Client
Global fleet management company
Industry
Fleet management and mobility services
Primary goal
Finance transformation
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine (Alliance: SAP)
Make finance scalable
Operating at scale becomes increasingly difficult when finance environments are weighed down by legacy technology and inconsistent data. For a global fleet management company, a complex mix of customized ERP systems was slowing reporting cycles, limiting visibility, and creating challenges at critical reporting periods.
This case study shows how KPMG worked with the organization to simplify its finance landscape through the adoption of SAP S/4HANA, creating a consolidated view of financial data and laying the groundwork for stronger insight, more efficient operations, and future modernization.
One ERP platform
Replaces legacy systems and reduces complexity
Automated transactions
Simplify invoicing and payments
Less manual effort
Reduces data entry and manipulation
More time for insight
Enables faster, more reliable financial analysis
Client transformation journey
- Before
- During
- After
Fragmented systems limiting insight and growth
A global fleet management company was using a highly customized, highly complex mix of legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. As a result, it was taking too long to enter financial data and manipulate data for analysis and insights, particularly at the end of the financial year. Since this legacy infrastructure no longer had vendor support, it also created a risk to business continuity.
The company wanted to reduce the complexity of its ERP platforms, unify management with a single pane of glass, and build a foundation for modern technologies and digital solutions it was looking to implement in the future. The company decided to modernize by moving to SAP S/4HANA, a centralized ERP system that would connect and integrate data from all of its departments, including finance, human resources, and procurement.
While the company had decided on SAP as its platform, a collaborator was needed to help deliver an on-time and on-budget implementation with business-as-usual operations in the new SAP S/4HANA environment. The company originally brought in another service provider, starting implementation in late 2021, but it wasn’t seeing the desired results. That’s when they brought in KPMG.
Rebuilding the finance backbone with confidence
KPMG worked closely with the client to stabilize and refocus the SAP S/4HANA program, shaping services around the organization’s priorities, operating model, and pace of change. The engagement spanned the United States and Canada, followed by Mexico, requiring close coordination across regions and business functions.
The team helped replace multiple legacy ERP platforms containing disparate general ledgers and native systems, standardizing finance processes and introducing leading practices through SAP-enabled redesign. A core priority was establishing a single chart of accounts (CoA) to create a trusted, centralized source of financial data.
Using the KPMG Powered Enterprise framework, aligned with SAP Activate, the team supported the full lifecycle of the transformation:
- Validate: Confirmed and documented a fit‑for‑purpose SAP S/4HANA solution
- Construct: Iteratively built and tested the solution to meet business requirements
- Deploy: Prepared users and supported go‑live while maintaining business‑as‑usual operations
- Evolve: Delivered post‑go‑live support, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement
KPMG also implemented SAP S/4HANA modules across Record‑to‑Report (R2R), Source‑to‑Pay (S2P), Cash‑to‑Cash (C2C), Cash Management, and Tax processes. To further strengthen controls and data quality, the team supported the development of BlackLine transaction matching for Canada and the U.S., automating reconciliation across multiple data sources.
Recognizing that technology alone would not ensure success, KPMG embedded organizational change management throughout the program – working with leadership to align stakeholders, build user readiness, and drive adoption across the organization.
A single source of truth powering smarter decisions
Today, the company operates on a modern ERP platform that delivers a true single pane of glass for finance. Manual, time‑intensive processes have been reduced, while general ledger transactions for invoicing and payments are now automated, helping improve workflows, manage high transaction volumes, and de‑risk operations.
With a centralized CoA and a single source of truth, finance teams can spend less time manipulating data and more time generating insights. Just as importantly, the organization now has a scalable foundation to support future modernization initiatives, including further transformation of billing and other core processes.
The program has also enabled stronger governance, improved audit support, and higher confidence in financial data which has positioned the organization to execute its broader growth strategy.
Alliance spotlight
The transformation was enabled through close collaboration with SAP and BlackLine. SAP S/4HANA provided the core digital finance platform, while BlackLine transaction matching strengthened automation, controls, and data integrity. Together, these alliance technologies helped accelerate delivery and improve the quality and sustainability of outcomes.
How we make the difference
By combining deep SAP expertise, proven methodology, and a human‑centred approach to change, KPMG helped this organization move beyond complexity toward clarity. Make the difference by building a finance function that supports growth, resilience, and insight – today and into the future. Connect with KPMG to explore how modern finance systems can unlock value across your organization.
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