Background and objectives
EPIC for French rail transport
In the context of a merger/division, guarantee the operational continuity of the accounting and financial activities of the new post-merger entity
Our mission
Diagnosis of existing situation and macro-analysis of impact of major changes
Project organization and governance framework, macro planning and steering tools
Structuring and launching of the Accounting Continuity project – Instruction of the 12 identified accounting and finance continuity projects
Defining and drafting common practices and standards
Development of target flowcharts (finance process mapping) and identification of possible chain breaks to be secured
Creation of an accounting and finance continuity guide for all employees
Contribution to the detailed design of management information systems
Instruction in technical accounting and finance subjects (capitalized production, full costing, etc.)
Structuring and launch of the change management and operational security project for the switchover of information systems
Results
First fences successfully completed
Building a reference framework for new accounting processes
Organization of a training forum for 1,500 people over 10 days in 4 cities, bringing together people involved in projects, purchasing and finance.
