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How to Improve Closing, Consolidating and Financial Reporting Processes

Tom Willman

Global Practice Leader, Finance Advisory


The Hackett Group Pat Calitri Director, Financial Close Management, Presales IBM
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Journey to World-Class


How to Improve Closing, Consolidations and Financial Reporting Processes

Presented by: Tom Willman Global Practice Leader, Finance Advisory The Hackett Group

Agenda
Who is Hackett and What Do We Do? Select Metrics for World-Class Finance Organizations

Challenges and Leading Practices in Closing, Consolidations and Reporting

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The Hackett Group difference: intellectual capital and implementation expertise that accelerates the time to sustainable benefit realization
We are the global leader in operations improvement strategies, implementation know-how, and SG&A agility We address both efficiency and effectiveness improvements to enable strategic business objectives Our insights are fact based, from over 5,000 benchmark studies and consulting engagements Our Best Practices Intelligence Center is a significant differentiator and enabler. It contains:
20,000+ performance metrics updated annually
1,700+ best practices across 95 business processes 1,000+ best practice-based process maps, requirements and configuration guides 1,000+ case studies, implementation examples and research

Hackett Value Grid

We deliver results through a global team of senior practitioners using a consistent methodology and best practice-based toolset

Hackett defines and enables sustainable world-class performance


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We know how the best do it, where they do it, and the benefit of doing it.

97%
of the Dow Jones Industrials Page 5

80%

88%

80%
of the DAX 30

49%
of the FTSE 100

35%
of the CAC 40

of the of the Dow Jones Fortune 100 and Financial Global Titans How to Improve the Closing, Consolidations Reporting Processes

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The Hackett Group What do we do?

Hackett analyzes both efficiency and effectiveness performance drivers to identify WorldClass performers and assists our clients in achieving their improvement objectives
EFFECTIVENESS
VALUE

Hackett Value Grid

Agility / Scalability Alignment with business Supplier leverage Economic return Quality Access to information Working Capital Cost Cycle time Productivity Staffing

Strategic Business Enablement Effectiveness

SERVICE

Operating Excellence

EFFICIENCY

Efficiency

COST

Complexity Reduction

Technology leverage

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Agenda
Who is Hackett and What Do We Do? Select Metrics for World-Class Finance Organizations

Challenges and Leading Practices in Closing, Consolidations and Reporting

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World-class finance organizations have shown superior ability to respond to risk and volatility
World-Class to Peer Gap
1.90%

1.70%
1.50% 1.50%

31%
1.40%
1.20% 0.90%

51%

1.28% 1.10%

1.00%

1.26% 1.22% 1.24% 1.17% 1.13% 1.16% 1.22% 1.10% 1.08%

0.72% 0.74% 0.73% 0.67% 0.61% 0.59% 0.60% 0.61% 0.63%

1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Response to Sarbanes-Oxley act

Financial crisis & recession

Source: Hackett Finance Function Benchmark, 2011

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Efficiency: World-class organizations operate with fewer FTEs and lower cost within their Account-to-Report process(es)
FTEs per Billion of Revenue Process Cost as a Percent of Revenue
0.176%

0.096%

Peer Group

World Class

Source: Hackett Finance Benchmark

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Effectiveness: 28% of World-class companies close their books in fewer than 4 days
Closing Cycle Times World Class Companies
39%
28% 17%

<3 Days

<4 Days

<5 Days

Source: Hackett Finance Benchmark

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Agenda
Who is Hackett and What Do We Do? Select Metrics for World-Class Finance Organizations

Challenges and Leading Practices in Closing, Consolidations and Reporting

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Todays Challenges
One Source Of the Truth
Data Quality & Consistency

Regulatory Requirements
(e.g., XBRL, IFRS)

People & Governance


Finances role & responsibilities / compliance

Efficiency & Effectiveness


Timeliness, Transparency

The role of finance is changing and executives are faced with increased need for fast and reliable information while meeting new regulatory requirements.
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Hackett Perspective Leading Practices


Holistic Approach
In our experience, to overcome the challenges in the financial close process, a holistic approach is required to address key impacts on process, people / governance and data.

