Agile advisory,
A Trusted partner

We have been supporting more than 40 clients for almost 10

years in various sectors such as
retail, agri-food, construction, and banking and insurance.

For nearly 10 years, we have been committed to their side in managing performance.

In order to better explain the scope of our skills, we offer some case studies.

Founded in 2004, Marussia Beverages is an international producer and distributor of wines, sakes, and spirits. In 2021, the company achieved a turnover of 300 million euros across all activities. The group is present in 12 different countries with 15 production sites and a distribution network of 12 subsidiaries. She produces and distributes her own portfolio of premium brands: Mamont Vodka, Château Mukhrani, Tamada, Old Tbilisi, and Vismino (Georgian wines), Scottish whiskies Mossburn and Torabhaig, Mezan rum, Akashi-Tai sake, Hatozaki Japanese Whisky.

BEFORE

Excel solution with multiplication of files
Consolidation and reporting evolving with numerous acquisitions
Limited analyses
Complex perimeter management

OUR MISSION

Unified data model, a single platform to handle Actual, Budget, and Forecast phases
Central and shared tool implementation
Unified process
Implementation of reporting and many analytical dimensions in CCH TAGETIK for in-depth analyses
Reconciliation in the solution at different levels
Implementation of consolidation and management reporting in CCH TAGETIK

THE RESULT

A unified solution for the group and contributors
A solution accessible to local and central users
A simple solution to administer
A single version of the truth
400 million euros turnover

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Gerflor asserts itself as a specialist and global leader in the field of flexible floor coverings.

The group designs, manufactures, and markets innovative, decorative, and eco-responsible solutions for flooring and its periphery. Already present in more than 100 countries, Gerflor continues its development worldwide.

PROCESS

A multitude of reporting and consolidation tools
Consolidation and Reporting in full evolution with the complete review of the finance data model
Allocation of factory costs and depot costs
Payroll management

Challenge

Unified data model, a single platform to handle Real, Budget, and HR phases
Implementation of reporting and many analytical dimensions in CCH TAETIK for in-depth analyses
Reconciliation of an income statement by destination and by nature
Implementation of consolidation and management reporting in CCH TAGETIK
Cost allocation according to a complex model (across all analytical dimensions))
Automatic integration of the centrally managed data model into a data warehouse in CCH TAGETIK

BENEFITS

A unified solution for the group and contributors
A solution accessible to local and central users
A simple solution to administer
A single version of the truth
950 million euros in turnover

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Namco Bandai, specialiste des produits dérivés et jeux japonais

“Dream, fun, and inspiration” are the guiding principles that drive Bandai Namco Entertainment (BNE) to be a leader in the video game industry by creating and publishing a diverse array of video and arcade games, products, and services for consoles, PC, and online. BNE is especially known for iconic brands recognized by all, such as PAC-MAN™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, NARUTO™, and Dragon Ball®. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe (BNEE) is a subsidiary of BNE covering 50 countries in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Australasia regions.

PROCESS

Variety of application modules for reporting and consolidation
No analytical axis available in Statutory Consolidation
Very detailed and time-consuming to produce Management Reporting

Challenge

Implementation of a Statutory Consolidation and Management Reporting application under a unified data model in CCH TAGETIK, allowing for the handling of Real, Budget, and Forecast phases
Central and shared tool implementation
MReporting and many analytical axes implementation in CCH TAGETIK under SAP HANA for indepth analyses (5 analytical axes all intersecting with one dimension including 20,000 items)
Reconciliation directly in the solution at different levels

BENEFITS

A unified solution for Management Reporting and Statutory Consolidation for the group
A single version of the truth (the unique data)
Consolidation available across all analytical axes
A solution accessible to local and central users
293 million euros turnover

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OCI Global is one of the leading global producers and distributors of nitrogen, methanol, and hydrogen. It contributes to the decarbonization of high-energy-intensive industries that shape, nourish, and power the world. Through its cleaner products and practical solutions, OCI Global improves the way we work and live by making transportation cleaner, products more ecofriendly, and crops better. As a leader in its industry, the Group supports food and energy security today and is developing cleaner solutions for tomorrow.

