Simplify Multi-Entity Management with NetSuite OneWorld

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Introduction

A multinational corporation managing multiple business units across different regions struggled with fragmented financial data and reporting.
They needed a solution that could consolidate financials from multiple subsidiaries while maintaining accurate local records. 

Challenges

The company faced several issues in managing multi-entity operations:

  • Fragmented Reporting: Financial data was scattered across different systems and entities, making consolidation difficult.
  • Currency ConversionManaging different currencies across subsidiaries posed a challenge in financial reporting.
  • ComplianceEach subsidiary had different regulatory requirements, making it difficult to comply with local laws while maintaining a unified financial view. 

Approach

We implemented NetSuite OneWorld, which allowed the client to manage all their entities from a single platform. The system provided: 
  • Unified Financial Management: Consolidated financial data from all subsidiaries, ensuring real-time visibility into the company’s financial performance.
  • Automated Currency Conversion: The system automatically handled currency conversions based on real-time exchange rates, simplifying multi-currency management.
  • Global Compliance: NetSuite OneWorld helped the company stay compliant with both local and global regulations by automating tax calculations and financial reporting. 

Solution Implementation: 

1.Consolidated Reporting: We set up real-time consolidated financial reports across all business units. 
2.Currency Automation: Currency conversions were automated to save time and reduce errors. 
3.Regulatory Compliance: We ensured that NetSuite OneWorld met compliance requirements for each subsidiary. 

Result

  • Improved Reporting: The client now enjoys real-time, consolidated financial reports that improve decision-making.
  • Simplified ComplianceThe automated system made it easier to comply with global and local regulations.
  • Faster Financial CloseReporting timelines were reduced, allowing for a quicker financial close and enhanced operational efficiency. 

Conclusion

NetSuite OneWorld combined the client’s multiple business units, replacing their separate systems with a single cloud platform. The solution streamlined compliance, automated currency conversions, and provided real-time consolidated reports. This cut the time it took to close the books by 40% and got rid of the need for manual reconciliation. The client was able to make faster decisions by getting a better view of the big picture by centralizing global finances while still following local rules. This implementation not only fixed immediate problems, but it also built a solid base for foreign expansion, which turned the complexity of operations into a competitive advantage. The findings show that integrated ERP systems help multinational companies manage their growth around the world more effectively.

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