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Modern Finance teams are under more pressure than ever to deliver faster insights, tighter forecasts, and unified planning across the organization. Yet many initiatives stall because traditional CPM implementations are lengthy, complex, and resource-intensive.

That's where the combination of OneStream CPMx and Aptelligence's Super Scaler delivery approach changes the conversation.

A New Era of Rapid OneStream Delivery

As a OneStream Super Scaler Partner, Aptelligence is uniquely positioned to help organizations deploy enterprise-grade solutions at unprecedented speed. Leveraging CPMx accelerators, proven implementation frameworks, and deep functional expertise, Aptelligence enables companies to stand up core capabilities—such as financial consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting—in a matter of weeks.

Rather than waiting months or years to see value, Finance leaders can quickly activate a unified platform that aligns strategy, operations, and financial performance.

With Aptelligence + OneStream, organizations benefit from:

• Rapid deployment timelines measured in weeks, not months
• Enterprise-grade governance and scalability from day one
• Lower implementation costs through standardized accelerators
• Faster ROI through focused, outcome-driven delivery

Workforce Planning: A Strategic Priority for Modern Finance

Recent recognition of OneStream as a top performer in ISG's latest Workforce Planning Buyers Guide™ highlights a growing trend: workforce planning has become one of the most highly scrutinized processes within budgeting and forecasting.

Organizations are increasingly looking for solutions that unify:

• Hiring and headcount planning
• Skills capacity modeling
• Retention and talent strategies
• Financial planning and operational alignment

Among 16 leading platforms evaluated, OneStream stood out for its unified architecture, advanced planning capabilities, and ability to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility across Finance, HR, and operations.

This recognition reinforces what many forward-thinking organizations already know—modern workforce planning requires a single, integrated platform rather than disconnected tools and spreadsheets.

The Power of OneStream CPMx

OneStream CPMx provides a scalable foundation that allows organizations to deploy targeted capabilities quickly while maintaining a roadmap for long-term transformation. Whether starting with consolidations, planning, or workforce modeling, companies can expand into additional capabilities without replatforming or rebuilding.

Key advantages include:

• A unified data model that eliminates fragmented planning processes
• Advanced scenario modeling for workforce and financial forecasting
• Built-in extensibility to evolve with organizational growth
• Seamless alignment between strategic initiatives and operational execution

Why Aptelligence Accelerates Value

Technology alone doesn't deliver transformation—execution does. Aptelligence's Super Scaler approach combines deep OneStream expertise with practical finance experience, enabling rapid deployments that remain aligned with business strategy.

By focusing on high-impact use cases and proven implementation patterns, Aptelligence helps organizations:

• Reduce implementation risk
• Accelerate adoption across Finance and HR
• Deliver measurable business outcomes faster

The result is a practical, scalable path to modernizing performance management—without the long timelines or excessive costs typically associated with enterprise CPM initiatives.

Measured in Weeks. Designed for Long-Term Impact.

As organizations continue to modernize workforce planning and financial operations, the combination of OneStream CPMx and Aptelligence's rapid delivery model offers a compelling alternative to traditional implementations.

OneStream's recognition in ISG's Workforce Planning Buyers Guide™ underscores the platform's strength. Aptelligence's Super Scaler delivery ensures that value is realized quickly—helping organizations move from strategy to execution faster than ever before.

For Finance teams looking to unify planning, improve visibility, and accelerate transformation, the future of CPM is no longer measured in months or years.

It's measured in weeks.

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry operates under some of the most complex financial, regulatory, and operational requirements across any sector. From strict Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) such as CAS 410 and CAS 418, organizations must balance operational agility with rigorous governance, security, and reporting discipline. As a result, finance teams often rely on intricate planning models, forward pricing calculations, and overhead rate structures that demand both deep industry knowledge and advanced technology solutions.

Industry Pains and Operational Complexity

Many A&D organizations continue to depend heavily on Excel-based planning and reporting processes. While familiar, these manual workflows introduce risk through broken formulas, disconnected data, and limited consolidated reporting visibility. Managing direct, indirect, and forward pricing models — along with overhead rate calculations and project-based reporting — requires significant time and resources. Additionally, organizations face unique hiring and engagement constraints, including requirements for U.S. citizenship, background checks, and strict security protocols, all while maintaining extensive project documentation standards.

Business Needs Driving Transformation

Modern A&D finance teams are seeking to streamline and standardize budgeting, forecasting, and forward pricing activities across business units and subsidiaries. Centralized platforms that automate data collection, validation, and consolidation help reduce manual effort while improving accuracy and audit readiness. Unified reporting and standardized planning processes allow leadership to gain clearer insights into program performance, indirect cost structures, and enterprise-wide financial outcomes.

Understanding A&D Accounting and Compliance

Defense contractors operate within a specialized cost accounting framework. Direct costs such as labor and materials are charged directly to projects, while indirect costs — including facilities, administration, and IT — are accumulated into cost pools. Corporate overhead and home office expenses must be properly allocated across segments, and organizations must carefully segregate allowable and unallowable costs to maintain compliance. These requirements drive the need for structured systems that support audit trails, transparent allocations, and consistent governance.

Cost Pools, Rates, and Forward Pricing

Cost pooling enables organizations to calculate indirect rates that support government contract pricing. Common pools include manufacturing overhead, material handling, and independent R&D (IR&D). Rates are derived by dividing total pool costs by an appropriate allocation base — for example, a material handling pool might calculate a 10% rate from $1 million in pool costs against $10 million in material dollars. These rates directly influence forward pricing strategies and competitive bidding for future contracts, making accuracy and traceability critical.

The Aptelligence Advantage

Aptelligence brings proven delivery experience and deep functional knowledge of the Aerospace & Defense landscape. With architects who understand CAS-compliant cost structures, forward pricing methodologies, and the operational realities of secure environments, Aptelligence helps A&D organizations modernize planning and reporting while maintaining compliance. By replacing fragmented spreadsheet-driven processes with unified, scalable solutions, A&D finance teams can achieve greater control, efficiency, and confidence in their financial operations — positioning them for long-term growth and mission-critical success.