Process
Option 2: Foundational HFM HFM 9.3 & Hyperion Planning 4.2
Users External Reporting Corporate Consolidations Area Accounting Company Accounting

People / Governance
Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure
Users Corporate Consolidations Area Accounting Company Accounting Users Senior Mgmt Area Accounting Corporate Consolidations

Data
Corporate CorporateScorecard Scorecard
Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Technology
PROPOSED SARA PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Login via workspace

Users External Reporting Corporate Consolidations Area Accounting Company Accounting Treasury

Users Corporate Consolidations Area Accounting Company Accounting External Reporting

CIO and Vice President

SVP and Corporate Controller

Hyperion Reports

Workspace

Smart View

Hyperion Reports

Hyperion Analyzer

Login via Excel on Share

Login via Web Reports

Login via Web Analyzer

External Reporting Area Financials Company Financials

Ad Hoc Analysis Cash Flow Report Schedules (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, M, & ENR)

MD&A Schedules M & S Ad Hoc Analysis

Mgmt Report Exhibits Other Internal Reports

Ad Hoc Analysis Dashboards

Manager ITSS
EMERsion Support

Manager FSLC

Accounting/POR
Business Requirements Policy and Procedure Data Validation User Acceptance COA Mappings

Group GroupScorecard Scorecard


Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

hyperionplanning.na.saralee.com

CITRIX NASLCICTX001

CITRIX NASLCICTX005

hyperionfinmgmt.na.saralee.com

Planning User

Reports User

HFM User

PeopleSoft HR Data Manual Inputs Topside Adjustments FI entries (those not automated) Allocation Entry HFM ver 9.3 Entity / Exhibit / HL Project Actual Current/2 Yrs Prior Forecast Current/Prior Plan - Current / Prior Local Currency & USD

?
Forecast Plan

Topside Adjustments Eliminations

Planning ver 4.2 Project/Dept/Prospects Actual Current/2 Yrs Prior Forecast Current/Prior Plan - Current / Prior Local Currency & USD

Technical Support
Son of OMS

Functional On-shore 2 Resources

Functional Off-shore 3 Resources

Other Finance Systems Support

F5
hyperionreports.na.saralee.com

Excel Sales Model

HFM Enhancements
Cash Flow Detail - Cash Flow Statement Dimension Project Level & Product Line Dimension Process Management Additional Intercompany Processing / Reporting Validation Balanced Report Drill Back to Raw File Report reconciliation Excel Backlog Model

Forecast Data

GPS

1 On-shore FTE 1 Off-shore FTE

NASLCIHFM005 HFM Web\App Consolidation Server Hyperion-Finmgmt.na.saralee.com Windows 2003 Server NASLCIPHFM001 HFM 3.5.1.2 - DE HFM Web server1 Windows 2003 Server NASLCIPHFM002 HFM 3.5.1.2 - DE HFM Web server2

FUTURE Logical Apps (1 FTE) Aceva (1 FTE)


Actual Entity Trial Balance Local Currency FX Rates

FDM (Transparent Data Load)

Actual Department Project Trial Balance Local Currency FX Rates

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Operation/Division Operation/Division Scorecard Scorecard


Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Operation/Division Operation/Division Scorecard Scorecard


Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Actual Entity Department Project Trial Balance Local Currency FX Rates

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Performan Performan ce ce Measure Measure

Windows 2000 Server NASLCIPLN001 WebSphere 5.0.1 Planning 3.3.2

Windows 2000 Server NASLCIPRPT001 WebSphere 5.0.1 Reports 7.0.0.1

Windows 2000 Server NASLCIPRPT002 WebSphere 5.0.1 Reports 7.0.0.1 Cluster HFMPRODWEB

NASLCIHFM006 HFM web\App Maintenance server

Note: Schedules I, J, L, T, & Z will be created manually Review Security Options

JDE FX Rates

Liaison with IS Application Chg Mgmt Performance Monitoring

Application (Rules, Metadata) Data Integration Reporting User Security Training Application Enhancement Support future Hyperion Applications

Application (Rules, Metadata) Data Integration Reporting User Security Help Desk Coordination

NASLCIPHFM003 HFM App server1

NASLCIPHFM004 HFM App server2

Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Plant PlantScorecard Scorecard


Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Plant PlantScorecard Scorecard


Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Plant PlantScorecard Scorecard


Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

Plant PlantScorecard Scorecard


Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure Performa Performa nce nce Measure Measure

All Planning, Reports, and HFM servers connect to HYPERION-SQL for Repository and/or Metadata.
Windows 2000 Server NASLCIPOLP001 Essbase 6.5.4.2 - US Foods Windows 2000 Server NASLCIPOLP004 Essbase 6.5.4.2 - Bakery Windows 2003 Server NASLCIPOLP005 HTM

Hyperion-SQL Server cluster is up in Mason NASLCCISQL01 NASLCCISQL02

Process Flows

Support Model with clearly defined Roles & Responsibilities

Cascading Metrics with Common Definitions

Technical Architecture

A holistic view provides a vision that integrates process improvement opportunities, supporting organizational changes and standard data definitions in addition to recommendations and an implementation path for the enabling technologies.
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World Class - Integrated Close


