A financial information system book
By Alfredo Izaguirre
Author's vision
Alfredo Izaguirre
This book responds to the need to capture the best practices learned from leading technology solutions organizations such as IBM, the extensive experience as a functional director in large-scale projects implementing industry-leading ERP applications, the theoretical foundations derived from a solid academic background, and, above all, the importance of merging the active participation of the end user with the technical expertise of the systems professional in implementation teams to ensure project success.
A resource for strategic professionals
Project managers will be able to understand the scope and complexity of these initiatives, applying a proven methodology that guarantees results. Meanwhile, functional users will be prepared to adapt and become agents of change within their organizations.
In addition, professionals such as systems engineers, accountants, and administrators will discover unique opportunities in consulting on these projects, learning how to transform a large investment into a competitive advantage for companies.
Content
Successful Financial Information Systems Projects offers a comprehensive guide to the key challenges and strategies for implementing a financial ERP system. The book is divided into three main sections:
Vision
The introspective vision that the organization must develop to understand its true needs, assess the risks that such a project represents, and propose carrying out an intelligent evaluation based on what is most convenient for the company, avoiding contamination of the decision by external interests.
Methodology
The globally recognized project management methodology
applied to that of an ERP, with the theoretical bases required for a project
manager but with the valuable addition of vast experience in this type of
projects.
Start-up
A section of chapters focused on the development of a financial information system, addressing very specific and critical aspects of the parameterization, design, and implementation of these applications; they are a kind of "turnkey" solution that will lead to project success.