Every leader driving technological transformation prioritizes agile, efficient, and scalable solutions when selecting the right tools for their organization. However, a solution is only truly effective if its deployment is executed well, delivering the desired objectives and outcomes on time. At OneStream SKO 2025, we emphasized how “Execute for Velocity” is a crucial trait for successful transformations. Let’s break down what this means for finance organizations.
Finance teams often experience transformation fatigue, leading them to adopt a lift-and-shift approach to new projects. This means they simply replicate outdated processes from legacy systems to the new platform, limiting the potential of the new technology from the outset. Our exploration of “Execute for Velocity” has shown that a performance technology transformation serves as the foundation for an organization’s success, and it requires a clear vision and the right elements in place to achieve that success.
Tips for a Successful Transformation
The journey begins by setting clear goals and fully understanding the capabilities of each technology. While SAP ERP is designed to handle complex business processes, OneStream serves as the unified platform for performance management and data integration. By clearly defining the roles of each system, you lay a strong foundation for success.
- Data is often a key bottleneck in technological transformations. Identifying where data resides, its integrity, and how it needs to be shared across systems is a challenge we must address when deploying OneStream to enhance your SAP ERP.
- Keep your transformation approach simple and adopt a phased deployment strategy. Overengineering processes and expecting the technology to meet every requirement right away can introduce unnecessary complexity and risk undermining both design and user adoption. Moreover, prolonged transformations can lead to burnout among team members. Empowering your team to manage scope and phases helps mitigate risks and fosters accountability and transparency throughout the process.
- Be flexible. Organizations should be ready to face challenges head-on and adapt as they arise. Abandoning goals when obstacles emerge can derail progress—it’s a trap we must avoid.
Final Thoughts
Through our experience helping over 150 customers with more than 500 OneStream projects, we’ve learned that “Execute for Velocity” is a timeless principle for success. Its application has consistently resulted in top-tier OneStream transformations on SAP ERP systems.
Let’s Get Growing
Together, we can equip you with the tools to meet today’s financial demands—and prepare for tomorrow’s growth. To start a deeper conversation, reach out to our Client Engagement team at sales@finit.com.
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About Finit
In 2002, Finit’s founders created a company where people matter more than profit. They loved building solutions and working with technology but were unsatisfied with the large consulting company approach. They believed that by doing excellent work and doing it with the highest standard of integrity, they could create unmatched experiences for both clients and employees. Finit’s unique business model, which compensates consultants based on client satisfaction not billable hours, has delivered 100% success for over 350 clients, including many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, and well over 1000 projects. Finit consistently delivers value through excellent CPM solutions–with integrity and a constant focus on what is in the best interest of the client. Finit was the first OneStream partner and leads the industry with 500+ successful OneStream projects.