This article is a contribution from our partner, TreasuryView
Despite 80% of CFO offices and treasury teams still relying on spreadsheets, this method poses significant risks in today’s volatile market. Errors, losses, and inefficiencies are all too common.
- Traditional treasury management systems, burdened by outdated methodologies, often serve as bottlenecks to operational efficiency and agility—particularly for mobile, SMB finance teams. They also tend to me pricy with implementation of a project.
- In contrast, modern cloud-based treasury software like TreasuryView offers a straightforward, effective solution that elevates static spreadsheets to a new level.
Times are changing and SMBs can play in the big league now, too.
Shortcoming of Traditional Treasury Systems. Especially for SMBs
Implementation time is long, including IT, trainings
Traditional systems typically take 4 to 18 months to implement, causing significant delays in operational capabilities.
During this time, businesses are often stuck in a holding pattern, unable to address ongoing issues effectively.
Lack on innovation on a financial field
The financial field is constantly evolving, yet legacy systems use outdated methods that create major operational challenges.
Manual reconciliations, for instance, might seem minor with error rates between 0.8% and 1.8%. However, for companies processing 100,000 transactions daily, this results in 800 to 1,800 errors each day, potentially leading to compliance issues and financial inaccuracies.
Furthermore, manual processes hinder productivity and heighten operational risks. Treasury teams often find themselves bogged down with email documents, version comparisons, meeting schedules, and data entry. These inefficiencies drain resources and create vulnerabilities in critical financial operations.
High Direct and indirect Costs of Traditional TMS
The direct and indirect costs of traditional TMS are substantial, encompassing months of sales discussions, implementation expenses, and significant investments in server hardware, IT staff, and software licenses.
Most companies underestimate these ongoing costs, which include:
- Lengthy setup times, usually 4 to 18 months.
- “Doing nothing” while waiting for system setup.
- Hours spent by finance, IT, and board teams.
- Additional costs for add-ons and vendor training.
- Long-term contracts that may not meet the actual needs of CFO team members.
Long contracts: risk of getting the Software that does not meet the CFO team members actual need.
Traditional, entreprise- level TMS usually comes with binding contracts without the opportunity to test the software in advance to figure out, would it be user friendly but moreover, does it solve as many problems as the users have.
Sometimes easier solutions could meet 80% of the needs and have the opportunity to really “try the software out” before you agree the contract for years.
How Cloud Debt Management Software Makes a Difference? Especially for SMBs.
Cloud-based debt management software enables financial teams to make decisions with unprecedented precision and confidence from day one. Easy to implement and user-friendly, platforms like TreasuryView often offer a free trial, allowing you to test the software risk-free.
There are many advantages, especially for SMBs:
Immediate Operational Readiness, Easy to Use.
No istallations. Just log in and start working!
Cloud-based debt management software like TreasuryView is ready to use now and gives financial teams clarity and insights to make informed decisions. With precision and confidence, from day one. Platforms have intuitive UX – designed end user in mind.
This immediate readiness minimizes the cost of inactivity, enabling you to start making informed decisions quickly.
Accessible and Affordable.
Cloud-based software is designed to be straightforward to integrate. For SMBs, this means entry into the “big league” is not only possible but also practical.
The ease of use and the option to try the software without any financial commitment reduce the barriers typically associated with advanced financial systems.
Intelligent Scenario Testing with integrated market data.
Cloud systems excel in flexibility and foresight, offering intelligent scenario testing that traditional systems cannot match.
You can simulate thousands of potential outcomes based on historical data and current market conditions. This capability allows for detailed contingency planning, like assessing the impacts of currency devaluations, customer defaults, or supply chain disruptions on cash positions.
Unified Data Foundation for Error Reduction – Everyone are Working with the same data.
Collaborate easier accross subsidiaries or teams. And shate access with your accountant or CFO.
A unified data foundation means that all stakeholders—from finance team members to external partners—work from the same set of accurate, up-to-date information.
This centralization significantly reduces human errors and enhances overall data integrity, making it crucial for SMBs that need reliable data for decision-making.
Security and Compliance Management, like SSO.
Cloud debt management software provides strong frameworks that ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulations.
Systems in cloud maintain detailed audit trails and monitor every modification, creating verifiable, compliant financial reports.
Such rigorous security management is essential for protecting sensitive financial data and maintaining trust in increasingly regulated environments.
For example, TreasuryView is hosting all clients´ data in Germany. See more from TreasuryView security matters.
Comparison: Modern Cloud Debt Management vs Traditional System
| Traditional TMS | Modern Cloud System TreasuryView | |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation | Usually 4-18 months | Immediate, cancel anytime |
| User | Professional, requires training | Intuitive, suitable for all finance levels |
| Annual Cost | High upfront, ongoing time and license costs | Subscription-based, affordable pricing |
| Scalability | Might requires significant hardware upgrades | Highly scalable without significant additional costs |
| Security | Dependent on in-house measures; often outdated | Advanced security features, regular updates |
| Integration with systemy | Often requires custom solutions | Easy integration with existing systems |
| User Accessibility | Access mainly from on-premises | Accessible anywhere via internet |
| Latest Market Data | Not available | Pre-integrated |
| Automation | Entreprise automation | Personal and enterprise automation |
| Risk Engine | None | Built-in |
Modern businesses can’t rely on traditional treasury management systems anymore
Cloud-based solutions make debt management better and easier, especially for teams in SMBs and teams who search the alternative for Static Spreadsheets.
- Companies that switch to cloud treasury software save 20-35% in costs;
- Their productivity jumps by 70% thanks to automated processes and live visibility.
Cloud solutions are changing how financial decisions are made. AI-powered analytics and integrated market data cut forecast errors in half and let companies test different scenarios easily. They also improve compliance management and build a solid data foundation that all stakeholders can use.
Business leaders should take a hard look at their treasury operations.
Old systems waste resources with long setups, security risks, and integration problems. Cloud solutions fix these issues.
Cloud treasury software has become the new standard for debt management. The revolution that “it needs to take ages and €€€ to work” has begin.
You can make better decisions already tomorrow.
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