Technology optimisation

Technology problems aren't usually about the technology.

They're about a system that was never configured, integrated or adopted properly.

Systems are bought to solve a problem, but often end up creating new ones. Data that doesn't reconcile between systems, workarounds bolted on because the configuration never fully worked, and a stack that the business has outgrown.

We're not here to install software. Whether you need to choose a system, implement one properly, or fix what's already in place, we start with the process and the outcome you need, then build the system around it - selection, implementation, integration and optimisation.

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When clients call us

The problems we solve

Data has to be re-entered and reconciled across systems, and nobody trusts which version is right.
Systems don’t talk to each other
Wrong system chosen
The platform was selected without a clear business case, and it doesn't fit how the business operates.
Go-live happened before the system was properly configured, integrated or tested, and nobody's gone back to fix it.
Poor implementation
Over-customisation
Years of customisation make upgrades risky and support harder to get.
The current systems lack the functionality or automation to scale with the business.
Growth has outpaced tech
Weak foundations for AI
Fragmented systems and inconsistent data mean AI can't be reliably applied until that's fixed.
Our products

Outcome-led. Pre-built playbooks.

Every product is priced and scoped before any work begins. No surprises, no open-ended
engagement, no invoice that grows without warning.

Technology Diagnostic

3 weeks

A rapid assessment of your current technology stack: ERP, EPM, CRM, PSA and supporting tools. We review how each system is configured and used, interview the teams working in them, and benchmark against what a business your size typically needs, to work out whether to optimise what's in place or replace it.

Right for you if
  • You're inheriting a tech stack and want an independent view before deciding what to fix

  • You have lots of manual processes that you want to automate

  • You're paying for licences or support that don't seem to be earning their cost

  • You're considering a new system but need an independent view

  • You know a system isn't right, but not whether to fix it or replace it

Vendor Selection

6-8 weeks

Structured vendor selection for ERP, EPM, CRM, PSA or other core systems, defining requirements, shortlisting vendors, running the evaluation process, and building the business case needed to secure budget and sign-off.

Right for you if
  • You know a new system is needed, but not which one

  • Multiple vendors are in the running and you need an independent, structured evaluation

  • You need a business case that will get budget approved

  • Requirements haven't been properly defined before talking to vendors

System Implementation fast track

4-6 months

We run structured implementation programmes for ERP, EPM, CRM, PSA and other bolt on tools, plus AI. That means everything end to end: configuration, data migration, integration, testing and go live, using a methodology built from our own experience, so you get the automation benefits from day one.

Systems we have experience with
Salesforce
Netsuite
Oracle Fusion
Microsoft Dynamics
OpenAir
Boomi
Anaplan
Right for you if
  • A vendor has been selected and it's time to implement

  • You want a proven methodology, not a bespoke build

  • Previous implementations have gone over time or budget

  • You have lots of manual processes that you want to automate

  • You want a transformation partner and not a system integrator

AI Readiness Assessment

4 weeks

An assessment of whether your systems, data and processes can support AI and automation. covering data quality, system integration, and where manual work could realistically be removed. We identify what's blocking AI today (data, systems or process) and what fixes need to happen before AI can be reliably applied.

Right for you if
  • You want to use AI but don't know if your systems and data can support it

  • Previous AI or automation attempts have stalled because of data quality or integration issues

  • You need an independent view before investing in AI tools or licences

  • Leadership is asking about AI and you need a credible answer

  • You are unsure of use cases where AI would support your business

Selected experience

Our track record

Vendor Selection

A PE-backed company wanted to automate its finance processes but didn't know where to start. We ran a diagnostic, captured requirements, and identified 7 suitable vendors, shortlisting to 3 for an RFP, then selected the best fit, with criteria including requirements, financial stability, and experience.

Construction

System Implementation

A PE-backed company wanted an end-to-end business transformation to increase value ahead of a planned exit in 3 years. We transformed processes and implemented: Salesforce as CRM, NetSuite as ERP, OpenAir for PSA, ServiceNow for customer service, and Anaplan for reporting, integrated through Boomi.

SaaS

System Implementation

A FTSE 100 company wanted a consolidation tool that worked across 100+ entities in their SAP landscape. We selected HFM, since it could support both group reporting and consolidation, saving 2 days in their month-end close and delivering a single version of the truth.​

Consumer
What comes next

Where Technology Optimisation leads

Most technology work surfaces broader finance function or programme needs: a process that needs redesigning before a system can support it properly, or a transformation complex enough to need dedicated programme oversight.

Not sure where to start?

Most clients begin with one of the diagnostics

Three weeks, and you'll know exactly where the problems are and what to prioritise. It's the lowest-commitment way to start, and it gives you everything you need to decide what comes next.