Finance Manager Demo Journey

Experience how BigLedger transforms financial management through automation, real-time visibility, and comprehensive compliance capabilities. This demo addresses the critical challenges Finance Managers face daily.

💰 Finance Management Excellence

Streamline Financial Operations & Compliance

Real-time Reporting • Cash Flow Management • Compliance Automation • Audit Trails • Multi-Company Consolidation


🎯 Key Objectives for Finance Managers

Primary Goals You Want to Achieve

Financial Control & Accuracy

  • Real-time financial visibility
  • Accurate, timely reporting
  • Cash flow optimization
  • Cost center profitability
  • Budget variance control

Regulatory Compliance

  • SST/GST compliance automation
  • E-invoice mandate readiness
  • Audit trail maintenance
  • Financial statement accuracy
  • Regulatory reporting

Process Efficiency

  • Automated month-end closing
  • Streamlined reconciliations
  • Reduced manual entry
  • Faster reporting cycles
  • Exception-based management

Strategic Business Support

  • Profitability analysis by segment
  • Investment ROI tracking
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Financial KPI dashboards
  • Decision support analytics

😰 Common Pain Points We Address

Current Challenges Finance Managers Face

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The Manual Finance Struggle

  • Month-end closing takes 5-10 days
  • Multiple spreadsheets for consolidation
  • Manual bank reconciliations
  • Compliance preparation takes weeks
  • Limited real-time financial visibility

Specific Problems BigLedger Solves

  1. Delayed Financial Reporting

    • Problem: Waiting days for accurate financial data
    • Solution: Real-time financial dashboards and automated reporting
  2. Manual Compliance Work

    • Problem: Hours spent on SST/GST calculations and submissions
    • Solution: Automated tax compliance and e-invoice generation
  3. Fragmented Financial Data

    • Problem: Data scattered across multiple systems
    • Solution: Unified financial data hub with complete audit trails
  4. Cash Flow Blindspots

    • Problem: Reactive cash management due to poor visibility
    • Solution: Real-time cash flow monitoring and forecasting
  5. Complex Multi-Entity Management

    • Problem: Manual consolidation across companies/branches
    • Solution: Automated multi-company reporting and consolidation

🎬 Demo Scenarios & Business Outcomes

Scenario 1: Real-Time Financial Dashboard

Business Challenge: CEO needs current financial position for board meeting in 2 hours

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Demo Access: Log into demo-v1.bigledger.com with:

  • Username: demo-acc
  • Password: Demo2025!

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Access Executive Financial Dashboard

    • Navigate to Dashboards → Financial Overview
    • View real-time P&L summary
    • Check cash position across all accounts
    • Review month-to-date performance vs budget
  2. Generate Current Financial Reports

    • Click “Generate Live P&L Report”
    • Select current month and YTD comparison
    • Export to PDF for board presentation
    • Review key variance explanations

Business Outcome:

  • Time Saved: 4 hours vs manual compilation
  • Accuracy: 100% real-time data vs 85% with manual processes
  • Value: Board-ready reports in under 10 minutes

Scenario 2: Automated Month-End Closing

Business Challenge: Month-end closing currently takes 8 days and requires 3 staff members

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Initiate Month-End Process

    • Navigate to Financial Accounting → Month End
    • Review pre-closing checklist (auto-populated)
    • Run automated bank reconciliation
    • Process currency revaluations (if applicable)
  2. Review and Approve Journal Entries

    • Review system-generated accruals
    • Approve automated depreciation entries
    • Handle exceptions (if any) via workflow
    • Run trial balance validation
  3. Generate Closing Reports

    • Generate P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
    • Review variance analysis vs prior month
    • Export financial package for management

Business Outcome:

  • Time Saved: 5 days reduced to 1 day (80% improvement)
  • Staff Efficiency: 3 staff to 1 staff required
  • Cost Saving: RM 15,000/month in labor costs

Scenario 3: SST/GST Compliance & E-Invoice Automation

Business Challenge: Manual SST preparation takes 2 days monthly, with high error risk

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Automated Tax Calculation

    • Navigate to Tax Management → SST Returns
    • Review auto-calculated SST liability
    • Validate input/output tax reconciliation
    • Check e-invoice integration status
  2. E-Invoice Generation & Submission

