To all Managing Directors and CFO offices - Surprisingly easy way to secure success

Don't wait for change - lead it

Many enterprises fear of losing market shares within the next 2 years. Don’t be one of them! Instead…

  • Forecast your company’s market opportunities with greater certainty than ever before
  • Ensure business continuity for satisfied stakeholders and secure income for your employees and their families
  • Support your financial and controlling processes with predictive models that are as easy to use as Excel – set up at low cost and in no time! 
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More than successful projects completed in the CFO Office

Serving customers in countries

Consultants with 10+ years of professional expertise

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What will the world look like in 2 years from now?

Can you remember fidget spinners? Back in the late 2010s, it seemed that all kids between 8 and 13 years had at least 3 to 5 of these pocket-sized toys in their school bags. 

Children were trading their favourite spinners at school, the same way as we used to trade Panini fan cards of our favourite football players back in the 80s and 90s. 

But, look around now! 

Do you still recognize fidget spinners today? 

It seems that within 2 to 3 years, all of these handy and knotty bitty finger-tappers completely vanished from all kids-rooms and school bags. Even they are impossible to find in toys stores nowadays. 

This sad story might also happen to your company! How can you be sure that your market offers will still be demanded in 2 years? Can you rely on this? 

Without a crisis-resistant strategic framework, Managing Directors and CFO offices lose focus in today’s volatile and unsecure economic environment. 

But, don’t worry! You are not alone! 

More than 20 market leaders, we have worked with in recent years, were at the same point where you are now. 

Do you want to regain the feeling of having your business processes fully under control?

Congratulations! 

You have found Centida. 

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Gain certainty and freedom in your business development!

Grow resilient

Make your enterprise resilient to economic and market-related shocks.

And secure the income of your employees!

 

Don’t worry about Compliance

Learn how to deal more effectively with increasing regulations and minimize compliance costs – with a success model – in just a few weeks.

Put an end to false promises

Feel comfortable in a business relationship with clear and effective communication and deliverables, and prevent your consulting experience from becoming another expectation management nightmare. 

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Do not allow external influences to limit your success and your freedom!

Personal Liability as a Managing Director

Ever more complicated laws give you the feeling of having both hands tied. Free yourself from the shackles of administration and gain certainty!

Compliance Risks

… also offer the opportunity to implement targeted measures by the CFO Office.

Are you missing the right resources?

You can only master today’s complex market situation with the right skills! But skilled professionals are scarce.

Defragmented processes and IT solutions 

… Don’t integrate with each other and cause cost management headaches.

IT Security Concerns

Small and medium-sized enterprises have recently become the target of cyberattacks more and more frequently. Protect yourself against them!

New technologies arise 

Strengthen your innovative power and master the integration of new technologies such as AI and digitalization into existing structures.

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At Centida, we are no fans of one-off workshops. Only your long-term success matters to us

We know solutions to your real problems, and we give you a new identity in Financial Planning and Reporting!  

The 7 secret facts why Centida is the right partner for you: 

  • We offer a combination of functional and technical understanding in Finance and Controlling that makes us stand out: there is not much we can’t do
  • A strategic think-tank who can convincingly show our clients what will impact their enterprises  in the near future, based on analytics models we deliver in a matter of weeks
  • A listener to the C-Level office with high strategic, IT & Maths skills in one team
  • A partner who covers the PMO as an unspoken matter of course
  • We are a reliant partner who knows current economic and political facts and understands honesty as a key success factor!
  • We understand the big picture and know the approach of getting into the small details
  • A speedy and lean partner in delivery of service

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What Clients Say

We relied on Centida for our digital journey in our finance and performance functions. Thanks to their expertise and pro-active guidance, we achieved amazing results far above our initial expectations. They have guided us in the right direction and provided us with the necessary training, advice, and support.

Mathieu Chauchat

VP Finance, BuyIn

Centida helped out as a subject matter expert and provided very specific knowledge assets to breakdown ROCE in a manner so that a network planning engineer would understand his contribution to the overall value of the company. This has been done, like always expected and delivered from Centida, in quality, in time, in the budget, and a very professional manner. We’re looking forward to future collaborations together.

