1. BUSINESS MODEL

• Design the solution for the data model to support the business model. Avoid leaning too much on the ERP system's limitations and data model.

2. PARAMETER CONTROL

• Get important internal relationships mapped and defined. It could be relevant capacity dependencies and limitations on, for example, production facilities and employee resources.

3. VERSION CONTROL

• Design the solution making it possible to run several simultaneous versions and simulation options, where all relevant and business-critical parameters can be simulated. Examples: turnover parameters, prices, wage adjustments and currency.

4. MAINTENANCE

• Design the solution for it to provide simple and flexible access to maintenance of all dimensions, e.g. chart of accounts, employees and cost centres.

5. OWNERSHIP

• Involve more employees and bring all capacities into play. With a unified digital platform that everyone can access and work in, collecting and updating data becomes simple, fast, and timely. At the same time, greater ownership of the budget is established across the organisation.

6. PLATFORM

• Use a digital platform where all users can add data directly to a data warehouse via an intuitive user interface, and where everyone can get an overview and insight at any time.

7. WORKFLOW

• Establish a workflow where data is continuously updated with actuals for updating and adjusting the forecast.

8. ACTUALS

• Use actuals and statistics to increase the precision and predictability of budgets and forecasts.

9. DATA IMPORT

• Integrate the digital platform with the company's ERP/BI for all data to be validated and imported / exported easily to and from the relevant systems.

10.SECURITY

• Mirror the company's AD with security and user rights at the same level as the company's other systems via the centrally managed authorizations.