Financial Transformation Experts

We Turn Business
Processes Into
Competitive Advantage.

FTE Consult partners with growing organizations to transform finance operations — from system selection and implementation to long-term advisory. We bring operator-level expertise to every engagement.

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20+
Years Experience
Operational finance & transformation
100+
Transformations
ERP, EPM, SCM, and process redesign
CPA
Certified
PricewaterhouseCoopers background
PE-backed
Experience
Renewables, tech, industrial sectors
What We Do

Finance Transformation
End-to-End.

From process redesign and system selection to implementation and ongoing advisory — we bring the full picture into view so nothing falls through the cracks between workstreams.

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ERP Implementation

We lead the full ERP lifecycle — selection, architecture design, implementation management, and hypercare. We protect your design intent and manage the vendor so the build matches the vision.

Oracle FusionNetSuiteMicrosoft D365COA DesignEntity Structure
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EPM & Financial Close

We design and implement consolidation environments, financial close processes, and management reporting frameworks that turn month-end from a scramble into a system.

OneStreamOracle EPMFCCSConsolidationNarrative Reporting
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Integration Architecture

We design the data flows that connect your systems — ERP to EPM, payroll to GL, project management to financials — with reconciliation controls built in, not bolted on afterward.

API DesignProcorePayroll FeedsMaster Data
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Procure-to-Pay

We build procurement processes from scratch or optimize existing ones — catalog development, supplier onboarding, PO governance, AP automation, and three-way match. Clean data at the source of every transaction.

P2P DesignCatalog DevelopmentAP AutomationSCM
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FP&A Transformation

We redesign planning and forecasting processes — driver-based models, integrated actuals feeds, forecast governance, and management reporting that gives leadership the insight to act.

Driver-Based PlanningForecast DesignDashboardsVariance Analysis
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Strategic Advisory

We serve as the long-term advisor who holds the entire architecture in mind — across system generations, leadership transitions, and organizational growth. We stay beyond go-live.

Roadmap DesignM&A ReadinessVendor SelectionArchitecture
Why FTE Consult

Operator-Level Expertise.
Not Just Implementation.

We've sat in the CFO's chair, managed global finance functions, and led transformations from the inside. That experience is what separates strategic advice from generic consulting.

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We see across workstreams
No silo blindness between ERP, EPM, procurement, and reporting. We hold the full picture.
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We challenge vendor direction
When the vendor's recommendation doesn't serve your architecture, we push back — with data and credibility.
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We build for the long term
Documentation, master data governance, and design decisions that survive leadership transitions and rapid growth.
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We stay through hypercare
Not just at go-live. We remain engaged through stabilization, optimization, and the next phase.

"FTE Consult brings real operator-level process knowledge. They know how ERP decisions ripple through procurement, reporting, master data, and day-to-day execution — and they jump in wherever the gaps are. They made a complicated transformation feel manageable."

VP
VP of Finance
Renewable Energy Portfolio Company
Technologies We Work With
Oracle Fusion ERP NetSuite OneStream Oracle EPM Cloud FCCS / EPBCS Procore Oracle SCM Narrative Reporting Power BI Microsoft D365
What We Offer

Our Services

From discovery through long-term advisory — we cover the full transformation lifecycle.

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ERP Selection & Implementation
System Transformation

We lead the full ERP lifecycle — from drafting demo scripts and running vendor selection to managing implementation and hypercare. We ensure the build matches the business design, not just the vendor's standard template.

Discovery-to-go-live program management
Demo script development and vendor scoring
Contract negotiation and right-sized licensing
Chart of accounts and entity structure design
Implementation partner oversight and escalation
Hypercare support and Wave 2 planning
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EPM, Close & Consolidation
Financial Performance

We design consolidation environments and financial close frameworks that give leadership accurate, timely data — and a reporting layer that tells the story behind the numbers.

Multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations
Alternative consolidation hierarchies
Org-by-period and minority interest management
Narrative reporting and board pack automation
Integrated close process design
Management reporting and variance storytelling
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Procure-to-Pay & SCM
Process & Controls

We design and build procurement processes where none exist, or optimize broken ones — ensuring every purchase flows through a controlled process that feeds clean financial data downstream.

Full P2P process design from scratch
Catalog development and supplier onboarding
PO governance, approval workflows, and three-way match
AP automation and exception management
Supplier portal and qualification management
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FP&A & Planning Transformation
Finance Modernization

We redesign planning and forecasting from the ground up — moving teams away from spreadsheets and toward integrated, driver-based systems that produce actionable insight on demand.

Driver-based planning and forecasting models
Integrated actuals feeds from ERP to EPM
Forecast governance and cadence design
CFO dashboard and self-service reporting
Zero-based budgeting and cost redesign
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Integration & Data Architecture
Systems & Data

We design the integration layer that connects your financial systems — ensuring data flows accurately from source to report, with reconciliation controls embedded rather than bolted on.

