Modular CPM stacks look fine on a slide, but the hidden cost shows up in integrations, maintenance, and slow change cycles. In this episode, host Andy Smetana welcomes returning guest Dave Collins, Director of Solutions Consulting and Strategic Alliances at OneStream Software, to break down why SAP’s modular approach creates technical debt — and how OneStream’s unified platform helps finance teams move faster with fewer moving parts.
Andy and Dave trace SAP’s CPM history, why “assemble-the-modules” leads to extra work, and what changes when planning, consolidation, reconciliations, and analytics live in one application. They cover OneStream’s extensible dimensionality, user-based licensing, and SAP integrations (including Azure Relay–based connectivity) that reduce risk and speed up close-to-forecast workflows. You’ll hear practical guidance for SAP legacy shops evaluating modernization without a lift-and-shift.
Listen now:
How modular CPM creates technical debt and slows transformation
Where OneStream’s unified architecture removes data movement and rework
Extensible dimensionality: modeling actuals vs. plan without duplicating apps
Integration options for SAP ERPs that satisfy IT and speed delivery
Why user-based licensing + built-in solutions improve ROI and adoption
Dave Collins is the Director of Strategic Alliances at OneStream Software and a regular guest on the CPM Customer Success Podcast. With a background in finance technology and years of experience supporting transformation at scale, Dave helps enterprise teams future-proof their operations through unified CPM strategies.
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