Consulting is at the heart of our business. All members of our consulting team are well qualified and trained. Collectively they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and professionalism to help clients achieve their business performance management objectives.

Our consulting approach is one of partnership with clients. 

We proactively engage with our clients to develop a thorough understanding of their business, processes and requirements, then work with the client team throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This collaborative approach not only results in our clients benefiting from a skills and knowledge transfer but also gives our consultants access to client knowledge and insights into their business which leads to the best possible solution.

We bring expert level skills to the deployment of Business Performance Management and Business Intelligence solutions.

The following are areas in which are able to offer expertise:

• Profitability Analysis
• Financial Management, Statutory and Regulatory Reporting
• Cash Flow Analysis and Forecasting
• Planning Budgeting and Forecasting
• IFRS Reporting
• Fast Close

Our product focus is in the following products:

• Fusion 11 and System 9 
• Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Enterprise
• Hyperion Essbase and Planning
• Ancillary products including: 
  • Financial Reporting
  • SmartView
  • Hyperion Retrieve
  • Financial Data Quality Management

• Tagetik 3.0

• CXO Cockpit

Consulting Services include the following:
 

Requirements analysis and software selection

Our expertise can be used to assist in determining business and technical requirements. This can be achieved through a combination of interviews, workshops and analysis, resulting in appropriate documentation and communication with stakeholders.

With our practical experience, software knowledge and analytical skills, we are able to work closely with clients in the software selection process to achieve the most cost effective and appropriate choice.

Through our vendor alliances and contacts, knowledge and understanding of their products we can help clients get the most out of their technology investments.
 

Application development and implementation

Whilst each implementation is different, our implementation services cover the following main areas:

• Analysis and design
• Project planning
• Development and customisation
• Testing
• Implementation and data migration
• Training
• Application support
• Controls and security
• Application and process documentation

A post implementation review is undertaken as an essential and integral part of the project life cycle.
Throughout the development and implementation process, proper standards of project management and communication with stakeholders are maintained.
 

Programme and Project management

Our full service offering can be designed to include programme or project management. Our consultants include Prince II qualified practitioners who are able to bring professional standards to the development and implementation process.

All are well qualified and experienced in the successful delivery of projects with significant experience and skills acquired over many years and across a diverse industry and client base. Their wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure timely and cost effective delivery to meet client requirements.
 

Other Services

We offer additional services which include the following:

• Problem solving
• Application review, health check and recommendations
• Software upgrade
• Process, procedures and controls review
• Application re-design
• Application management
• Output design and complex spreadsheet modelling
• Utilities
• Data migration