Let’s face it—finance and accounting aren’t for the faint-hearted. Add a powerful but complex solution like OneStream into the mix, and suddenly, your finance team’s day feels like an Olympic marathon. But how do you know when it’s time to bring in the reinforcements? Here are five dead giveaways that OneStream managed services could be your next lifeline.
1. You’ve Developed the ‘Late-Night Spreadsheet Stare’
If you find yourself squinting at endless spreadsheets at 11:43 PM on a Tuesday, with the vague hope that one more coffee will help you magically spot that missing figure—it’s time to call in help. OneStream managed services can reduce manual labor, automate repetitive tasks, and help you sleep before midnight. Because honestly, “sleep-deprived spreadsheet savant” isn’t a title you want to brag about.
2. Your Data Feels Like a Game of Hide-and-Seek
If retrieving numbers from OneStream feels like playing a never-ending game of hide-and-seek, you’re not alone. Managed services can optimize data integrations and streamline reporting, meaning you no longer have to dig through layers of figures like Indiana Jones.
3. ‘Financial Close’ Sounds More Like ‘A Mission to Mars’
You know it’s time for managed services when your monthly close process rivals the length and complexity of NASA’s next launch. With experts at the helm, managed services ensure your close process is smooth, on-time, and way less nerve-wracking than actual space travel. Bonus: your finance team gets to retire their astronaut helmets and focus on more strategic tasks.
4. Your OneStream “Wish List” Grows Longer by the Day
If you’ve lost count of the customizations, upgrades, and fixes you need but haven’t had time to tackle, it might be time for outside help. Managed services bring a team of specialists who can help knock out that list, keeping your OneStream environment up-to-date and optimized without your in-house team feeling like they’re constantly running a marathon.
5. Your IT Team Starts Ghosting Your Emails
It started with unanswered emails and evolved into “out of office” replies at suspiciously odd times. If your IT team is avoiding your OneStream questions like the plague, it’s time to call for backup. Managed services can provide a dedicated team who won’t mysteriously disappear the moment you mention “integration issue” or “custom configuration.”
Wrapping Up
The indicators are clear—if your team’s been burning the midnight oil, playing data detective, or getting snubbed by IT, it’s time to consider OneStream managed services. These pros can keep your OneStream environment running smoother than a well-oiled machine, so your team can get back to doing what they do best!
