Innovation and Agility: The Keys to Onepoint's Business Growth

Onepoint, a global leader in digital transformation consultancy, has a mission to guide organizations through their digital transformation, offering comprehensive services from strategy definition to digital and technological execution. With a strong presence in France, Canada, Belgium, and the Asia Pacific, Onepoint is dedicated to fostering innovation and operational excellence.

As Onepoint continued to experience rapid growth, with annual increases nearing 20% through organic expansion and acquisitions, the need for a scalable, efficient, and integrated system became apparent. The company’s previous information systems were unable to keep pace with the complexities of managing a growing, international workforce and diverse financial operations. The challenge was not only to maintain profitable growth but also to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making across the organization.

The deployment of Workday was a strategic decision aimed at transforming Onepoint’s internal functions to better serve its ambitious growth plans. The Workday comprehensive platform—covering HCM, recruitment, project management, finance, and reporting—was selected to align with Onepoint’s strong HR values and financial management principles. This choice marked a shift toward a more integrated, data-driven approach, enhancing accessibility to critical business insights and accelerating decision-making processes.

Operational efficiency underpins Onepoint’s growth.

Workday eliminated time-consuming tasks such as data reconciliation, allowing the finance team to focus on strategic activities. This efficiency gain supported Onepoint’s high growth and international expansion ambitions. 

With improved financial insights and forecasting capabilities, Onepoint transitioned from historical reporting to forward-looking financial strategies. This shift enabled more informed decision-making and supported the company’s robust acquisition strategy.

Deep insight fosters a strategic approach to challenges.

In an environment marked by swift technological evolution and fluctuating market demands, Onepoint navigated numerous challenges, such as executing effective global expansion strategies and achieving seamless integration of acquisitions. The implementation of Workday provided unparalleled visibility across the organization’s operations and an in-depth view of its financial standing, project efficiency, and employee productivity. The capability to derive actionable insights from complex data empowered Onepoint to make informed, strategic decisions, enhancing resource optimization and trend forecasting.

Workday impacted Onepoint’s strategy bys helping to preserve and enhance revenue streams. “On KPIs, I would say it has prevented revenue loss because, being in a unified system where project management is connected with finance, we have a complete overview of our costs,” says Finance Lead Gwenola Bouffandeau. This ensures the effective billing and revenue recognition in its entirety.” This holistic view of operations enabled Onepoint to ensure that no revenue was left unrecognized or unclaimed, directly contributing to the firm’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Furthermore, the flexibility and data accessibility enabled by Workday allowed Onepoint to quickly adapt to external pressures, including market changes and the global impact of unexpected events. The ability to swiftly analyze and respond to data meant that Onepoint could adjust its strategies in real time, ensuring business resilience and continuity in the face of uncertainty.  “Workday has been pivotal in our strategic planning, offering the insights and agility necessary to navigate operational challenges and seize new opportunities. It has become more than a mere tool; it’s the navigator that guides us through the complexities of contemporary business,” Bouffandeau says.

Pride and innovation: shaping talent’s future.

Onepoint has optimized not only its financial management but also its talent management, enhancing staff engagement and deploying skills more strategically across the organization. As a result, Onepoint has created a dynamic environment where employees are more engaged and their skills are aligned with the company’s strategic needs. 

Moreover, Workday has helped Onepoint to empower managers with real-time data, enabling them to make informed decisions swiftly and further enhancing operational efficiency and staff engagement.

The platform has become integral to Onepoint’s strategy of attracting and retaining top talent, crucial for sustaining its competitive edge in the fast-evolving digital transformation landscape.