If the operating theme for finance teams in 2024 was “automate workflows and optimize costs to drive value,” then the operating theme for 2025 is shaping up to be, “stay the course.” While inflation did recede in 2024, it did so much more slowly than hoped, leading to fewer interest rate cuts than expected and slower economic growth than desired.

Your organization has decided to make the leap to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, a strategic choice that offers improved performance, advanced analytics, and more efficient support for your business operations. While this cloud ERP offers streamlined processes and improved scalability, it also limits the level of customization that finance teams have come to rely on for tailored, actionable insights. The result post-migration?

As a finance team member, it’s likely your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain exceptional levels of compliance. To achieve success, you need direct access to accurate data from your ERP and the ability to quickly create drillable Excel reports for GL and other finance requirements. Many finance teams rely on their ERP’s native reporting for this.