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Strategic Approach to Corporate Treasury Technology
Mark K. Webster, CPA, CCM, PartnerDaniel L. Blumen, CTP, Partner
Treasury Alliance Group LLC
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Importance of Technology
• Retrieve, review, analyze and transmit large amounts of financial data in a timely manner
• Interact with internal and external counterparties including accounts payable, payroll and financial institutions
• Ensure accuracy and security in all treasury activities
• Leverage SEPA, SWIFT and ERP developments• Optimize liquidity in a tight credit market
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Problem Areas
• Manual activities– Re-keying data– Cash forecasting
• Data storage– Security– Scalability– Consistency
• Integration– Treasury and ERP– ERP and banks– Banks and treasury
• Control– Multiple locations issuing
payments / making collections
– Intercompany obligations– Regional reporting needs– Multiple G/Ls– Bank relationship
management
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Payment Options
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Complexity in each dimension of treasury activity
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Identify Opportunity
Services and FunctionsOrganizationGovernanceCulture
Implement New Model
Define RequirementsSelect VendorsTraining & InstallationImplementationOn-going Support
Optimize Services and Functions
Standardize ProcessesLeverage TechnologyRe-engineer ProcessesIntegrate Systems
Maturity
Benefits
Leveraging Technology
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Strategy vs. Selection
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Strategy ≠ Selection
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Agenda
• Technology and Architecture• Strategic Approach• Execution Tips• Technology Diagnostic• Questions
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Technology and Architecture
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Technology Alternatives
Four basic options• Spreadsheets• Bank Websites• Treasury Management Systems
– Stand alone– ERP based
• ASP Treasury Management Systems
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Alternative
Features/ Functions
Ease of Use
Ongoing Support
Security/ Controls
Cost Visibility
Total Cost of Ownership
Spreadsheets Low Low None Low/None Low High
Bank Website Medium High Medium High Low Medium to
High
Treasury Management System
High High Medium to High High High Medium
ASP TMS High High High High Medium Medium
Comparison of Alternatives
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Functionality Comparison
Function Spreadsheets Bank Site Treasury Workstation
ASP Treasury Workstation
Cash Position / Forecasting Multi bank Multi bank Multi bank Multi bank
Transaction Origination Limited Single bank Multi bank Multi bank
Account Information Limited None Multi bank Multi bank
Inquiry Capability Limited High High High
Reporting Fixed Customizable Customizable Customizable
Data Entry / Collection Manual Automated Automated Automated
Back-up / Restore Manual Vendor provided Automated Vendor provided
Debt / Investment Management Limited Single Bank Multi party Multi party
FX None Single bank Multi bank Multi bank
Risk Management Manual None Good Good
Functionality Comparison
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Architectures
• Stand-alone– Application is installed on single workstation and run by one user
at a time , e.g. Excel spreadsheet
• Client/Server– Workstations connect to a server-installed database. Multiple
users access the same information simultaneously
• Hosted (ASP)– Applications are hosted at a site outside of the company’s
infrastructure; the provider is responsible for maintaining the hardware and software environment
– Access to the application is given to the end users via a browser
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Relative Merits
StandAlone
Client-Server
Hosted
Client Install Yes Yes No
Hard/Software Cost Low Medium None
IT Support Low Med-High None
# of Users Single Multiple Multiple
Locations Single Single Multiple
Functionality Low High Medium-High
Security/Audit Low High High
Scalability Low Medium-High Medium-High
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Strategic Approach
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• Inventory current systems and usage• Identify issues (problems) and opportunities
associated with current technology approach• Quantify operating costs of current systems
– Explicit fees and license costs– Costs of any inefficiencies due to technology
• Build clear diagram of how things fit together– Useful in developing business case
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• Survey stakeholders and identify requirements– Must have– Nice to have
• Make sure that all stakeholders have been included
• Identify gaps in what is required and what is available (gap analysis)
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• Understand the approaches available to meet requirements
• Stratify approaches in terms of– Leading edge– Bleeding edge– Financial viability
• Determine enterprise constraints– No hosted applications– Technical support availability
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• Develop alternative scenarios for systems acquisition and usage
• Compare to business requirements and technology options
• Fully understand resource requirements, both systems and personnel
• Select strategic approach to technology
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• Collect data relevant to your strategy and structure
• Calculate the benefits• Estimate the costs• Demonstrate the impact on bottom line• Don’t lose sight of your objectives
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• Prioritize requirements• Longlist RFI• Shortlist RFP• Vendor workshops• Selection• Implementation
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Execution
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Decision Drivers
• Functionality: What are the business processes that need to be supported
• Scalability: Will technology support changes/growth in business needs
• Flexibility: How well can the technology be adapted to your needs
• Security: What controls need to be placed around the business processes
• Technology: Are there enterprise constraints
• Cost: What is the TCO• Corporate Culture: Is this
leading edge or bleeding edge• Supportability: How will the
technology be supported going forward
• Integration: How key applications will share data
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Integration
• Complete Integration: Components or modules are all part of the same application– Best option if all functional requirements can be met
• Database Level: Processes are set to directly link information in two or more databases– The most real-time approach outside of complete
integration• File-Based: Data is extracted from one database into
a file, possibly processed further and then loaded into other database(s)– Involves more steps introducing possible points of failure;
auditing steps, and error handling become critical
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Common Integration Points
• Banks to TMS for cash positioning• Banks to ERP for cash application and positive
pay• Treasury to ERP for GL Loading • Accounting to treasury for cash positioning and
forecasting• Accounting to banks for outsourced payments• System to system within treasury if using
multiple solutions such as cash system and FX trading system)
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Integration Benefits
• Single point of entry• Elimination of redundant tasks• Standardized/cleansed data formats• More timely reconcilement• Improved cash forecasting• Management by exception• Improved controls• Improved risk management with more timely
reporting
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Cross Functional Issues
• Chart of Accounts• Corporate Hierarchy• Data Standards• Wire Transfers• Reporting Requirements• HR/Payroll Issues• Tax Payments
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Challenges
• Implementing change• Managing expectations• Coordination of change• Adequate time for testing• Legacy systems• Interim processes• Training• Ongoing support and maintenance
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Summary
• Technology is an integral part of treasury• Have a strategy before you begin the selection
process• Involve IT early• Integration has many faces
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Technology Diagnostic
1. Do you re-key data from one application to another?2. Do you rely on Excel spreadsheets to perform key treasury functions?3. Do you have multiple copies of the same information/data in more than one
spreadsheet or on more than one machine?4. Do you use more than one bank’s balance reporting system?5. Do you use multiple bank’s online banking systems?6. Do you have a collection of security tokens or fobs that you need to use with your
banks?7. Do you have critical customer or operating information that is stored in unencrypted
files such as spreadsheets, databases programs or word processing files?8. Do you routinely use jump drives or memory sticks to transfer information to co-
workers?9. Would you be unable to conduct critical business (payments, fundings, etc.) if you
weren’t in your office or the office were unavailable?10. Do you manually reconcile your bank accounts? 11. Are your cash forecasts independent of your accounts payable, accounts receivable
or general ledger systems?12. Do you make manual general ledger entries for your day to day business
transactions?
Number of “Yes” Answers0-2=Great / 3-5 =Room for improvement / Over 6=Change is necessary
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Questions and Certification
To obtain a certificate of completion for CPE or other financial certification please email [email protected]
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Mark K. Webster, CCM, CPA, PartnerPhone (216) [email protected]
Daniel L. Blumen, CTP, PartnerPhone (630) [email protected]
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