Business Challenges
- Manually Intensive Process – Heavy reliance on manual processes and Excel to perform consolidations and other close activities, such as foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and cash flow
- Lengthy Monthly Close – Lack of data integration and reporting tools extended the monthly close process
Solution
- Enhanced Data and Reporting Capabilities – Supported generation of balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, product P&L and expense analytics
- Streamlined Close Process using Oracle FCCS – Decreased dependency on end-users to complete manual process steps
- Integrated System – Built system integration to help support accurate and repeatable financial processes
- Increased Visibility – Created process to enable cash flow by entity in local currency on a monthly basis
Impact
- In-Depth Reporting – Granularity of monthly detail now available, providing the business more valuable insights
- Shorter Close Cycle – Faster and more detailed month end reporting process
- Established a Foundation for Future Growth – Provided the ability to accurately and consistently report and analyze financials with a scalable architecture and solution