Patrick Braunschweig, FCCA

Managing Director, Horváth & Partners Middle East

Centida supported us in setting up a key performance metrics reporting for our new Mobility-As-a-Service platform “goodride”. Motivation, interaction and knowledge of the Centida team was great and highly recommendable.

Carsten Schröder

Executive, Telekom MobilitySolutions / Deutsche Telekom AG

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This is how we support your vision and transform your CFO office into a broadcasting station for company-wide decision-making

Build

We listen, ask questions and deliver a planning and reporting concept that gives you the certainty you desire to become resilient to economic and market-related shocks.

Run

We deliver the technical implementation of best of breed and market leading solutions, tailored to your budget, while you concentrate on your core business.

Improve

We empower your staff and maintain the lifecycle of your solutions while you grow identity and trust into your new data story potentials

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Case Studies: A sample of clients who managed to maximize their success with us

BuyIN: 

“Thanks to Centida’s expertise, we achieved results far beyond our initial expectations.” 

The challenge: 

Multiple truths of data in the Controlling team due to lack of alignment and historic data scattered in a hell of folders

The result: 

One source of truth with a one-stop shop data analysis and quality management

The transformation: 

Centida helped in empowering the staff to become Business Intelligence heroes

Turnover: 

30 Mio. € yearly

Lechler

“In 2 weeks we had our prototype up and running, and we could easily build up the dashboards from there.”

The challenge: 

Manual Excel-based data collection in Sales Planning with 50+ spreadsheets disrupted timely and accurate decision-making.

The result: 

A unified operational and financial planning and reporting solution which allows fast response to market changes. 

The transformation:

From a “once a year-only” planning process to a quarterly rolling forecast concept, Centida’s deliverables accelerated the whole information supply chain

Turnover: 

150 Mio. € yearly

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Some of the Technology Tools We Use

Leading self-service Business Intelligence from Microsoft

  • #1 BI product according to Gartner
  • Available in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid
  • Unprecedented performance at highly competitive prices
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Aimplan is a Financial Planning and Analysis Solution built specifically for the Microsoft stack.

  • Provides extensive data integration from 170+ sources
  • Offers real-time data entry and writeback capabilities in Power BI
  • Delivers flexibility and efficiency for business users
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Planning and Write-back in  Power BI

  • Makes Power BI a two-way street, analysis + data entry
  • Flexible for many scenarios (Sales Planning, Forecasting, Demand Planning…)
  • Adheres to extensive global security and compliance rules
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deFacto Power Planning – a 100% Microsoft-based Financial and Operational Planning solution

  • A fully integrated Corporate Performance Management
  • Unified platform Integrated into Excel and Power BI
  • Provides unprecedented flexibility and ease of use for business users

Articles & Educational Content

We focus on what matters to you in the operational day-to-day reality of finance & controlling departments.

We understand what’s important in this business, because of extensive experience in both management consulting and leading line management roles in global companies just like yours.

See our articles and videos to learn how you can take advantage of recent technology and process advancements for your organization.

Microsoft Fabric August 2024 Update: Key Features for Power BI Analysts

The Microsoft Fabric team regularly introduces updates that benefit various data roles, but keeping up can be overwhelming. In this article, we break down the top 5 features from the August 2024 update that stand out for Power BI data analysts, highlighting how these new tools can enhance their analysis and reporting capabilities.

From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Modernizing Planning with Power BI and Writeback

Traditional planning processes are no longer sufficient. At Centida, we help organizations modernize their financial planning by leveraging Power BI and writeback solutions. Learn why now is the time to move from manual to modern planning.

ESG Reporting: Understanding Materiality

In the complex world of ESG reporting, understanding materiality is crucial. This article unpacks the concepts of financial and double materiality, explaining when and how to use them to align your business with sustainability goals. Whether you’re new to ESG or refining your strategy, this guide will help you identify what truly matters.

