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 Practice Areas - The other areas we practice include:

     Process and Technology Evaluation

     Improvements to Consolidation and Financial Reporting

     Reporting & Analytics Work