Our world is evolving at an unprecedented rate. Now more than ever, organisations need to innovate and adapt corporate functions and systems to better meet customer needs, maintain a competitive advantage and effectively respond to challenges impacting the operating environment.

An ongoing review and transformation of corporate functions and services can help your organisation:

• Improve operating performance and efficiency – establishing fit-for-purpose corporate operating models supported by streamlined business processes.
• Identify opportunities that support growth – designing and implementing corporate systems that facilitate innovation and continuous improvement.
• Adapt to changes in the operating environment – building flexible capabilities, enabling organisations to rapidly respond to emerging trends and business requirements.

How can we help?

Our team maintains extensive knowledge and expertise supporting public and private sector organisations to evaluate, design and implement sustainable corporate functions and services. We work collaboratively with clients across different stages of the transformation lifecycle from operating model design through to process mapping, service optimisation and performance measurement to unlock value and improve efficiency.

We specialise in the following services:

• Corporate strategy – We work closely with clients to shape the strategic direction of corporate functions and respond to emerging priorities and challenges impacting their operating environment.
• Transformation and reform – Our team had extensive experience supporting clients to evaluate, transform and implement enduring corporate functions, systems and processes.
• Business process optimisation – We conduct business process mapping and detailed analysis, generating insights which enable our clients to streamline and automate key functions.
• Performance measurement – We develop tailored performance measurement frameworks and support organisations to effectively monitor and evaluate business outcomes and program benefits.

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In an environment of increasing complexity, organisations must maximise opportunities to position themselves to be financially fit for the future and allocate resources effectively to deliver on strategic outcomes

Financial sustainability is not just about maintaining short-term viability but building a foundation for long-term success and positive impact. Current and emerging macro trends are upon us at a faster pace than ever before. Technological advancements such as the use of artificial intelligence and automation; and increasing consumer expectations related to corporate social responsibility and service delivery levels require organisations to invest in systems and capability. Understanding cost and resourcing requirements is the first step to developing sustainable funding strategies. With these two elements in hand, your organisation will be equipped to balance stability and growth which are crucial to maintain operations and position yourself for the future.

Effective financial sustainability strategies can support your organisation to achieve:

• Long-term financial stability and growth – aligning funding strategies to enable a robust understanding of financial health and inform executive decision-making to drive long term growth and resilience.
• Streamlined budgeting and enhanced financial governance – enabling efficient resource allocation through fit-for-purpose budget processes, funding options and governance.
• Risk mitigation – understanding financial risks and impacts associated with factors such as market fluctuations, macroeconomic trends and social changes to support proactive planning and resource allocation.

How can we help

We partner with businesses to navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence, providing comprehensive solutions that span from in-depth financial sustainability reviews to the development and implementation of tailored funding strategies, aiming to foster long-term growth, resilience and operational efficiency.

We specialise in the following services:

• Financial sustainability reviews – After conducting a thorough analysis of your organisation’s cost base and revenue, we identify strengths and opportunities for improvement to address risks and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Funding strategies and options – We explore diverse funding options, including charging, grants, loans, and partnerships, to diversify revenue streams and develop a tailored funding strategy that aligns with your goals.
• Budget management – Offering expertise in budget analysis, forecasting, and resource allocation, we can implement effective budgeting processes that optimise your financial resources.
• Financial policies and frameworks – With our in-depth knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements we can develop fit-for-purpose frameworks and policies that address risks, transparency, reporting, and financial governance.

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Understanding the financial composition of your business is vital to support effective decision making and maintain a competitive edge. In a world shaped by change and uncertainty, it is important that businesses have access to accurate and timely financial information to optimise performance, make informed investment decisions and respond to current and emerging challenges.

Robust cost estimation and financial analysis will support your organisation achieve:

• Enhanced financial transparency and control – understanding and evaluating how different cost drivers impact business performance, resourcing requirements and financial forecasts.
• Effective decision making – establishing greater visibility over activity, product and service costs to enable informed business and investment decisions.
• Optimised data collection and reporting – gathering the right financial information and data to generate insights and support accurate and timely reporting.