KEY FACTORS

Integration of Statutory Consolidation and Reporting applications (HFM) and integration (FDMEE) using the new HFM 11.2 and Oracle FDMEE versions in On-Premise mode.
Implementation of Third-Party Application Maintenance (TMA) – With HFM, the administration of OCI Group’s applications is simplified. Agile Advisory has successfully implemented its comprehensive support offer, including TMA.
Implementation of Third-Party Technical Maintenance (TMT) – Agile Advisory has an internal technical team capable of maintaining HFM servers.

CHALLENGES

The use of the Excel SmartView Add-In in the creation of financial reporting states was greatly appreciated as it gave greater autonomy to local users in managing and presenting their reporting.
Ensuring the reliability of local data (via FDMEE) and consolidated data (via HFM).
Strengthening the process of reconciling intra-group data between the Group’s companies.
Accelerating the closing process to communicate the complete consolidated accounts (report book) to the Board on a monthly basis.

RESULT

The monthly financial consolidation process and the annual report are now completely integrated into HFM. The achieved goal was to automate as many steps of the internal process as possible to reduce the risk of manual errors. In this project, FDMEE (Oracle ETL) was also implemented, allowing for the automatic loading of accounting data (instead of spreadsheet data). The intra-group reconciliation statements and automated reports such as the P&L balance sheet and the cash flow statement have had a significant impact on reducing the production times of the Group’s consolidated accounts. As a result, the financial consolidation process is now efficient and transparent due to high automation. This observation also applies to the quality of balance sheet flow entries and the management of application consistency controls. The use of the Excel SmartView Add-In in the creation of financial reporting states was greatly appreciated as it gave greater autonomy to local users in managing and presenting their reporting.

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The SAVOYE Group is a designer and supplier of comprehensive logistic solutions. As an engineering integrator and architect of customized logistic solutions and services, Savoye responds to all Supply Chain processes, both in France and internationally.

KEY FACTORS

After being acquired by Noblelift, the Savoye Group needed to select and implement its own consolidation and reporting tool.
Savoye required a partner who understood both the configuration of the previous application and the functional challenges of the new HFM application due to reporting oriented towards a Chinese shareholder.
The project needed to be completed within a short timeframe and had to include a phase of system implementation in “On Premise” mode (technical installation on the Savoye Group’s servers).

Solution

Agile Advisory directed the Savoye Group towards using Oracle’s HFM consolidation and reporting system. The design and realization of the target application were based on Agile Advisory’s HFM Starter Kit. This allowed the implementation of a consolidation system according to generally observed best practices. The technical installation (with two environments) was carried out by the agile Advisory technical team, experts in this field.

BENEFITS

The Savoye Group now uses modern technology, enabling agile mode account closures and report generation. The application’s structure and the quality of the technical installation allow Savoye to benefit from very efficient calculation and consolidation times. The rapid transition time between the old and new applications, combined with Agile Advisory’s tailored team support in change management, enabled the Savoye teams to easily adapt to their new tool.
The application’s structure and the quality of the technical installation allow Savoye to benefit from very efficient calculation and consolidation times.
The rapid transition time between the old and new applications, combined with Agile Advisory’s tailored team support in change management, enabled the Savoye teams to easily adapt to their new tool.

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SNF specializes in water chemistry. Its markets are driven by the increasing scarcity of natural resources such as water, oil, gas, and minerals. Most of the applications of its products treat and recycle water or minimize water consumption. As a world leader in the manufacture of watersoluble polymers, SNF has developed a range of over 1,000 products that contribute to the preservation of natural resources, encourage recycling, and improve the efficiency of industrial processes.

FINDINGS

Agile Advisory implemented Oracle’s HFM solution at SNF with the aim of establishing a unified platform in terms of financial consolidation and various financial reporting (revenue tracking, investment reporting, etc.). The solution was deployed alongside a new ERP, logically contributing to the integration of FDMEE, Oracle’s ETL that enables the feeding of accounting data into the consolidation tool.

OBJECTIVES

To achieve financial statement consolidation in IFRS standards with ease, including an integrated cash flow statement.
To ensure users a simple and quick handling.
To interface the solution with the accounting system via FDMEE.
To benefit from agile and accurate quarterly financial reports.

BENEFITS

Reduction of manual effort during the consolidation period
Productivity gains and better quality in data analysis and reporting production
An open solution for many other developments: forecast reporting, Proforma consolidation, CBCR, Tax Reporting, etc.
Automated calculations around organic growth

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