Management control system
We design and implement a management control system that measures the company's real performance and gives management the information it needs to make informed decisions.
The starting point
Many companies perform well and grow, yet do not know the true margin of their products, customers and orders. Decisions rest on experience and intuition, which remain essential, but without full awareness of their economic impact. Solid management control closes that gap.
What the company gains
- Transparency on costs, margins and cash flows
- Inefficiencies and savings opportunities identified
- Higher profitability and faster response
- Managers accountable for their results
The process
How the engagement works
- 01
Analysis of data and processes
We check what data the company already produces, where it lives and how reliable it is: accounting, ERP, production, sales. We identify what is missing to really read the results.
- 02
Cost accounting model
We design the model for calculating costs and margins by product, customer, order or department, with allocation criteria that are simple and agreed with management.
- 03
Reporting and indicators
We build the management dashboard: a few clear KPIs, updated regularly and fed automatically from existing systems wherever possible.
- 04
Launch and training
We support the first reporting cycles, train the people who will run the system and help management turn numbers into decisions.
Signs it is the right time
- The financial statements arrive at year end, but reliable figures are missing during the year
- It is unclear which products, customers or orders really generate margin
- Reports take days of manual spreadsheet work
- Prices are set by experience, without a reference cost
- Managers have no measurable financial targets
What the company keeps
- Cost accounting and margin calculation model
- Cost centre structure and allocation criteria
- Management dashboard with key indicators
- Periodic reports for management and department heads
- Procedures and training to run the system independently
Frequently asked questions
Do we need new software for management control?
Not necessarily. The data is often already in the ERP and the accounts: the work lies in organising it and reading it correctly. If existing systems show limits, we point them out and assess the alternatives with you.
How much time does it take from our team?
Involvement is highest during analysis and launch. Once running, the aim is a system that updates with little manual work and that your team manages on its own.
How is this different from what our accountant does?
The accountant handles the general ledger, financial statements and tax obligations, looking at the past. Management control is an internal tool for management: it measures results during the year and supports future decisions. The two roles complement each other.
Let's talk about your company.
An initial, confidential and no-obligation conversation to understand where your organisation stands today and where it can go.