Problem
What finance teams are trying to fix
Growing groups often run consolidation in Excel because enterprise EPM platforms are too large, too slow to implement, or too expensive for the actual monthly workflow.
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Coming SoonPractical group consolidation for finance teams that do not need a full EPM platform.
Consolidation Lite is planned for finance teams that need multi-entity reporting, currency translation, intercompany matching, suggested eliminations, controller review, and consolidated group reporting.
Why it matters
Why this workflow deserves structure
Group controllers need consolidation controls without turning every reporting improvement into a long platform implementation. A lighter workflow can improve close speed while preserving review and evidence.
Before / After
What changes when the workflow is structured.
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Excel consolidation workbooks | Controlled group reporting workflow |
| Manual FX translation checks | Structured currency translation |
| Email-based intercompany follow-up | Intercompany matching queue |
| Recurring elimination templates | Suggested eliminations for review |
Typical results
Credible outcomes without hard promises.
Finance teams typically use Consolidation Lite to:
- standardize group reporting
- reduce manual consolidation workbook work
- improve intercompany review consistency
- prepare consolidated reporting packs faster
How it works
A controlled workflow from source data to reviewed output.
01Load subsidiary balances
02Translate currencies
03Match intercompany
04Review suggested eliminations
05Export consolidated report
Key capabilities
Built around the work controllers and CFOs repeat every month.
Multi-company reporting
Currency translation
Ownership percentages
Intercompany matching
Suggested eliminations
Excel-friendly workflow
Typical finance workflow
The real monthly process this feature is designed to support.
Subsidiary trial balances
Each entity provides the starting point for group reporting.
Currency translation
Foreign entities are translated into the reporting currency.
Intercompany matching
Differences are highlighted before consolidation.
Suggested eliminations
Recurring intercompany eliminations are prepared for review.
Controller review
The finance team approves decisions before output.
Consolidated group report
The reviewed output becomes the group reporting package.
Related workflows
Shows how this feature connects to the broader finance process.
- 01Subsidiary trial balances
- 02Currency translation
- 03Intercompany matching
- 04Suggested eliminations
- 05Group report
Screenshots
Product views that show the workflow, not just a feature list.
Who is it for
Designed for finance teams accountable for the monthly truth.
- Group Controllers
- CFOs
- Finance Managers
- Growing multi-entity companies
- PE-backed companies
- International subsidiaries
Inputs & roadmap
Start with practical finance inputs. Direct system integrations are roadmap items.
Available input paths
- ERP exportsInput
- Excel consolidation filesInput
- CSV trial balancesInput
Planned integrations
- SAPPlanned
- OraclePlanned
- NetSuitePlanned
- Microsoft DynamicsPlanned
- AAROPlanned
- OneStreamPlanned
Planned integrations are based on customer demand and implementation priorities.
Roadmap
Consolidation Lite roadmap
A simple roadmap shows what is available today, what is coming soon, and what remains future scope.
Today
- Monthly Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- IFRS 18
Coming Soon
- Consolidation Lite
Future
- Cash Flow
- Equity eliminations
- Acquisition support
FAQ
Common questions about Consolidation Lite.
What is Consolidation Lite?
Consolidation Lite is an upcoming Finance AI Workspace module for practical group reporting, currency translation, intercompany matching, suggested eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
Who is Consolidation Lite designed for?
It is designed for group controllers, CFOs, finance managers, PE-backed companies, and growing multi-entity companies that need faster group reporting without a full enterprise EPM implementation.
Does Consolidation Lite replace enterprise consolidation platforms?
No. Consolidation Lite is focused on recurring consolidation work for teams that do not need every advanced feature of a large EPM platform.
Can Consolidation Lite work with Excel and ERP data?
Yes. The planned workflow starts from ERP exports and Excel-friendly finance inputs, then moves through validation, consolidation checks, controller review, and report outputs.
Related features
Connected workflows inside Finance AI Workspace.
Practical finance experience
Built around real finance workflows.
Designed using practical experience from listed companies, outsourcing environments and multinational finance teams.
Trust
Built for finance workflows that need control, review, and accountability.
Built on Google Cloud
Tenant isolation
Audit trail
Role-based access
AI with human review
GDPR-aware operating model
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