Background - Improvements to budgeting and forecasting have been in the spotlight for almost a decade. At the same time, many organizations wait until just before budget kick-off to move forward with a new approach. This can make the job of implementation tougher, yet Strafford has risen to many challenges.
Aspects of Budgeting & Forecasting Projects that Drive Complexity -
Complexity in Financial Modeling
Lack of Internal Resources for the Project
Late Discovery of Required Integration - still happens:-(
No Support Available from IT
Required Changes to Process not Yet Determined
Time Pressue on the Implementation
Workflow is too Complex
Results - We routinely encounter tough project deadlines. We have missed one budgeting "Go Live" in our corporate history - ask us about the issues with that project...
Relevant Engagements - These are just a few examples of the many projects which we have completed in this area:
Convention & Conference Operator
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Ink Jet Printhead Manufacturer
Gas Only Utility
Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer
Software Firm
Student Transportation Operator
Other Project Examples...
Technology -
Business Objects (SAP)
Hyperion Essbase
Hyperion Planning
Hyperion Strategic Finance
IBM Cognos
Infor PM
OutlookSoft (SAP BPC)