How we can help

From model design, development and implementation, through to reporting and visualisation, we work with you to develop fit-for-purpose methodologies, tools and solutions aligned to your requirements. Our dynamic models are simple to administer and produce meaningful insights to support strategic and operational decision making.

We specialise in the following services:

• Costing and pricing frameworks – We develop fit-for-purpose costing and pricing frameworks that are based on best practice methodologies Our frameworks incorporate comprehensive analysis of your operating environment including regulatory standards and compliance mandates.
• Financial model development – Applying our best practice methodologies, we design and develop tailored financial models that are directly aligned to your strategic objectives and business requirements. Our team maintains extensive knowledge and expertise in the development of financial models supporting different objectives and functions including:
  • Enterprise-wide cost allocation;
  • Activity Based Costing (ABC);
  • Pricing and service charging;
  • Budgeting and forecasting;
  • Scenario analysis; and
  • Volumetric modelling .
• Cost assurance – We thoroughly analyse the completeness and accuracy of financial models including inputs and underlying assumptions using a structured framework, providing assurance over financial outputs to support effective decision making.
• Benchmarking and comparative analysis – We benchmark organisational structures and performance across multiple dimensions and industry standard to identify opportunities and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Dashboarding and visualisation – We consolidate complex datasets and generate simple and meaningful insights, tailored to different stakeholders and audiences. Our team leverages contemporary platforms and tools to develop dynamic and automated reporting solutions.

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Implementing or optimising your financial system, specifically, TechnologyOne ERP, is one of the most significant Financial and ICT projects your organisation can undertake. Your ERP is critical: it is the heart of your financial operations and has flow-on implications to how effectively you can capture your data, undertake reporting, and make informed data driven decisions. By optimising how processes within your financial system work in alignment with your operations, you can reduce risks, cut costs and improve efficiencies, accuracies and the overall user experience.

The key benefits of effective implementation and continued maintenance of your ERP system include:

• Centralising data and processes – consolidation of financial data from various sources into a single system, reducing duplication of effort and administrative burden and minimising errors.
• Enhanced financial control and accountability – designing and applying built-in system controls to reduce fraud and compliance risks, as well as improving audit trails and traceability of data.
• Improved scalability and agility – integrating modern technological advancements to customise your financial system to organisational goals and needs, with the ability to scale/accommodate business growth aligned to a changing market landscape.

How we can help

From system implementation to end-user support, we provide technology services that reduce risks, cut costs, improve efficiencies, increase accuracy, and simplify the overall user experience.

We specialise in the following services:

• ERP implementation – From conducting a comprehensive analysis of your organisational needs and goals to designing a tailored ERP implementation plan, we can assist with some, or all stages of your financial system lifecycle, working closely with key stakeholders and users.
• ERP enhancement strategies – Working in partnership with your team and stakeholders, we will design, configure, and implement user centric solutions that are easy to maintain, tailored to your requirements, simple and intuitive for end-users.
• Ongoing support and maintenance – We provide system administration support tailored to your organisation’s needs and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Helpdesk support;
  • Minor configuration changes and enhancements;
  • XLOne and Crystal reports;
  • End of month/year rollovers; and
  • Power user and general user training.

• Continuous improvement frameworks – Because business requirements change, we implement a continuous improvement framework to gather feedback from system users and incorporate relevant technological advancements, to refine your ERP system.
• Data security and compliance measures – To safeguard sensitive financial data, we can implement robust security measures that ensure ongoing compliance with industry regulations and standards and continually enhance data security.

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In today’s fast-paced environment, businesses must manage and report on performance to enable informed and proactive decision-making.

Robust and efficient financial management supports an organisation’s ability to access timely and reliable financial information. Failure to continuously evolve financial management practices can result in processes that are no longer fit-for-purpose including manual tasks and information silos and gaps, hindering effective decision-making and compromising organisational growth and compliance.

Effective financial management promotes financial assurance, eliminates redundant procedures, and improves risk management through:

• Strengthened compliance and assurance – enhancing regulatory compliance with financial standards and internal reporting reliability fostering stakeholder trust.
• Optimised business processes – realising improved operational efficiency and transparency through reliable and streamlined business processes.
• Informed decision-making – empowering data-driven prioritisation through precise and timely financial information, enabling effective strategic decision-making.

