#CaseStudy

OPEX

Departmental and project cost reporting and planning in a large biotechnology company

Project duration: 2 months

Fincorex EPM
100+

departments in the organization

200+

departmental cost items

200+

users involved in the
budgeting and forecasting process

250+

average number of tasks per project
(over 20 large projects annually)

Proposed solution

The solution was based on the Fincorex® application, which enabled detailed planning of over 200 cost items per department, alongside task-based project cost planning. Flexible forms allowed adjustment of the level of detail for data entry, while automated calculation rules ensured data consistency and accuracy across the organization.

Actual performance data were integrated with source systems, allowing retrieval of details down to the invoice level, including mapping. Users can create forecasts and budgets using standardized templates, and with the multi-version plan functionality, they can compare different versions across various structures and time horizons. Cost allocation mechanisms, indicator-based planning, and multi-currency reporting ensured both consistency and speed throughout the process.

Additionally, the implementation of groups with cross-access to multiple system dimensions allowed a single user to plan costs that were common across the organization (e.g., vehicle fleet) as well as all costs for their own department—without the need to create multiple access accounts. This significantly simplified access management and increased user efficiency.

Implementation results

Centralized cost reporting platform

Fincorex® consolidated project and departmental costs into a single application, providing fast access to data and reducing the need for manual work. The system also allows analysis from summary reports down to individual invoice line items, supporting thorough control and audit.

Fast performance reporting and cost allocation

The system automatically calculates and allocates costs, enabling near-instant performance reporting after the books are closed. Integration with external systems eliminates time-consuming manual consolidation and reduces errors.

Flexible planning and forecasting

Planning staff can create budgets and forecasts using standardized templates, leverage automatic calculations based on key indicators, and manage multiple versions of their plans. This facilitates scenario comparisons and ensures data consistency.

Multi-currency and scenario reporting

The system supports reporting in multiple currencies, units, and scenarios, ensuring data consistency and accurate control of variances against plans and forecasts.

Easy access and role management

By using groups with cross-access, a single user can plan costs for multiple departments and projects without the need for multiple access accounts.
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A report comparing actual performance against budget and forecast across different structures and time perspectives.

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