ERP ↔ EPM ↔ reporting data flow design
Master data strategy and governance framework
Source-to-report traceability
API-first, low-maintenance integration patterns
Procore, payroll, and third-party integrations
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Strategic Advisory & Roadmap
Long-Term Partnership

We serve as the trusted advisor who holds the entire architecture in mind — defining the roadmap, managing the partners, and staying engaged through every phase of growth.

Technology roadmap aligned to business needs
Vendor selection and contract negotiation
Implementation partner sourcing and management
M&A readiness and entity integration playbooks
Ongoing architecture governance
Who We Serve

Built for Organizations
That Are Growing Fast.

We specialize in companies at inflection points — where the systems and processes that got you here won't get you to the next stage.

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Renewable Energy
Development-to-asset lifecycle, multi-entity consolidation, PE-backed growth
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Infrastructure & Construction
Project accounting, Procore integration, cost control and reporting
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Private Equity Portfolio
Carve-outs, M&A integration, TSA design, investor reporting
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Technology & Life Sciences
Complex allocations, global operations, software-intensive finance
How We Engage

A Phased Approach
Built Around You.

We flex up or down based on where you need us most — from running the full program end-to-end, to stepping in as a strategic advisor alongside your team. Every engagement starts with understanding what you actually need.

Where we start: A focused discovery engagement to define your roadmap, assess your options, and build the business case before any implementation commitment is made.

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Discovery & Roadmap
Deep sessions with all stakeholders — Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and leadership. We document current state, define future state, and build a prioritized roadmap before any vendor conversation begins.
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Vendor Selection & Contracts
We draft demo scripts, run the full selection process, score all vendors, and negotiate contracts. We avoid shelfware and right-size licensing to control costs — typically saving multiples of our fee in the process.
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Architecture & Implementation
We lead business architecture design and oversee implementation partners — ensuring the full vision is built, not just the minimum viable scope. We manage UAT, hypercare, and Wave 2 planning.
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Long-Term Advisory
We stay engaged as the trusted advisor who holds the full architecture in mind — planning Phase 2+ initiatives, advising on M&A readiness, and evolving the system as the business grows.
How We Flex
Capability
Requirements & Scripts
Full demo script authoring, RFP documentation, and functional requirements definition.
Capability
Vendor Management
All vendor communications, scoring, and evaluation managed end-to-end.
Capability
Partner Hiring
Sourcing and contracting implementation partners with the right fit for your scope.
Capability
Architecture Ownership
Full design and governance of the finance architecture across all systems.
Capability
Implementation Oversight
Managing delivery to ensure the vision is executed — not just what's easiest for the vendor.
Capability
Strategic Advisory
Long-term trusted advisor across system generations, M&A, and organizational growth.
Typical Timelines
Discovery & Roadmap4–6 weeks
Vendor Selection & Contracting8–14 weeks
ERP Implementation16–24 weeks
Strategic AdvisoryOngoing
Our Team

Leadership

Operator-level expertise with a track record across global finance functions and enterprise transformations.

Ed Burke
Ed Burke
CEO & Principal Consultant
CPA Operational Finance Business Architecture ERP & EPM Finance Transformation

Ed Burke brings nearly 20 years of experience in operational finance, accounting, and business and digital transformation. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he earned his CPA license, before joining Qualcomm's semiconductor division for over a decade.

At Qualcomm, Ed held diverse roles spanning commercial pricing, finance leadership for the Automotive Business Unit, global distribution channel management, Asia-Pacific controllership and operations, SG&A finance, software license management, and acquisition integration — building rare breadth across both operational and strategic finance.

Ed then joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as Senior Director of Finance for the Global IT organization, where he led FP&A for a $1B+ function — overseeing complex allocations, global software purchasing, product implementation reviews, vendor selection and negotiations, and spearheading an annual Zero-Based Redesign initiative that delivered significant cost savings year over year.

Most recently, Ed led the FinApp practice at a leading consulting firm, guiding clients through application selection and implementation for ERPs, SCMs, and CPM/EPM solutions across a broad portfolio of PE-backed companies in the renewable energy sector. Clients consistently describe him as a strategic partner with deep operational expertise — someone who drives practical process improvements that align business and technology, and stays engaged long after go-live.

Ed founded FTE Consult to deliver the same caliber of operator-level advisory that large companies take for granted — to organizations that are growing fast and need a trusted expert in their corner.

Career Background
FTE Consult
CEO & Principal Consultant — Finance Transformation Advisory
5P Consulting
Sr. Director, Business Architecture — FinApp Practice Lead
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Director of Finance — Global IT ($1B+ function)
Qualcomm
10+ Years — Finance leadership across multiple global divisions
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Public Accounting — CPA License
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Whether you're evaluating a new ERP, untangling a broken close process, or building a finance function from the ground up — we'd love to hear about it. No pressure, no generic sales pitch.

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01 A 30-minute discovery call to understand your situation
02 A clear point of view on your priorities and options
03 A proposed engagement approach and phasing recommendation

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