World Class companies are distinguished with four characteristics that set them apart from their peers

Demand

1. Effective delivery model & business partnering 2. Fast integrated processes

World Class companies make better use of fewer, more highly skilled people by optimizing their service delivery model
Controllers are business partners with prior business experience, at least 2/3 of their time is spent on value adding activities (optimizes demand) EPM Process cost is lower by 32% 60% leverage Shared Services for report production

World Class companies close quickly and analyze more


5 days to close the books , 1 to 3 days to produce Statutory and Management reports Allocations are based on predefined estimates and / or budgets, then reconciled periodically Process levers are pulled materiality policy, soft close, recurring journals, reduced reviews Published Financial Statements is not a re-key process

Supply

World Class companies focus on the vital few, key issues


3. Single view of the truth 4. On-line integrated systems and reporting
95%+ use common data definitions 78% report from a single data repository 59% less reports are produced overall Comprehensive policies and procedures exist and are used (e.g., intercompany)

World Class companies rely on robust, integrated technologies


Users have access to near real-time information and transparency to source data 70%+ of organizations use on-line integrated systems to enable EPM processes 75% of organizations expect greater automation in EPM in the next 2 years

Source: Hackett, Book of numbers 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and performance studies 2008

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World Class - Fast Integrated Processes


World Class companies close 50% quicker with first quartile companies taking less than three days. They achieve this through process improvement techniques and improved use of technology; with continuous improvement and metrics integrated into the process
Manual JEs per FTE
2,187

Process discipline and policies


Published closing calendar with enforced cut-off dates for transaction processing Standardized (and enforced) materiality levels Shift activities off peak

1,172

Simplification and reduction of complexity


Use few accounts (half of peers) with Thin ledger
Peer Group World Class

Simplify legal structures


Eliminate or simplify cost allocation

Legal Entities per Billion of Revenue


13.9

Use of existing tools and technology


Automation of journal entries and allocations Automation of cost allocations, if they cant be eliminated
Peer Group

8.1

World Class

Source: 2010 Hackett Finance Benchmark

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World Class - Single View of Truth & Integrated Systems


An overwhelming percentage of world class companies (greater than 95%) have common data definitions and coding standards critical to a successful A2R process and downstream EPM processes

Common (or enterprise) standard COA reinforced with established governance of data and COA
Common general ledger on a single platform integrated with sub-systems and data warehouse Documented definitions, usages, hierarchies, and processes (where data captured) Established governance (committees, COEs) with clear authority and decision framework

% of Companies Operating with Data Definitions and Standards


96% 80% 120%

Peer group

World Class

Integrated and Streamlined Technology


Front-end controls are automatically integrated into the process to detect /correct errors at the source
Use of a consolidation system to support multiple views (e.g., XBRL tagging) and report across entities and BUs Robust workflow with process monitoring

% of Reports Generated From Central Repository


78%

54%

144%

Automated reports from central repository

Peer group

World Class

Source: 2010 Hackett Finance Benchmark

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Closing Thoughts
Leading organizations focus relentlessly on driving process simplification and standardization in the face of increasing business and regulatory complexity

Leading companies continue to invest in the Close, Consolidations and Financial Reporting process which is the backbone they leverage to set themselves apart from their peers relative to business performance reporting and financial reporting
The building blocks of an efficient and effective enterprise close and consolidation provide broader organizational value through more reliable information and more business directed focus A single version of the truth and integrated systems are critical to successful, and flexible processes ; the adoption of enterprise-wide data standards and associated governance are necessary foundations

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Contact Information
The Hackett Group
World Headquarters Suite N500 1117 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, GA 30338 Phone: +1 770 225 3600 Martin House 5 Martin Lane London EC4R 0DP Phone: +44 207 398 9100 Torhaus Westhafen Speicherstrasse 59 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Phone: +49 69 900217 0 8, rue de Port Mahon 75002 Paris, France Phone: +33 1 53 43 0400 Strawinskylaan 3051G, 1077 ZX Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone: +31 20 301 2210
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Tom Willman
Global Practice Leader, Finance Advisory Phone: +1 770 225 7286 twillman@thehackettgroup.com

How to Improve Closing, Consolidating and Financial Reporting Processes

Business Analytics software


2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Agenda
Insights into the Integrated Financial Close Management Process

IBM Cognos FSR An Integrated CCR Solution

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Current Problems with CCR Activities


Lack of unified platform for managing the financial close management steps
Finance professionals to labour through hundreds of manual and administrative checks Update and checking hundreds of offline spreadsheets Little or no visibility into the status of steps in closing process Waste of time in performing redundant data checks

