West Midlands Growth Company Case Study

This case study documents the experience of the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) in transitioning to a new financial management solution, Financials, provided by OneAdvanced. Established in 2017, WMGC aims to attract investment and support economic growth in the West Midlands region. As the company expanded rapidly, doubling its staff while maintaining the same finance function size, it faced challenges in managing financial data efficiently. The need for a more robust, cloud-based solution became evident to meet evolving business requirements. The implementation of Financials allowed WMGC to enhance its financial control, streamline processes, and improve data accessibility. The case study outlines the positive impact of Financials on reporting capabilities, enabling real-time data delivery to senior leadership, which facilitated better decision-making. Additionally, it highlights the collaborative efforts between WMGC and the OneAdvanced team during the implementation process, emphasizing the importance of training and ongoing support in adapting to the new system.