Consolidating 40+ Finance Systems Post-Acquisition
How we helped MSCI achieve $12M in operational savings through SAP S/4HANA implementation
Key Results
The Challenge
Following multiple acquisitions, MSCI faced a critical challenge: 40+ disparate finance systems needed consolidation without disrupting financial reporting cycles.
- 1Multiple legacy ERP systems from acquired companies
- 2Inconsistent data formats and business processes
- 3Regulatory compliance requirements across jurisdictions
- 4Zero tolerance for financial reporting disruptions
- 5Aggressive 18-month timeline mandated by leadership
Our Solution
We designed and implemented a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA transformation with automated data quality gates and real-time integration pipelines.
- Phased SAP S/4HANA rollout with parallel operation capability
- Automated data migration with quality validation at every step
- Real-time integration pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Custom reporting dashboards for finance leadership
- Comprehensive training program for 200+ finance users
Our Approach
Our team worked in 2-week sprints with daily standups with MSCI stakeholders. We used a parallel-run approach to validate data accuracy before each cutover phase.
Technologies Used
Results & Impact
Achieved through process automation and system consolidation
Completed on time despite COVID-19 disruptions
All quarterly closes completed without issues
Migrated to single unified platform
Across 5 countries and 3 time zones
"ACI Infotech's team demonstrated exceptional expertise in navigating our complex post-merger landscape. They delivered on an aggressive timeline while maintaining the highest quality standards."
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