Innovative Budgeting Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency and Precision
Redefining Financial Planning Through Digital Transformation
Client
A leading European education service provider aiming to modernize its financial planning processes and embrace sustainable practices.
Objective
To create a cloud-based platform that simplifies budgeting, reduces operational costs, and improves decision-making. The solution was designed to be adaptable and aligned with the client’s sustainability initiatives.
Redefining Financial Planning Through Digital Transformation
Innovative Budgeting Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency and Precision
Client
A leading European education service provider aiming to modernize its financial planning processes and embrace sustainable practices.
Objective
To create a cloud-based platform that simplifies budgeting, reduces operational costs, and improves decision-making. The solution was designed to be adaptable and aligned with the client’s sustainability initiatives.
Key Challenges
Complex Organizational Structure
Seven business units, each with six distinct budget types, created diverse and inconsistent rules, complicating the budgeting process.
Decentralized Budgeting
Independent departments created silos, leading to fragmented data and hindering collaboration across the organization.
Data Management Overload
Managing over 200 Excel sheets with more than 200,000 data entries became overwhelming, resulting in inefficiencies and a high risk of errors.
Integration Dependencies
Relying on multiple systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot) for data flow caused delays and inaccuracies in data synchronization.
Time Constraints
A tight 3-month deadline for completing budgeting and forecasting placed significant pressure on teams and limited time for strategic analysis.
Coordination Complexity
More than 20 entities needed to provide input, which made approvals and data consolidation challenging and time-consuming.
Lack of Automation
Manual tracking and reporting introduced inefficiencies and increased error rates, slowing down the overall process and hindering productivity.
Our Approach
At MDS, we focus on creating tailored solutions that address key challenges while ensuring long-term efficiency and adaptability.
01. Comprehensive Discovery
Collaborated with over 10 stakeholders to map complex budgeting workflows, ensuring a thorough understanding of organizational needs.
03. User-Centric System Design
Built an intuitive platform for non-technical staff, enabling a smooth transition from manual processes to automated digital workflows.
02. Agile Solution Development
Utilized an iterative approach to refine the system, incorporating real-time feedback to align with user expectations.
04. Sustainability & Scalability
Delivered a scalable solution aligned with sustainability goals, ensuring readiness for future growth and evolving needs.
Key Features
Cloud-Based Financial Management
Deployed a scalable and secure cloud platform designed to handle complex financial data, ensuring accessibility and reliability for diverse organizational needs.
Automated Budgeting Workflows
Eliminated manual tasks by integrating automated calculations, reporting, and data consolidation, significantly reducing errors and improving efficiency.
Dynamic Real-Time Dashboards
Enabled stakeholders to monitor financial performance with interactive dashboards, offering actionable insights for faster and more informed decision-making.
Intuitive User Interface
Designed an easy-to-navigate platform with features tailored for non-technical users, including step-by-step guidance and integrated help tools.
Sustainable & Scalable Solution
Built a future-ready system aligned with green initiatives and adaptable to evolving organizational requirements, ensuring long-term viability.
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D3.js
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Highcharts
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Results & Impact
Drastically Reduced Process Cycle Time
The budgeting cycle time was shortened from three months to just 10 days, accelerating financial planning and decision-making significantly.
Increased Productivity
Automated workflows and improved collaboration tools boosted team productivity, enabling staff to focus on strategic tasks rather than manual processes.
Enhanced Accuracy and Precision
The system minimized errors in budgeting and forecasting, delivering a higher level of precision and reliability in financial planning.
Significant Cost Savings
Streamlined operations and reduced manual interventions led to notable cost reductions, enhancing the organization’s financial health.
Empowered Decision-Making
Real-time dashboards provided actionable insights, allowing leadership to make quicker and more informed decisions with confidence.
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