FINANCIAL CLOSE PLAYBOOK

The Next-Gen Finance Team’s Guide to a Faster, Smarter Close

Get your 3-step blueprint to close faster, smarter, and more accurately.

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Why does financial close continue to be a challenge for finance leaders?

There’s a clear performance gap between companies who can close in less than 6 days and those who take an average of 12 days.

Why? Many finance teams are still stuck trying to close the previous month when the next close cycle rolls around.

As finance teams grapple with increasing responsibilities, the divide between teams that can close quickly and teams that struggle with a prolonged close becomes more apparent.

Did you know?

92% of finance leaders say that they’re not satisfied with their month-end close.

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Close is predictable – so why make it harder?

A smarter, faster financial close relies on solid foundational processes. And when these processes are functioning optimally, they serve as a framework that ensures more accurate outcomes, smarter operations—and the ultimate goal: a faster close.

3 STEPS TO A FASTER CLOSE

Get your 3-step blueprint for a faster, smarter close.

The 3-step blueprint will simplify and streamline your entire close process—from reconciliation to reporting—all in one place. Each step of this blueprint will help you pave the way for greater accuracy and efficiency.

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Step 1

Identify bottlenecked processes

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Step 2

Optimize for efficiency

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Step 3

Focus on growth