Benchmarking for Finance and Related Departments

The current market environment continues to add complexities to the finance function. Growing governmental regulations and external audit firm oversight has raised the expectations for internal control environments. Companies are forced to revisit areas such as the budgeting process, compliance functions, finance expense structure and the performance of their investment portfolio. The Ward benchmarking program for finance helps CFOs and other financial executives evaluate these important areas.

Benefits

Provides enhanced visibility for financial and internal audit practices and the effects of business decisions on these functions.
Objectively measures the performance of finance and related functions.
Analyzes expenses and staffing levels for all major finance activities adjusted for premium size and ownership structure.
Highlights and tracks major performance metrics impacting expense and operational activities.
Reassures Board of Directors and management with an external review of a highly visible business function.