Controlling outsourcing: an essential pillar for VSEs/SMEs
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),outsourcing management control is a key phase. It enables them to benefit from the expertise of a qualified, experienced professional who provides an objective vision and in-depth analysis of the company’s performance. By entrusting this responsibility to external experts, VSEs and SMEs lighten the administrative and financial burden on their shoulders. The company only pays for the services it needs, which can be more economical than hiring a full-time management controller. What’s more, controlling can be a complex and time-consuming task for employees and/or managers of VSEs and SMEs. By outsourcing this function, they can concentrate on their core business and devote more time to developing their company. Last but not least, outsourced management control is a real lever for growth and operational agility, helping VSEs and SMEs to achieve their financial and strategic objectives.
Why opt for control
outsourced management?
In an unpredictable economic environment, management control is essential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and very small businesses (VSEs). Despite limited resources and rapid economic change, controlling offers significant advantages.
Management control is therefore an indispensable tool for VSEs and SMEs, enabling them to manage resources efficiently, make informed decisions and adapt to economic change, even in an unstable environment.
Optimizing profitability and logistics in the E-commerce of household appliances: a detailed analysis with Finopia
An e-commerce company specializing in online sales of household appliances was looking to improve its understanding of profitability and better analyze the performance of its various product families. It also needed to assess the efficiency of its logistics partners in order to optimize its operations. To meet these needs, it called on Finopia for a detailed analysis.
Finopia began by examining the company’s financial management processes, taking a close look at how costs were allocated and how profitability was assessed for each item family. At the same time, Finopia undertook an in-depth analysis of the performance of the company’s logistics partners, assessing their costs, operational efficiency and impact on the company’s overall profitability.
Based on these analyses, Finopia has proposed a detailed methodology to better understand profitability by item family. This included setting up precise tracking systems to allocate costs and assess profit margins, as well as specific analysis tools for each product category. In addition, Finopia recommended optimization measures for logistics partners to improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
After implementing these recommendations, the company was able to gain a clearer view of its profitability by product family, while assessing the impact of its logistics partners on its financial results. This enabled the company to identify areas for improvement, streamline operations and increase overall profitability.
Ultimately, this detailed analysis enabled the company to make more informed decisions on pricing, sourcing and logistics partner management, strengthening its competitive position in the home appliances e-commerce market.