How we can help

We effectively deliver financial management excellence, including the development of comprehensive solutions that focus on bolstering compliance, internal reporting reliability and financial insights, working alongside your teams to uplift financial capability and transfer knowledge so that they are equipped to take ownership and drive implementation.

We specialise in the following services:

• Management accounting and business partnering – We design insightful management reporting that is fit-for-purpose for your organisation through comprehensive analysis of financial information, ensuring that your executive team has the right information to make informed decisions. We support entity performance, through better practice budgeting and forecasting, business case development, balance sheet management, and strategic and operational asset management.
• Financial Reporting – Our tailored services provide quality assurance over asset management, valuations, impairment (of non-financial assets and intangible assets), lease accounting (including Right of Use Asset Impairment Assessments), technical accounting advice, and financial statement preparation. We also provide advisory services including tender pricing evaluations, ad hoc financial, contract management, and procurement advice to help enable value for money and robust outcomes for government spending and resource allocation.
• Capital budget management – We partner with you to understand your capital investment needs and align them with your strategic priorities. We develop tailored capital investment profiles and strategic management plans. Our approach includes creating robust governance frameworks, facilitating the capital allocation process to ensure resources are allocated to high priority initiatives, and forward planning for key asset acquisitions and upgrades.
• Finance operations review – We work with you to evaluate your end-to-end financial processes and procedures including for financial reporting, compliance, risk management, grants management and transaction processing. This allows us to identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimise controls, align with fit-for-purpose better practice approaches and strengthen financial integrity and operations.
• Financial policy development and training – We are committed to working with your team to facilitate capability uplift based on industry best practice and trends including:
  • Developing better practice financial policies, user guidelines and simple tools across finance functions.
  • Partnering with your team to providing iterative and consistent upskilling throughout all projects delivered.
  • Delivering targeted training sessions to boost your organisation’s finance capabilities and literacy across the business.

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Supply chain and procurement is a critical function for many organisations. Over recent years supply chains have experienced significant disruptions, a changing technology landscape, and changing customer behaviours and expectations. In addition, uncertainty across the global economy has placed increasing pressure on organisations to effectively manage costs and maximise value across all stages of the Procure to Pay (P2P) system. This has made it an imperative for organisations to review and structure their supply chain and procurement function to ensure it is fit-for-purpose and optimised.

Optimising and effectively managing your organisation’s supply chain and procurement function is essential to achieve:

• Customer Value Proposition (CVP) – allowing your organisation to meet customer expectations and improve sales revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Cost effectiveness and efficiency – streamline operations and your supply chain and procurement structure to be efficient, while still achieving the required performance.
• Resiliency – designing your organisation’s supply chain and procurement function to be resistant to disruptions, reducing your exposure to risks and ultimately improving your organisation’s resiliency.

How we can help

From procurement strategy development to supply chain resilience, our expertise ensures your operations are cost-effective, adaptive, and positioned for sustained success in a dynamic business environment.

We specialise in the following services:

• Procurement strategy and operating model – In collaboration with your team, we develop tailored procurement strategies and streamlined operating models for optimal efficiency across all stages of the Procure to Pay (P2P) system.

• Procurement and contract administration – We provide contract and vendor management services across the contract lifecycle to ensure secure, cost-effective and efficient acquisitions while maintaining transparency, compliance, and effective management of contractual relationships.

• Value for Money (VFM) assessments – We conduct an in-depth cost-benefit analysis for procurement initiatives and implementation of risk mitigation strategies that consider the broader value, risks, and strategic alignment of organisational objectives.

• Supply chain strategy and operating model – Our customised operating models are adaptable to market dynamics and incorporate end-to-end supply chain optimisation, streamlining processes across supply chain strategy, and planning and execution.

• Strategic sourcing – Leveraging market intelligence, we identify cost-effective suppliers, negotiate favourable terms, and enhance overall procurement efficiency, whilst building and managing strong supplier relationships.

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