Excessive overtime or missed compliance deadlines Close activities prove to be extremely inefficient and costly Inconsistent data from various subsidiaries multiple GL, ERP, and disparate transactional systems

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Integrating the CCR process


Why companies invest in integrated CCR solutions
To make efficient and effective business decisions Strengthen the companies ability to provide timely and accurate data for better business decisions Obtain financial information in a controlled, auditable process Ensure data integrity and transparency needed to comply with various regulatory requirements Evaluating and limiting the risks of errors Obtain a single platform in order to enhance and monitor internal controls Automate the production of consolidated financials and external compliance reports

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Advances in Disclosure Management Solutions

Automating the creation of internal and external reports


Provides a unified financial governance platform Provides a single version of the truth

Integration to source data GLs, ERP, financial consolidation, OLAP, spreadsheets, etc
Integrated XBRL tagging capabilities tagging is embedded in within the external reporting process Workflow and task management dashboard Enhanced Security control access to sensitive data Report Consistency ensure same numbers across separate reports with same data points

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Why the need for Integrated CCR Solution


New disclosure requirements make is imperative to streamline and automate manual tasks in the close, consolidate & report process Companies constantly looking at improving the timing and quality of information in reports Follow best practise to embed compliance and controls into each step of the financial close process The need to maintain data integrity in a secure environment Enhance decision making flipping back and forth between data sources is inefficient and ineffective

2010 IBM Corporation

Insights into the Integrated Financial Close Management Process

Business Analytics software


2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Addressing the broader enterprise focused role of finance


A broader enterprise focused role requires core Finance efficiency be in place to reliably support business insight and decision making
Demands on Finance Help drive enterprise cost reduction Improve access to and reduce cost of capital Support risk management Provide performance insight and anticipate Partner in strategy and value creation Business Insight Finance Capabilities Needed

Finance Efficiency

Source: IBM Institute for Business Value, The Global CFO Study 2010

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

The Close, Consolidate, Report Process


CLOSE First Mile Closing Process (Consolidation System)
Data Input & Changes
Collect From Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATE Consolidation Consolidation (Consolidation System)


Create single currencies
Minority interest holdings Intercompany eliminations Group closing adj. Management adjustments Allocations Advanced formula calculations Internal controls & compliance testing

REPORT Last Mile Reporting (Consolidation System)


Internal Reporting
Financial reporting adjustments Cash flow & other preparation External Reporting Financial statement preparation Publish quarterly, annual reports

First Mile Data quality and control system for collection and reconciliation

Closing Process (Accounting Processes)


Close Sub Ledgers and Systems Account Reconciliation Intercompany transactions Prepare journal entries: accruals & adjustments

Consolidation Financial consolidation and systems for processing and preparation


Last Mile Leveraging financial data trapped in the close process for reporting Certifying and publishing external documents

Reporting (Reporting Systems)


Financial reporting BI reporting systems

Compliance & Control

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Risks of Manual MS-Office Reporting


A closer look at the current reporting process...
Editing, updating, and review of reports done in multiple versions of offline Excel spreadsheets, Word docs and PowerPoint slides MS Office tools not integrated into processes which leads to little visibility or auditability of data within Version control is a nightmare Pieces of data and analysis need to be shared across multiple reports for different audiences
Reviewers

Contributors

Not everyone has access to same files High risk of errors

Report data not integrated with source data


Approvers

Requires multiple manual updates of financial or operational data in tables and narrative commentary
Document Managers

Requires time-consuming checks to ensure data in up-to-date and to ensure integrity of data throughout the report(s) And little security Primary collaboration tool is unsecured email No central, collaborative solution for preparing reports No controls, audit trail or security over using MS Office & email Confidential information can be easily leaked

Report Consumers

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2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Financial Close Process has a High Degree of Risk


Performance Reporting and Scorecarding Business Drivers Close, Consolidate, and Report Analyze & Optimize Plan, Forecast, and Control

Risk of Errors
Feature Integration to source data Variables in text Validation Rules Benefit No re-keying of data Consistency across the report Numbers always tie-out

Risk of Late Filing


Feature
User prior report as a template for the next period Automatically load new data

Benefit
No need to re-apply formatting

No need to re-key data

One version of the truth


Feature Security to view or edit each object Workflow controls access throughout the process Benefit Users only see the data they are supposed to see Users only see data when they are allowed to see it Feature

