1172012 1

Right Tool for the Right Job How to Maximize the ROI of Oraclersquos Enterprise Planning Suite

Ryan Meester ndash Edgewater Ranzal Director I Strategic Planning Practice Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Agenda

2

11

72

01

2

Enterprise Planning Intro

What Tools are in the Box

Selecting the Proper Tool

Product Demonstration

Question amp Answer

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

About Edgewater Ranzal

3 1172012

Founded in 1996 Ranzal has implemented Oracle Hyperion solutions for over 700 companies (1000+ projects since the acquisition)

One of the largest Hyperion Practices in the US with global presence

Oracle Hyperion Platinum Partner - Highest Status

Vertical Expertise with High-Profile Clients from Coast to Coast

Cover all requirements from pre-implementation process design through infrastructure training and production support

ldquoOne Stop Shoprdquo for ALL EPM Implementation needs since Meridian acquisition in spring of 2010

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

A comprehensive enterprise planning solution should hellip

Translate strategic objectives into operational goals and targets

Seed operational plans with strategic targets

Update strategic plans using the most current operational plans and forecasts

Update strategic and operational plans easily and frequently

Perform powerful what-if and ad hoc analysis

Integrate all planning processes into a single centralized environment

Source httpwwworaclecomappserverbusiness-intelligencehyperion-financial-performance-managementdocshyperion-enterprise-planning-whitepaperpdf

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning amp Analytics

5

HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Agenda

2

11

72

01

2

Enterprise Planning Intro

What Tools are in the Box

Selecting the Proper Tool

Product Demonstration

Question amp Answer

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

About Edgewater Ranzal

3 1172012

Founded in 1996 Ranzal has implemented Oracle Hyperion solutions for over 700 companies (1000+ projects since the acquisition)

One of the largest Hyperion Practices in the US with global presence

Oracle Hyperion Platinum Partner - Highest Status

Vertical Expertise with High-Profile Clients from Coast to Coast

Cover all requirements from pre-implementation process design through infrastructure training and production support

ldquoOne Stop Shoprdquo for ALL EPM Implementation needs since Meridian acquisition in spring of 2010

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

A comprehensive enterprise planning solution should hellip

Translate strategic objectives into operational goals and targets

Seed operational plans with strategic targets

Update strategic plans using the most current operational plans and forecasts

Update strategic and operational plans easily and frequently

Perform powerful what-if and ad hoc analysis

Integrate all planning processes into a single centralized environment

Source httpwwworaclecomappserverbusiness-intelligencehyperion-financial-performance-managementdocshyperion-enterprise-planning-whitepaperpdf

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning amp Analytics

5

HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

About Edgewater Ranzal

3 1172012

Founded in 1996 Ranzal has implemented Oracle Hyperion solutions for over 700 companies (1000+ projects since the acquisition)

One of the largest Hyperion Practices in the US with global presence

Oracle Hyperion Platinum Partner - Highest Status

Vertical Expertise with High-Profile Clients from Coast to Coast

Cover all requirements from pre-implementation process design through infrastructure training and production support

ldquoOne Stop Shoprdquo for ALL EPM Implementation needs since Meridian acquisition in spring of 2010

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

A comprehensive enterprise planning solution should hellip

Translate strategic objectives into operational goals and targets

Seed operational plans with strategic targets

Update strategic plans using the most current operational plans and forecasts

Update strategic and operational plans easily and frequently

Perform powerful what-if and ad hoc analysis

Integrate all planning processes into a single centralized environment

Source httpwwworaclecomappserverbusiness-intelligencehyperion-financial-performance-managementdocshyperion-enterprise-planning-whitepaperpdf

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning amp Analytics

5

HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

A comprehensive enterprise planning solution should hellip

Translate strategic objectives into operational goals and targets

Seed operational plans with strategic targets

Update strategic plans using the most current operational plans and forecasts

Update strategic and operational plans easily and frequently

Perform powerful what-if and ad hoc analysis

Integrate all planning processes into a single centralized environment

Source httpwwworaclecomappserverbusiness-intelligencehyperion-financial-performance-managementdocshyperion-enterprise-planning-whitepaperpdf

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning amp Analytics

5

HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning amp Analytics

5

HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

6

What Tools are in the Box

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

The Tool Box

7

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

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10

Selecting the Proper Tool

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Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

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Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

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Oraclersquos Advantage

Capital Assets Planning

Workforce Planning

Long-Term Financial Planning

Financial Detail

Operational Detail

Predictive Modeling amp Simulation

Operational Revenue amp Cost

Modeling

Planning Budgeting amp Forecasting

Project Financial Planning

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Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

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Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

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Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Integrated Planning in 11122

Project Planning Application

Native Rolling Forecast Functionality

Strategic Planning in Smart View

Predictive Planning Capabilities

Enhanced Task Lists and Workflow Capabilities

Enhanced UI using ADF

ndash Charting

ndash Multiple Comments Documents

ndash Formatting Comments Instructions

ndash Audit Logging in Grid

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

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Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

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Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

10

Selecting the Proper Tool

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Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

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Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Comparison HSF vs Planning

11

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Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tool Overlap HSF vs Planning Essbase

Both tools provide the ability to create plans but with significant differences in methodology

The correct tool for the job should be easily identified using the following criteria to determine the appropriate application

ndash Audience Number of Users (ie Executives and small corporate finance team vs Managers and dozens of end users across the organization)

ndash Strategic vs Operational Planning (ie Target Goal setting aspirations vs tactical short-term objectives)

ndash Level of Detail (ie High Level Financial focus vs cost center department level focus PampL vs Full Financials)

