Let’s be honest - as a CFO, you’re expected to have all the answers, and fast. Whether it’s your CEO asking for updated cash flow numbers, or the board wanting forecasts by tomorrow, the pressure can be constant. But if you’re like most finance leaders we talk to, you’re still fighting the same challenges, such as; 

• Chasing down data from different systems that don’t talk to each other. 
• Spending way too much time manually pulling reports together. 
• Wondering if the numbers you’re working with are even up to date. 
• Worrying about compliance, audit trails, and reporting accuracy. 
• As well as trying to scale reporting as the business grows - without hiring a whole new team. 

If any of that sounds familiar, you definitely aren’t alone. However, there is a smarter way to work - and that’s where Smart IT and EMAsphere come in. 

 

Why EMAsphere? Because you deserve better than spreadsheets 

At Smart IT, we’ve partnered with EMAsphere because it gives CFOs what they’ve been asking for: 

• Real-time insights into financial performance. 
• Automated, accurate reports - ready when you need them. 
• Easy-to-use dashboards that bring all your key metrics together. 
• The ability to forecast and plan for the future - not just report on the past. 
• Instead of spending days pulling together numbers, you log in and see everything you need on one screen - updated in real time, no manual work. 

Now let’s talk about the real pain points CFOs are facing 

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Here are some things we hear from CFOs all the time: 

1

“Our data lives in so many different systems, it’s a nightmare to consolidate.” 

If your finance, sales, payroll, and CRM data are all in separate places, reporting takes way longer than it should - and mistakes are inevitable. 

2

“Month-end takes forever because we’re still doing things manually.” 

We’ve worked with companies that spend two weeks just on month-end reporting - and by the time the numbers are ready, they’re already out of date. 

3

“I don’t trust that the data I’m seeing is the latest.” 

When you’re pulling data from static spreadsheets, you’re always second-guessing whether you’ve got the latest version - not great when you’re presenting to the board. 

4

“I’m worried we’re not audit-ready.” 

Manual processes mean errors - and errors mean risk. Having a system that’s always compliant and traceable gives you peace of mind. 

5

“As we grow, reporting is getting harder, not easier.” 

Adding new entities, currencies, or business units? Spreadsheets don’t scale. You need something that grows with you. 

 

How does EMAsphere (alongside Smart IT) solve these challenges? 

Here’s how it works when you bring EMAsphere into the mix - and how we at Smart IT make sure it works seamlessly with Odoo and your other systems: 

• Integrated data - all in one place 

EMAsphere connects directly to Odoo, your accounting platform, and other key tools, so your data flows in automatically. No more chasing people for the latest numbers. 

• Real-time, automated reports 

Reports update as your data updates - so when the CEO asks for an update, you already have it. 

• Forecasting and scenario planning 

Need to model what happens if revenue drops 10%? Or what a new investment will do to cash flow? You can do that in minutes - not hours. 

• Compliance built in 

Because the data is always connected and up to date, you’ve got a full audit trail and everything you need for compliance - without extra work. 

• Scales as you grow 

Whether you’re adding new regions, subsidiaries, or currencies, EMAsphere grows with you - without adding headcount. 

And if you’re using Odoo? Even better. 

Since we’re Odoo specialists, we make sure EMAsphere and Odoo are perfectly synced. 

Here’s what that means for you: 

• Pre-built dashboards that are ready to go - so you can hit the ground running. 
• No tech skills required - everything’s easy to use, even if you’re not a the most tech-savvy 
• Customisable as you grow - start simple, and add more as your needs evolve. 
• Real-time dashboards that give you the big picture - and the details. 

Imagine seeing live revenue, expenses, cash flow, and forecasts - all on one screen. That's what you get. 

 

Why this actually changes your role as CFO 

Here’s the real benefit: You stop spending time gathering data, and start spending time using it. 

Instead of focusing on "What happened last month?" you can focus on: 

• "Where are we going next?" 
• "What risks are on the horizon?" 
• "What opportunities should we jump on now?" 

In short: You become a strategic partner to the business, not just the person who reports the numbers. 

And let’s be clear: this helps the entire business 

When the CFO has real-time insight, everyone makes better decisions: 

• Faster answers for leadership - no more "I’ll get back to you." 
• Smarter investments - because you know what you can afford to do, and when. 
• Happier investors and boards - because you always have accurate, up-to-date reports. 
• A finance function that’s ready to scale - without burning out the team. 

 

Want to see how this could work in your business? 

We’ve helped companies like yours integrate EMAsphere with Odoo to gain real-time financial insights - without the usual complexity. 

Check out how Smart IT and EMAsphere work together! 

Or, if you’d rather chat it through, get in touch - we’re always happy to explore what’s possible for your business.