A Practical Approach: Using Excel and deFacto Planning for ESG Reporting

In this article, we explore how familiar tools like Excel and Power BI, when enhanced with deFacto Power Planning, can provide a practical and efficient solution for ESG reporting. Whether you’re a small company just starting out or a large enterprise with complex reporting needs, this approach allows you to meet the rigorous demands of ESG reporting while leveraging tools you already know and trust.

Short Overview of Popular ESG Reporting Tools

Selecting the right ESG reporting tool is crucial for meeting sustainability goals. This article provides a quick overview of popular tools like Workiva, Diligent, Sphera Solutions, and Greenstone+.

Enhancing Financial Planning and Reporting in Power BI with deFacto Global

While Power BI excels in data visualization, financial reporting and planning can be challenging. Explore how deFacto Power Planning enhances Power BI’s capabilities, turning it into a comprehensive financial solution with Centida’s expertise.

Using Power BI and Writeback for Advanced Planning and Forecasting

Explore why Power BI, enhanced with writeback capabilities, is a perfect choice for complex financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Understand the strengths of Power BI, the benefits of integrating writeback, and how Aimplan’s seamless integration can elevate your FP&A processes. For companies seeking greater efficiency and accuracy in their financial operations, this combination offers a strategic advantage.

Path to Sustainability: Start Your ESG Reporting Journey Now

As European regulations tighten, ESG reporting is becoming essential for businesses to stay compliant and competitive. This article explores the importance of ESG reporting, key regulations such as the CSRD and SFDR, and how Centida can support your company’s sustainability efforts. Start your ESG reporting journey now to enhance your corporate reputation and secure a sustainable future.

Elevating FP&A: Moving Beyond Excel with Power BI and Aimplan

Excel has long been a staple in the finance industry, but it falls short for complex FP&A processes. Discover why Power BI, especially when integrated with Aimplan’s writeback capabilities, is a superior choice for financial planning and analysis. Learn about the strengths and limitations of Excel and how Power BI addresses these challenges, offering scalability, real-time data, collaborative analytics, and rich visualizations.

Data Analytics is Shaping Gartner Top Technology Trends

Gartner’s top technology trends for 2024 emphasize the critical role of data analytics and data engineering in driving innovation. This article explores these trends, highlighting their impact on various industries and how Centida’s comprehensive data services align with these emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and sustainable success.

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More national and international customer success stories

German International School of Dubai

Objective Automation of budgeting data collection forms and consolidation mechanisms for bottom-up planning and top-down planning. Financial planning solution for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
Deliverable
  • Creation of Power ON-based bottom-up inputs collection mechanism for demands from teachers and non-teachers school staff.
  • Driver-based revenue planning and bottom-up and top-down planning mechanisms development in the planning data model/database.
  • ETL processes from the school IT systems to the planning tool for actual data.
  • Development of Power BI planning reports backed by Power ON write-back technology.
  • Integration of the planning solution with the existing financial reporting.
Solution in use Microsoft Power BI, Azure and Power ON
Customer CFO Office
Project size 2 months

ORBIT IT Solutions

Objective
  • Defining a new concept for a better profit management of the company
  • Building and deploying a new BI Reporting solution
Deliverable
  • Profit Governance concept
  • Customer requirements
  • Technical architecture design for BI reporting solution
  • Building new BI reporting solution
  • Solution testing with key users
  • Trainings of key users
  • Documentation
Solution in use Microsoft Power BI
Customer Managing Directors
Project size 12 months

ONTARIO Power

Objective

Provide business with capabilities to easily plan headcounts, FTE, labour and other operational cost on a monthly basis.