Both tools provide reporting functionality but the Essbase reporting environment provides better reporting functionality and the ability to expand the audience of the HSF output

The powerful calculation functionality within Essbase could be used to perform some allocation functionality within HSF that is currently difficult or time consuming

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why HSF is Purpose Built for Strategic Planning

Full-Financial Statement Modeling

ndash Out-of-the-box integrated financial statements

ndash Enhanced accounting integrity

ndash Built specifically for setting financial targets for the organization over a longer time horizon

Flexibility for end-users

ndash End users can modify accounts forecast methods on the fly without IT Involvement

Enhanced Scenario Capabilities

ndash Scenarios can be created on the fly and layered on top of each other

ndash Mix amp match scenarios across various entities to build the overall plan

Powerful Treasury Utilities

ndash Funding routine allows users to define cash balancing process

ndash Model debt issuances share buybacks credit ratings amp debt covenants with ease

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Why Planning is Purpose Built for Traditional Budgeting amp Forecasting

User Base

ndash Ability to distribute the planning process to a large number of users and entities

ndash Work-flow process management capabilities built in to facilitate the planning process

Level of Detail

ndash Extensive account entity detail required for annual budget rolling forecast (ie modeling expenses by cost center department)

ndash Extensive aggregations allocations and other calculations must perform rapidly and frequently (ie Allocation of corporate expenses to various entities departments)

Flexible Management Reporting

ndash Ability to quickly slice and dice the data into multiples views (ie Gross Margin by Product vs Region)

ndash Instantly update presentations in numerous Microsoft Office formats (ie PowerPoint Excel Word)

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Keys to Success

Gather requirements and identify the best fit

ndash Take the time to evaluate the full suite

ndash Try not to replicate complex logic in multiple systems but rather take advantage of the strengths of each (ie Allocations in Planning Reporting in Essbase or BSCF modeling in HSF)

Create a common point of intersection between HSF Planning amp Essbase

ndash Chart of Accounts

ndash Entity Structure

ndash Common modeling methodologies

ndash Discrepancies to be resolved ensures communication link between the applications

Explore various data integration options

ndash FDM

ndash Direct integration within the HSF Client

ndash Extended Analytics

Leverage Essbase for comprehensive management reporting across applications

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Property of Edgewater R

anzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Closing

Enterprise Planning has

multiple components

Oracle offers best of breed solutions in each area which integrate seamlessly

Consider the entire solution when evaluating any individual piece

Common Integration amp Analysis Data Quality and Consistent Dimensions

Common Reporting amp Interaction

Strategic Planning

Financial Close

Planning amp Forecasting

Profitability Management

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Ryan Meester I Edgewater Ranzal Director | Strategic Planning Practice Cell (312) 810-0684 rmeesterranzalcom| wwranzalcom

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Demo Screen Shots

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Pre-built fully integrated financial statement foundation

Pre-built forecast methods and formula functions

What-if Analysis toolkit

Pre-Built Accounting Integrity

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Powerful Scenario Capabilities

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Mix and Match Scenarios

Capital Projects included

Acquisition excluded

Easily Analyze Various Combinations

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World Class Treasury Analysis

Calculates net cash surplus or deficit from multiple models and scenarios

Funding Options tool to re-allocate surpluses and fund deficits

Debt scheduler

User-defined reports to monitor covenants credit ratings and earnings per share

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Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

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Set Strategic Targets in HSF

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Align the Planning Process

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Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

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Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

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Update Targets with Latest Forecast

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Pre-built fully integrated financial statement foundation

Pre-built forecast methods and formula functions

What-if Analysis toolkit

Pre-Built Accounting Integrity

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Powerful Scenario Capabilities

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Mix and Match Scenarios

Capital Projects included

Acquisition excluded

Easily Analyze Various Combinations

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

World Class Treasury Analysis

Calculates net cash surplus or deficit from multiple models and scenarios

Funding Options tool to re-allocate surpluses and fund deficits

Debt scheduler

User-defined reports to monitor covenants credit ratings and earnings per share

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Powerful Scenario Capabilities

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Mix and Match Scenarios

Capital Projects included

Acquisition excluded

Easily Analyze Various Combinations

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

World Class Treasury Analysis

Calculates net cash surplus or deficit from multiple models and scenarios

Funding Options tool to re-allocate surpluses and fund deficits

Debt scheduler

User-defined reports to monitor covenants credit ratings and earnings per share

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Mix and Match Scenarios

Capital Projects included

Acquisition excluded

Easily Analyze Various Combinations

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

World Class Treasury Analysis

Calculates net cash surplus or deficit from multiple models and scenarios

Funding Options tool to re-allocate surpluses and fund deficits

Debt scheduler

User-defined reports to monitor covenants credit ratings and earnings per share

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

World Class Treasury Analysis

Calculates net cash surplus or deficit from multiple models and scenarios

Funding Options tool to re-allocate surpluses and fund deficits

Debt scheduler

User-defined reports to monitor covenants credit ratings and earnings per share

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Acquisition Divestiture Modeling

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Set Strategic Targets in HSF

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Align the Planning Process

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Seed Budgets With Strategic Targets

From

Strategic Plan

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Tweak Budget with Targets In Mind

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal

Update Targets with Latest Forecast

Property of Edgewater Ranzal