Finance & Controlling Reporting
Month-end close and cost-center reports without an Excel marathon at the start of the month.
We automate standard reports from SAP FI/CO or DATEV and build a reporting system that consistently covers cost centers, contribution margins and cash. Controlling gains time for analysis instead of data preparation.
- A faster and more robust month-end close.
- Fewer errors from manual Excel links.
- Better cost-center transparency for department heads.
faster month-end close
manual Excel work
gaps between accounting and reporting
more analysis time in controlling
Calculated from person-days saved during month-end close versus project cost.
- 01
Report inventory
We review existing Excel reports and identify redundancies and error sources.
- 02
Clarify account logic
Cost-center and account structures from SAP FI/CO or DATEV are aligned.
- 03
Build automation
Standard reports are automated and equipped with validation rules.
- 04
Parallel run
One month runs in parallel with the old Excel process for validation.
- 05
Excel retirement
Manual reports are finally retired and documented.
Steps
Data sources
Stakeholders
From first data access to production – every step delivers a tangible interim result.
General ledger
Posting data from SAP FI/CO or DATEV as the basis for all reports.
Cost centers
Cost-center structure and allocation logic from controlling.
Contribution margin data
Product and customer contribution margins from the ERP.
Cash data
Bank balances and open items for cash planning.
Budget data
Budget figures from the latest planning round as a benchmark.
Capex data
Ongoing and planned capex projects from the asset module.
Controlling
Gets reliable reports without late-night Excel sessions.
Executive management
Gets the month-end close earlier and more reliably.
Plant management
Sees their own cost center transparently over time.
IT
Maintains one documented interface instead of scattered Excel macros.
A faster and more robust month-end close.
Fewer errors from manual Excel links.
Better cost-center transparency for department heads.
More time for commentary instead of data gathering.
Consistent figures for auditors and banks.
With a solid data foundation this use case gets faster, cheaper and far more stable.
One data model prevents diverging cost-center logic per report.
Versioned data snapshots make closes traceable.
Automated validation rules catch posting errors early.
Central storage replaces email chains with Excel files.
Management cockpit
Feeds validated finance figures directly into the management cockpit.
Planning & forecast
Actuals are available to the forecast immediately after close.
Data platform
Uses the same data base as other reporting applications in the company.
Management Cockpits
Revenue, margin and cash at a glance – updated daily instead of once a month.
Sales & CRM Analytics
Make pipeline, forecast and customer potential visible instead of guessing in the CRM.
Production & OEE Reporting
Availability, quality and performance as a metric instead of gut feeling.