Hey there, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance business enthusiasts!

Today, we’re diving into what finance teams really need; not just to cope month-end to month-end, but to flourish. We all know that finance professionals are under pressure. External pressures such as new regulation and increased scrutiny, alongside the internal pressures such as changing business models and a requirement to support and partner with the business as never before. And all of this is needed faster, with less headcount and more efficiency.

In order to thrive and to be empowered to deliver the right results, you need;

• Easy-to-use applications – wherever you are, at your desk or not
• Instant access to trusted data– with total transparency
• Powerful real-time analytics – with AI assistance to analyze data and generate predictive insights

This isn’t just a ‘wish-list’, this is absolute necessity.

Imagine this: you’re at your desk, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. With personalized key performance indicators (KPIs) right on your dashboard, you’re not just up-to-date – you’re in control. It’s not just a dashboard; it’s your cockpit, and you’ve got everything you need at your fingertips.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud delivers a modern finance platform like no other. It’s a total game-changer to give you the competitive edge you need in lightning fast-paced world of business today.

Why not take a minute to see for yourself why finance teams love SAP S/4HANA Cloud?

A modern interface isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about making your work life simpler, smoother, and more efficient. Your start page is personalised for you, it’s intuitive and easy to use.

It includes powerful search capability. Now you can find what you need with just a few keystrokes. No more scrolling through endless files or documents. Just type in what you’re looking for and let the system do the rest. It will look across all of your master data and transactional data. It’s smart and accurate, saving you precious time and effort.

To help with remote working, there is live collaboration, directly in Microsoft Teams. This brings your team together, no matter where you are.

Gone are the days of endless searches and navigating through a maze of options. Now, every detail you need is just a click or two away. No more wasted time; the data you require is delivered promptly, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – making informed decisions and driving results.

As you move seamlessly from aggregated reporting down to the underlying data, you can verify the business transaction details through the complete value chain. You can see the purchase order through the goods and invoice receipts, to the financial journal t-accounts – empowering accountants to understand even the most complex postings.

It’s like having a superpower that lets you verify every transaction, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate accounting. In other words, you get figures you can trust – no more second-guessing, no more uncertainty.

And to become a strategic partner to the business, you need modern tools. Firstly, to automate repetitive tasks and free up time. And secondly, to allow you to unlock the invaluable strategic insights hidden deep within your date using advanced analytics. In today’s uncertain times, the ability to accurately forecast long-term liquidity is crucial for finance professionals.

This is easy, using the latest tools and predictive models. You don’t need to be a data scientist anymore. Now, you can apply these models to create long-term forecasts, in just seconds. This means you can focus more on strategy, and less on crunching numbers.

Now you can pivot from static, historical reporting, to forward-looking analysis, to identify future trends, and potential risks. You’re better prepared to partner with the business, and you’re empowered to make informed decisions that can drive your organization forward.

So now you know why Finance Teams love the user experience of SAP S/4HANA Cloud – The SAP Modern Finance Platform.

A special shout out to Kristianne Perry  for sharing her favourite videos with us!

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Stay tuned to this ongoing blog series for more information and use cases for Financial Management in SAP S/4HANA Cloud.