DRAFT Framework · Pillar 01 of 05

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Data.

Clean, connected and decision-ready data — for teams that need one trusted version of the numbers before they can model, report or act.

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What this pillar delivers

The trusted data layer behind clearer decisions.

Data problems rarely announce themselves as data problems. They show up as slow reporting, conflicting numbers, manual reconciliations and leadership meetings where nobody fully trusts the pack.

The Data pillar creates the structured foundation beneath finance, reporting, tax and risk work. We map source systems, clean and reconcile key fields, design the data model and build dashboards or exception reports that finance teams can actually maintain.

The goal is not more dashboards. It is one reliable data layer that helps the business see what is happening and decide what to do next.

Finance Data Model & Dashboard Foundation

A reconciled data model connecting GL, AR, AP and operational drivers into a dashboard-ready structure, with definitions documented and ownership clear.

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Services in this pillar

Data engagements that replace spreadsheet uncertainty.

Every Data engagement closes with a working data asset, documented fields, and a handover your team can operate.

Data Source Mapping

"We identify where finance and operating data lives, how it moves, and where definitions break down."

We identify where finance and operating data lives, how it moves, and where definitions break down.

What we deliver
  • Source system inventory
  • Field and owner map
  • Data issue register

Data Cleansing & Reconciliation

"We clean core fields and reconcile outputs so reports tie back to the books."

We clean core fields and reconcile outputs so reports tie back to the books.

What we deliver
  • Cleaned master data
  • Reconciliation checks
  • Exception report

Dashboard Data Modelling

"We build a data model designed for dashboards, not one-off spreadsheet exports."

We build a data model designed for dashboards, not one-off spreadsheet exports.

What we deliver
  • Semantic model
  • Metric definitions
  • Refresh logic

BI Reporting Foundation

"We create management dashboards that connect to source data and answer decision questions."

We create management dashboards that connect to source data and answer decision questions.

What we deliver
  • KPI dashboard
  • Drill-down views
  • User handover

Automation & Data Flows

"We reduce manual rekeying by structuring repeatable data flows across tools."

We reduce manual rekeying by structuring repeatable data flows across tools.

What we deliver
  • Workflow map
  • Automated import logic
  • Control checks

Data Governance

"We define ownership, naming, definitions and review rhythms so the data asset stays reliable."

We define ownership, naming, definitions and review rhythms so the data asset stays reliable.

What we deliver
  • Governance matrix
  • Metric dictionary
  • Review calendar

Data Engagement — Case Study

"From five conflicting spreadsheets to one reporting layer the leadership team trusted."
Data consolidation Reporting layer Dashboard build Finance · Data

Scattered data consolidated into a single decision layer.

A growing services business had revenue, project and finance data split across three systems. Monthly reporting required manual exports and every leadership meeting opened with a debate about which number was right. We mapped the data flow, cleaned the key dimensions, reconciled the GL bridge and built a dashboard-ready model with definitions documented. The management pack moved from manual assembly to controlled refresh, with exceptions visible before the meeting.

3 systems Connected into one reporting model
1 source Trusted KPI definitions for leadership
70% Less manual report assembly time
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How a Data Engagement Runs

Four steps to a cleaner data layer.

We move from source discovery to a governed reporting asset your team can maintain.

Map sources

Identify systems, owners, fields and business definitions.

Clean and reconcile

Resolve duplicates, gaps and mismatches against source records.

Model the data

Create reusable structures for dashboards and reports.

Handover governance

Document definitions, controls and ownership.

Talk to us about a Data engagement.

Thirty minutes. We map the gap, identify the working asset needed, and tell you exactly what we'd build.