kornelia borowik, Author at GK EPM

Rehost or Replace? The Finance Modernisation Dilemma Gartner says 59% of enterprise applications are no longer fit for purpose. Here’s how CFOs decide whether to rehost or replace legacy finance systems, and why Oracle EPM Cloud is the smarter path The Problem: Legacy Finance Systems Are Holding CFOs Back Every year, finance teams spend millions […]

Gartner series part 2

From Cost-Cutting to Value Creation Gartner reveals why strategic optimisation, not reduction, defines the next generation of CFO performance. The Problem: Cost-Cutting Is Reactive Whereas Optimisation Is Strategic. In uncertain markets, the first instinct of many organisations is to cut costs. Yet Gartner’s 2025 CIO Report reveals this approach rarely builds resilience. By contrast, CFOs […]

Part 2: 7 compelling advantages of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting

7 compelling advantages of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting Finance teams today face increasing pressure to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts faster than ever – while keeping everyone aligned and reducing the risk of errors. Spreadsheets alone often can’t keep up with these demands. NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB) provides a centralised, cloud-based solution that brings […]

Part 1: 5 Ways an FP&A Tool Will Transform Your Finance Function

5 Ways an FP&A Tool Will Transform Your Finance Function Spreadsheets are deeply embedded in how finance teams operate – and for good reason. They’re flexible, accessible, and widely understood. But as businesses grow, the limitations of managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting in Excel quickly become clear. In this blog, GK’s Managing Director Ed Graham […]

When Is the Time to Upgrade Your Financial Planning System?

When Is the Time to Upgrade Your Financial Planning System? As businesses face increasing market pressures and complexity, the need for agile and accurate financial planning has never been greater. Many organisations still rely heavily on legacy systems or Excel spreadsheets, which can limit their ability to respond quickly and efficiently. Challenges with Legacy Tools […]

The silent killer of good plannning

NEO’s pain points will likely resonate: Forecasting done in Excel = time-consuming, error-prone Data from multiple systems (SAP, EnergySys) not connected No clear audit trail or version control Impossible to scale planning across departments or acquisitions The Turning Point: Oracle EPM + GK’s Customised Implementation Instead of defaulting to a huge tech […]