challenge
Our client, a global athletic apparel brand, needed a technical partner to enable data architecture, engineering, and visualization for their FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) team. Disparate data sources and lack of alignment among key stakeholders put key initiatives at risk. With the high-pressure retail season starting in mid-October, accurate and timely financial reporting was non-negotiable; setting up the new structure, and fast, was imperative. Any delays or system changes beyond that date could disrupt sales reporting during the most critical time of year. The new structure needed to be fully operational before this deadline, ready to support business decisions in real-time.
solution
Sparq took ownership of our client’s project portfolio, bringing structure and clarity to everything from quarterly planning and intake processes to onboarding and risk management. We created workflows, managed timelines, and made sure everyone, from new hires to stakeholders, had what they needed to move forward without roadblocks.
Some of the key ways we helped:
results
By putting the right structure in place, the FP&A team was fully equipped to deliver insights when they mattered most. Over 100 team members were directly supported through our work, and even more felt the impact across finance, operations, and product teams. As our first project within the FP&A team, our long-standing partnership with this client gave them the confidence to continue our work together on an even broader scale. The streamlined onboarding, planning, and project management processes allowed the team to meet critical deadlines, manage risks effectively, and deliver strategic insights, ultimately driving improved decision-making and business outcomes company-wide.
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