Industry
Faith Based
Challenge
The Crossing Church faced challenges with a manual budgeting process that required custom spreadsheets for each department, leading to frequent errors and time-consuming updates. This method hindered the church's ability to achieve efficient and transparent financial oversight across departments.
Results
After implementing an automated financial management platform, decision-making doubled in speed, annual costs were reduced by $25,000, and budgeting time was cut by 50%. Department heads gained direct access to real-time data and reporting, fostering a collaborative and proactive approach to financial planning and enhancing overall accuracy and efficiency in budget management.
Martus has been a game changer for budgeting. Our previous process involved custom created spreadsheets for every department and there were frequently errors in the process. Now budgeting is much more simple and accurate.
About The Crossing Church
The Crossing Church's mission is for the world to know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. Their core values are to honor God’s presence, love people, pursue excellence, and be real.The Solution
Laura McMeans, the Finance Manager at The Crossing Church, has experienced significant enhancements in their financial management since they adopted Martus Solutions. Operating within the Churches industry, where efficient budgeting and forecasting are crucial, Martus Solutions has greatly simplified essential tasks.
Compared to other solutions that Laura had previously used or considered, Martus stands out for its user access capabilities. Department heads can not only view reports but also drill down into specific details without relying on intermediaries. This empowerment stands in stark contrast to prior methods where access was restricted or cumbersome.
The Results
Martus Solutions offers a host of features that have been instrumental in streamlining The Crossing Church’s financial reporting and budgeting processes. Automatic nightly updates ensure that data is always current, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing errors. Ease of access means that users can retrieve important information quickly. Additionally, the platform allows notes to be added directly to budget spreadsheets and facilitates effortless budget reforecasting while preserving historical data for future reference.
The organizational impact has been profound. The streamlined budgeting process means less time spent revisiting past budgets during planning meetings. Instead, team members can immediately focus on forward-looking financial planning using real-time data. This efficiency translates into a more dynamic planning environment.
Laura notes that one of the standout features of Martus is its ability to allow every department head to view their own budget and actual transaction information whenever needed. This kind of access has decentralized and democratized financial oversight within The Crossing Church, making it easier for each department to take ownership of their financial plans and outcomes.
