Chief financial officers (CFOs) are companions of digital transformation. Internal and external influences make transformation necessary not only in finances but also in other associated areas and processes within the business.

What it important here is not only the existing CFO portfolio strategy – it also takes an efficient organisational structure, pronounced digital leadership qualities and a digital mindset. Further conditions include the choice of suitable technology, drafting efficient processes and the implementation of innovative management reporting.

We offer comprehensive assistance for all these topics because digitally transforming commercial processes is our passion.

Our services

We understand our clients and our job. We find the right solution for every challenge you face.

Strategy consulting

We’ll help you develop your digital strategy to set up your commercial operations for long-term success.

What you will get from us:

  • An individualised status quo analysis as well as relevant market analysis (competitor analysis, SWOT analysis)
  • Your personal vision/mission statement and guiding principles
  • Jointly developed strategic goals which you will follow in your transformation
  • Jointly defined strategic projects (digital roadmap) for your digital transformation
Consulting on business structures

We’ll help you adapt your processes, systems and resources so that you can implement your strategy successfully.

What you will get from us:

  • An organisational structure based on your strategy
  • A white spot analysis of your IT system environment and the system and interface adaptations required, e.g., an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
  • Help with standardisation and process optimisation, such as automating processes by means of robotic process automation (RPA)
  • An individualised milestone-driven implementation plan (digital roadmap)
  • Introduction of state-of-the-art reporting solutions, such as digital reporting with MS Power BI
  • A suitable change plan to develop the necessary working environment (operational excellence) and company culture (e.g., a digital mindset)
  • As well as personal assistance for further developing the strategy/roadmap
Consulting on selection and introduction of technology

We’ll advise you on complex technology and the growing demands of business.

What you will get from us:

  • Independent advice on selection based on your personal requirements in the fields of enterprise resource planning (ERP), document management systems, reporting and robotic process automation (RPA)
  • Assessment of how complete and accurate the offers of providers are, and whether they meet your needs
  • Traditional and/or agile approaches or project-specific combined solutions for project management
  • Project management office (PMO) made available
    Process automation
    Optimise your processes by centralising, harmonising and automating them.
    What you will get from us:
  • Independent advice on the selection of robotic process automation (RPA)
  • Record of the potential for digitalising your business
  • Programming of RPA solutions
  • Assistance in setting up a centre of excellence
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Complex ERP projects are our bread and butter. With our many years’ experience in selecting and implementing ERP solutions, we can assist you with complex processes at every stage. We will ensure that your requirements are fulfilled.

Document management system (DMS)

Let’s implement a document management system together to administrate your documents systematically. This serves as an auditable archiving tool for your documents and offers you the foundations for a paperless office.

Management reporting

Managing requires knowledge, so let’s automate reporting together. In this way, you will be kept informed about all your individually relevant KPIs based on your data. We will advise you competently on your choice of technology and how to implement it.

Success Stories

Assistance in digitalisation with an SAP connection

Assistance in digitalisation with an SAP connection

THE JOB
Our commission was to advise a listed company in the housing sector.
OUR TASK
There were a large number of rental apartments, with many at the lower end of the market. The business’s constant growth had had a significant effect on its internal processes, its complexity and the variety of things to be considered. Staff workloads had increased enormously.
SOLUTIONS
Our procedure was to establish a centre of excellence for robotic solutions. The posting robot was the central digitalisation solution. It provided assistance with clearing incoming payments and with accounts receivable management. The robot took on processes in the company’s system to relieve the accounts receivable managers, so they were able to focus on their main business.
RESULT
We provided the company with comprehensive support. The result of our cooperation is that receivables management, accounting and other processes were aligned for growth, while at the same time staff were relieved of repetitive tasks.

Introducing a modern reporting system

Introducing a modern reporting system

THE JOB
Our commission was to advise a leading manufacturer of punching tools.
OUR TASK
We assisted the company in introducing a reporting system and change management with comprehensive IT project management.
SOLUTIONS
The solution was to initially define and document KPIs for the company’s core areas. Having a common understanding is critical for completing a project successfully. We also took on comprehensive project management by coordinating tasks and coordinating with the service provider.
THE RESULT
The reporting system was successfully introduced and implemented according to the previously outlined requirements. The company now has a clearer picture of its day-to-day business and is able to adapt changes dynamically.

Development of IT and digital strategy

Development of IT and digital strategy

THE JOB
The job was to advise a listed company in the materials manufacturing and refining industry.
OUR TASK
The company was successful and had historically been growing fast. It was therefore necessary to create a roadmap for an IT and digital strategy in order to be able to implement a digital transformation (primarily of the CFO’s department).
SOLUTIONS
We conducted workshops to define the requirements and record the current situation. Out of this, a roadmap was developed to draft strategies, taking account of current processes, staff, responsibilities and external requirements.
THE RESULT
The result was a long-term strategy and a structured plan of measures for the company. Based on this, we assist the CFO’s department with implementation, e.g., by redesigning reporting and by automating processes by means of robotic process automation.

Your advisory team

Dr. Dominique Hoffmann
Dr. Dominique Hoffmann
Partner
Düsseldorf
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Maik Brinkhaus
Maik Brinkhaus
Senior Manager
Düsseldorf
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