Process Management

After data is loaded into the system, HFM can require users to open grids and reports to ensure the data has passed some set of validations. Then require the users to “sign off” on the data submitted. The system records the user, time and date stamps, and any additional comments. Process Management provides all of this information. It is a valuable and helpful tool for companies to track, validate, and collect signoff on data. Consistent automated validations allow for better auditing and are yet another way HFM helps improve the data quality. If you don’t use this functionality, you are ignoring a very valuable tool for your close.

Process Management is one of the modules in HFM that spans multiple areas in the product. You need to configure accounts, application settings, and rules to have it work effectively. It allows you to control access and signoff for each trial balance you have in your application. If you have your months rolling up to quarters or half-years in your application, you need to have promoted the whole quarter or half-year.