Deliverable
  • Planning data model hosted in Azure and connected to the Azure SQL database.
  • Establishing ETL processes from the corporate data lake to the planning data database.
  • Development of planning business logic and business rules and their technical implementation into the 
planning solution.
  • Development of Power BI planning reports backed by Power ON write-back technology.
  • Delivering end-to-end planning solution which allows performing monthly driver-based forecasting on cost 
centers/accounts level for FTE, headcount, labour cost and other OPEX
Solution in use Microsoft Power BI, Azure and Power ON
Customer CFO
Project size 6 months

The ONE reason why… 

Centida was founded in 2013 based on the simple need to build an efficient cost monitoring system. 

At the time, Christian and Ilya were working in leading positions for a large orange telecommunications company. 

There they painfully realized that quick answers to crucial business specific questions were not available ad hoc, leaving leaders in despair. In order to obtain the simplest information on cost management, the heavy mills of the data machine had to be powered first.

These rigid structures were inefficient, cost a lot of time and resources and as soon as the information was prepared, it was already outdated.

For Christian and Ilya, this gave rise to the idea of setting up an agile information lab, in which business information could be produced faster, using agile tools and technologies. 

A spin-off was founded whose outcome was so convincing that it gained a special status as an additional workbench alongside the core business in the Group.

Christian and Ilya had managed to master the transformation from dissatisfied Financial Controlling specialists to agile technology providers under their own steam. 

Centida came to life. 

Since then, Christian being the CEO has taken care of the management recipes and Ilya being the CTO prepares the meals, technologically delicious, based on a One-Truth-Model approach and conveying convincingly consistent truths at the first click.

Today, they help companies like yours in becoming Kings of Analytics.  

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Our mission is to transform our customers view on Financial Planning and Reporting so much, that they create a new identity in Analytics!

Over-regulation, laws, cybercrime and an uncertain market situation – are these also the fairways through which you have to steer your company? 

Are you passionately devoting 110% to your work and trying to keep your employees and investors happy, but instead of a transparent business environment, you are facing sandbanks and cliffs in strong currents? 

At the end of the day, employees and investors are still happy. However, many customers and suppliers are already migrating to other locations. And you may worry about how long business relationships that have been built up over many years can be maintained in the future?

You are not alone! Over 20 secret market leaders have been exactly where you are today. 

But how can it be that competitors are more stable in navigating the waters? As if they had a navigation system that predicts bottlenecks and traffic jams? They seem to be able to adapt more quickly to the market environment and juggle compliance requirements with ease. At the same time, they bring their visions to reality and make this world a better place… The key to success lies not only in efficient processes, but also in modern Business Intelligence solutions, which are indispensable today. 

Economic success is a combination of a mature, solid corporate strategy and a reliable information base from which the management can derive important options for action.

Centida’s Advisory Services offer the optimal mix of both: you gain insights into your processes that previously seemed closed to you. At the same time, you are equipped with a technical portfolio that takes away any uncertainty and will be a reliable tool for the security of your company.

Does that sound like success?

Then book your appointment for a free strategy meeting now!

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Question Answer
How do you define the specific outcomes I can expect from your service? We define specific outcomes by aligning our services with your business goals. Each project starts with a thorough assessment to understand your needs, followed by setting clear, measurable objectives that are agreed upon before implementation.
Can you describe the entire process from implementation to project completion? Our process is structured into four main phases: Initial consultation and needs assessment, strategy and planning, implementation, and ongoing support and evaluation. We ensure transparency and regular communication throughout each phase.
What are the timeframes for the various phases of the project? Timeframes vary based on project complexity and scope. Generally, initial consultation and planning take 1-2 weeks, implementation ranges from 3 to 6 months, and ongoing support is tailored to your needs. Specific timelines will be discussed during the planning phase.
How do you handle unforeseen challenges or delays? We proactively manage risks by continuous monitoring and having contingency plans in place. Should challenges or delays arise, we communicate immediately, reassess timelines if necessary, and deploy additional resources to stay on track.
What kind of regular updates and reports will I receive during the project? You will receive weekly updates and detailed monthly reports on project progress as per agreement. These reports include key performance indicators, milestones achieved, open issues and any adjustments to strategy or timelines. We also offer real-time access to project dashboards for continuous monitoring.

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