Start reviewing the final report sooner


Benefit To ensure that the right steps are being followed

Compliance Checklists

Audit Trail

To track who did what, and when they did it

Access to information is controlled

Increased confidence in the final report

Risk of Insider Leaks

Risk of Non-Compliance
2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

The Last Mile


The Last Mile

Planning Modeling

Budgeting Forecasting

Consolidation Reporting

Monthly Reports, Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, Internal Reports, Flash Reports

Manual processes dominates The Last Mile Bottlenecks in document creation Collaboration is tedious Copy and paste exercises with Word, Excel and e-mails back and forth Non-existent or minimal internal controls No detailed audit trail of activities and user modifications Many opportunities for data accuracy issues Limited flexibility

Manual Processes Repeated Each Period


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IBM Cognos FSR An Integrated CCR Solution

Pat Calitri, Solutions Engineers, IBM

Business Analytics software


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Business Analytics software

IBM Cognos FSR What it is


Key features:
Leverage the formatting capabilities of MS-Word & Excel as well as the calculation features of MS-Excel Dynamically driven from a central database Controlled access with full audit trail Workflow for report reviews and approvals Integrated XBRL tagging is part of the process, not an after-thought Automated Roll-Forward of XBRL Tags for subsequent periods

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Business Analytics software

True Integrated Financial Governance


SOURCE SYSTEMS
REAL TIME
Excel Reports

Output Requirements

REAL TIME TRICKLE


COGNOS

Close Reports

TM1 Explorer

Financial Reports

EDGARready

Go Office

DIRECT TO FSR

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

IBM Cognos Controller


Built-in Financial Intelligence Deep Consolidation Functions Multi Jurisdictional GAAP Reporting Familiar Web & Excel User Interface Consolidation Workflow

260+ Working Reports Out of the Box

IBM Cognos Controller


Extend with:

Application Configuration Approach Financed Owned Rapid Time to Value

IBM Cognos TM1 IBM Cognos BI Performance Blueprints

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Cognos Controller
Finance Consolidation Intelligence
PURPOSE BUILT directly into the solution and user interface Allows organizations to leverage CONSOLIDATION BEST PRACTICES Secure auditable closing

Single Application Approach - Adaptability and Flexibility


RICH APPLICATION FUNCTIONALITY out of the box Multiple Roll Ups (hierarchies) Data from disparate sources ADAPTABLE to changing business conditions and external requirements OWNED BY FINANCE low dependence on external consultants or IT = low total cost of ownership

Reporting, analysis, budgeting and information delivery


ON DEMAND REPORTS for understanding and certifying company consolidations BUILT-IN, standard financial and management performance reporting LEVERAGE Cognos BI & Planning tools for analysis, budgeting and broader reporting

Low Implementation Risk


FINANCE DRIVEN solution for rapid implementation NO CODING system design = low risk approach to system success

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Sharing Information Across the Organization


Performance Reporting and Scorecarding Business Drivers Close, Consolidate, and Report Analyze & Optimize Plan, Forecast, and Control

Press Releases Annual Report Prospectus News Wire Releases

Board Books Flash Reporting Investor Relations

Internal Reporting

Management Reporting

Notes & Exhibits to Statutory Filings Proxy Statements Legal Statutory Reporting SEC Filings (10K, 10Q, etc.) CSR Reports Regulatory Reporting

Reporting to Federal, State and local agencies

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Integrated Financial Governance Solution

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Business Analytics software

Extending the Value of FSR Beyond External Reporting


Internal Reporting, including: Flash Reports Board Books Budget Books Other Internal Reporting Packages CEO/CFO Certification Process GAAP to IFRS Conversion Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting Enterprise Risk Management Reconciliation Management

2010 IBM Corporation

Business Analytics software

Automate Manual Internal Reporting with Cognos FSR


A unified governance platform for automating internal management reporting processes
Integrate with any data source to ensure a single source of the truth
Document Managers

Use web templates to automate data collection from anywhere in the world Variables in text provide real time data updates within reports
Reviewers

IBM Cognos FSR


Contributors

Enhance controls and security with audit trail reporting and embedded approval checklists Workflow and task management tools provide greater visibility into every step of the process Create/update content once and automatically update that content across multiple reports Multi-author environment allows for collaboration in creating content-rich reports

Report Consumers

Approvers

Consolidations ERP Excel OLAP Web

User friendly and familiar interface of MS Office Business rules and embedded validation greatly reduce risk of errors Generate reports in multiple formats including PDF & Powerpoint, MS Word and more
2010 IBM Corporation

Data Warehouse

Q&A
Tom Willman

Global Practice Leader, Finance Advisory


The Hackett Group

Pat Calitri
Director, Financial Close Management, Presales IBM

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