As a major ICT service provider, Ordina needs up-to-date information to enable timely adjustments to its business operations. In order to meet this need, Ordina’s finance department must produce a monthly budget and forecast. Access to timely and reliable financial insights is essential for supporting strategic decision‑making and maintaining operational agility.
In the old situation, Ordina made a quarterly forecast, which resulted in frequent requests from the organisation for updates. The interim delivery of standard reports required significant time and placed considerable pressure on the financial department. The added value of these standard reports was also not always clear. It was therefore necessary to organise this process differently to meet the needs of the organisation. A more streamlined, accurate, and scalable forecasting process became essential for supporting business‑wide information requirements.
Ordina already worked with SAP Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) for the consolidation process. By also setting up SAP BPC for budgeting and forecasting, a better grip on these processes was gained. Integrating all key financial processes into a single platform improved data consistency, transparency, and process standardisation. Making data analyses now not only provides insights but also gives direction to the decision-making process. The entire financial process becomes structured and no longer ad hoc. With this implementation, Ordina has switched from a quarterly forecast to a monthly forecast within SAP BPC. This was an important starting point for the realisation of a structured and simplified process. In addition, the organisation now works with ‘one version of the truth’, as all relevant data is centralised within a unified platform.
Cpmview combines in-depth financial knowledge with IT knowledge
In the selection procedure for the partner, for the implementation of budgeting and forecasting in BPC, cpmview’s expertise was decisive. The in-depth financial and IT knowledge of the cpmview consultants resulted in significant time savings throughout the process. Ordina values cpmview’s phased approach to the project. The process began with a thorough analysis that led to a blueprint, and only then did the development of the budgeting and forecasting solution start. This structured approach ensured clear expectations, thorough preparation and a smooth implementation trajectory. In this way, team members of both parties can also get used to each other.
Dealing with challenges
Time is a challenge in every implementation, yet it is important to tackle each step of the project thoroughly to prevent overlooked issues from emerging immediately after go-live. This requires an investment from both parties. Ordina found the collaboration with cpmview to be pleasant and constructive. The knowledge of finance, IT and business plays a major role. Cpmview addresses challenges promptly and effectively, ensuring that adjustments can always be made quickly and decisively.