    • Review pending invoices for e-invoice submission
    • Bulk generate e-invoices to MyInvois
    • Monitor submission status and error handling
    • Generate compliance reports
  3. Tax Return Preparation

    • Export SST return data in LHDN format
    • Review supporting documentation
    • Submit directly through integrated portal

Business Outcome:

  • Compliance Risk: Reduced from 15% error rate to <1%
  • Processing Time: 2 days to 2 hours (90% reduction)
  • Audit Readiness: 100% automated audit trails

Scenario 4: Multi-Company Consolidation

Business Challenge: Managing 3 subsidiaries requires manual consolidation taking 1 week

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Multi-Entity Setup Review

    • Navigate to Company Management → Group Structure
    • Review inter-company elimination rules
    • Check currency conversion settings
    • Validate consolidation mapping
  2. Automated Consolidation Process

    • Run consolidation for all entities
    • Review inter-company eliminations
    • Process currency translations
    • Generate consolidated financial statements
  3. Variance Analysis

    • Compare consolidated vs individual entity results
    • Review consolidation adjustments
    • Generate management consolidation reports

Business Outcome:

  • Time Efficiency: 1 week to 4 hours (95% improvement)
  • Accuracy: Eliminates manual consolidation errors
  • Transparency: Real-time consolidated view available 24/7

Scenario 5: Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Business Challenge: Cash shortfalls discovered too late, affecting supplier payments

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Current Cash Position Analysis

    • Navigate to Cash Management → Cash Dashboard
    • Review cash by account and currency
    • Analyze aging of receivables and payables
    • Check credit facility utilization
  2. Cash Flow Forecasting

    • Access 90-day cash flow forecast
    • Review projected cash requirements
    • Identify potential shortfall periods
    • Plan payment scheduling optimization
  3. Working Capital Optimization

    • Analyze days sales outstanding (DSO)
    • Review days payable outstanding (DPO)
    • Identify collection opportunities
    • Optimize payment timing

Business Outcome:

  • Cash Visibility: 90-day forward visibility vs 7-day current state
  • Working Capital: 15% improvement in cash conversion cycle
  • Risk Mitigation: Early warning system prevents cash shortfalls

Scenario 6: Financial KPI Monitoring & Exception Management

Business Challenge: Financial performance issues discovered during monthly reviews instead of daily

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. KPI Dashboard Setup

    • Configure financial KPI thresholds
    • Set up automated alerts for variances
    • Create role-based dashboard views
    • Enable mobile access for key metrics
  2. Exception-Based Management

    • Review daily exception reports
    • Investigate budget variances >5%
    • Analyze gross margin trends
    • Monitor expense category performance
  3. Predictive Analytics

    • Review AI-powered variance predictions
    • Analyze seasonal trends and patterns
    • Generate what-if scenarios
    • Create corrective action plans

Business Outcome:

  • Response Time: Issues identified in 24 hours vs 30 days
  • Margin Protection: 2% margin improvement through early intervention
  • Strategic Focus: 60% more time for strategic analysis

Scenario 7: Audit Preparation & Compliance Reporting

Business Challenge: External audit preparation takes 3 weeks of intensive work

Step-by-Step Workflow:

  1. Audit Trail Preparation

    • Generate complete transaction audit trails
    • Prepare supporting documentation automatically
    • Review system access logs and controls
    • Export audit-ready financial data
  2. Regulatory Reporting

    • Generate statutory financial statements
    • Prepare regulatory compliance reports
    • Create tax computation schedules
    • Export data in required formats
  3. Internal Controls Documentation

    • Review automated approval workflows
    • Document system controls and segregation
    • Generate exception reports
    • Prepare control testing documentation

Business Outcome:

  • Audit Efficiency: 3 weeks to 5 days preparation time
  • Audit Costs: 40% reduction in external audit fees
  • Compliance Confidence: 100% automated compliance documentation

📊 Key Metrics Finance Managers Track

Financial Performance Metrics

Profitability Metrics

  • Gross margin by product/service line
  • Operating margin trends
  • EBITDA performance
  • Profit center analysis
  • ROI by business segment

Cash Flow Metrics

  • Days sales outstanding (DSO)
  • Days payable outstanding (DPO)
  • Cash conversion cycle
  • Working capital ratios
  • Cash flow forecasting accuracy

