPM system?

Not necessarily. We start by optimizing processes, data quality, and governance. New tools come later if needed. Often, existing systems are simply underutilized.

Where should we start with fast close?

With a baseline assessment: where time is lost, where errors occur, and which reconciliations are manual. Then we tackle high-ROI quick wins before larger transformations.

How do you make forecasts more reliable?

By linking clear business drivers to assumptions, establishing scenario governance, and building systematic review loops. Forecasting is strategic planning, not just an accounting exercise.

How are you different from an EPM integrator?

We start with process and business value, not the tool. We define governance, KPIs, and adoption before configuring anything. The tool serves the strategy, not the other way around.

Need to accelerate your close or improve forecast accuracy?

We start with a rapid assessment and propose a pragmatic, phased program with clear success metrics.