Operational Efficiency

  • Month-end close cycle time
  • Invoice processing time
  • Account reconciliation time
  • Report generation time
  • Error rates in financial processes

Compliance Metrics

  • Tax filing accuracy rates
  • E-invoice submission success
  • Audit finding reduction
  • Regulatory deadline adherence
  • Control testing results

BigLedger Impact Measurements

MetricBefore BigLedgerWith BigLedgerImprovement
Month-end closing8 days1 day87.5% faster
Financial report generation4 hours10 minutes95% faster
SST/GST preparation16 hours/month2 hours/month87.5% reduction
Cash flow visibility7 days90 days1,200% improvement
Multi-company consolidation40 hours4 hours90% reduction
Audit preparation120 hours40 hours67% reduction

🔗 Critical Integration Points

Essential Financial System Integrations

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Integration Demonstration: Each scenario shows how BigLedger integrates with existing financial infrastructure without disrupting operations.
  1. Banking Integration

    • Real-time bank balance updates
    • Automated bank reconciliation
    • Electronic payment processing
    • Multi-currency account management
  2. Payroll System Integration

    • Automated payroll journal entries
    • Employee cost allocation
    • Statutory compliance integration
    • Leave accrual management
  3. Tax Authority Integration

    • Direct SST/GST filing
    • MyInvois e-invoice submission
    • LHDN data validation
    • Compliance status monitoring
  4. ERP Module Integration

    • Sales order to invoice automation
    • Purchase order to payment processing
    • Inventory valuation updates
    • Cost center allocation
  5. Business Intelligence Tools

    • Financial dashboard integration
    • Executive reporting automation
    • KPI monitoring systems
    • Predictive analytics platforms

📈 Reports & Dashboards for Finance Managers

Executive Financial Dashboard

  • Real-time P&L summary
  • Cash position across all accounts
  • Key financial ratios
  • Budget vs actual performance
  • Monthly closing status

Management Reporting Suite

Core Financial Statements

  • Profit & Loss (monthly, quarterly, YTD)
  • Balance Sheet with comparatives
  • Cash flow statement
  • Statement of changes in equity
  • Notes to financial statements

Management Analysis

  • Budget vs actual variance analysis
  • Profit center performance
  • Cost center analysis
  • Product/service profitability
  • Trend analysis and forecasting

Compliance Reports

  • SST/GST returns and reconciliation
  • E-invoice submission reports
  • Audit trail reports
  • Regulatory filing summaries
  • Internal control testing reports

Real-time KPI Dashboards

  • Financial performance indicators
  • Cash flow metrics
  • Working capital ratios
  • Process efficiency metrics
  • Compliance status indicators

Automated Exception Reports

  • Budget variance exceptions (>5%)
  • Cash flow projection alerts
  • Approval workflow pending items
  • Reconciliation discrepancies
  • Compliance deadline reminders

💡 Implementation Roadmap for Finance Teams

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4)

  • Chart of accounts setup and mapping
  • Bank account integration
  • User roles and approval workflows
  • Historical data migration
  • Basic reporting configuration

Phase 2: Process Automation (Weeks 5-8)

  • Automated bank reconciliation
  • Journal entry automation
  • Month-end closing procedures
  • Tax compliance setup
  • Financial reporting templates

Phase 3: Advanced Analytics (Weeks 9-12)

  • KPI dashboard configuration
  • Predictive analytics setup
  • Multi-company consolidation
  • Advanced reporting customization
  • Integration with existing tools

Phase 4: Optimization (Ongoing)

  • Process refinement based on usage
  • Additional automation opportunities
  • Advanced analytics deployment
  • User training and adoption
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

🎯 ROI Calculator for Finance Teams

Cost Savings Analysis

Annual Labor Cost Savings:

  • Month-end closing efficiency: RM 180,000
  • Daily reporting automation: RM 96,000
  • Compliance preparation: RM 72,000
  • Audit preparation efficiency: RM 48,000
  • Total Annual Labor Savings: RM 396,000

Risk Mitigation Value:

  • Compliance penalty avoidance: RM 50,000
  • Audit fee reductions: RM 30,000
  • Cash flow optimization benefit: RM 120,000
  • Total Risk Mitigation Value: RM 200,000

Total Annual ROI: RM 596,000


🚦 Next Steps

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