{"id":999979150,"date":"2025-11-10T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999979150"},"modified":"2026-06-07T16:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:38:16","slug":"what-does-epm-consist-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/","title":{"rendered":"What does EPM consist of? Architecture, Modules &amp; How EPM Systems Work in Full?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of Vietnamese enterprises increasingly needing transparent financial management and accurate forecasting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/epm-la-gi\/\"><b>EPM (Enterprise Performance Management)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become an indispensable tool. This article helps you understand clearly <\/span><b>EPM components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>system structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>core module<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, how they work, as well as solutions <\/span><b>EPM.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Cac_Thanh_Phan_EPM_Gom_Nhung_Gi_Cau_Truc_Va_Module_Cot_Loi_Cua_He_Thong_EPM\" >What Are the Components of EPM? Core Structure and Modules of the EPM System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Chuc_Nang_Cac_Module_Trong_EPM_%E2%80%93_Cach_Moi_Thanh_Phan_Hoat_Dong_Trong_He_Sinh_Thai_EPM\" >EPM Module Functions \u2013 How Each Component Works in the EPM Ecosystem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Planning_Module\" >Planning Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Forecasting_Module\" >Forecasting Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Consolidation_Module\" >Consolidation Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Reporting_Module\" >Reporting Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Analytics_Module\" >Analytics Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Data_Management_Integration_Layer\" >Data Management &amp; Integration Layer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#EPM_Va_Quan_Tri_Du_Lieu_%E2%80%93_Nen_Tang_Cho_Ra_Quyet_Dinh_Chinh_Xac_Cua_CFO\" >EPM and Data Management \u2013 The Foundation for Accurate Decision Making by CFOs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Cac_Chi_So_KPI_Quan_Trong_Trong_EPM\" >Important KPIs in EPM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Ai_Su_Dung_EPM_Vai_Tro_Cua_CFO_FP_A_Va_Cac_Bo_Phan_Lien_Quan\" >Who Uses EPM? The Role of CFO, FP&amp;A, and Related Departments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Cau_Hoi_Thuong_Gap_Ve_Thanh_Phan_EPM_%E2%80%93_Tu_Module_Den_Ung_Dung_Thuc_Te\" >Frequently Asked Questions About EPM Components \u2013 From Modules to Practical Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/what-does-epm-consist-of\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_Thanh_Phan_EPM_Gom_Nhung_Gi_Cau_Truc_Va_Module_Cot_Loi_Cua_He_Thong_EPM\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Components of EPM? Core Structure and Modules of the EPM System<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM is not just a software but <\/span><b>corporate governance ecosystem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping CFOs and FP&amp;A connect data, plan, forecast, and report transparently. Understand <\/span><b>EPM components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Modules in EPM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first step to effective implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM systems typically include multiple <\/span><b>core module<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each module has its own function but all aim at optimizing financial performance. Before going into the details of each module, let&#039;s take a look at the main components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planning &amp; Budgeting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plan overall and detailed budgets by department, project, and product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forecasting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forecast revenue, costs, and profits based on flexible scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Consolidation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consolidate multi-company, multi-branch data according to Vietnamese accounting standards or IFRS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Performance Reporting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create real-time KPI reports and dashboards to help leaders make timely decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytics &amp; Dashboard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allows drill-down, analysis of performance variances and causes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Management &amp; Integration Layer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Connect ERP, standardize accounting data, link with BI systems to create a \u201csingle source of truth\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>EPM Architecture Comparison:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cloud EPM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fast deployment, easy upgrades, flexible costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-premise EPM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Full data control, high security but time consuming to deploy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, each <\/span><b>EPM components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plays the role of connecting data, helping businesses plan accurately, forecast flexibly and report promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chuc_Nang_Cac_Module_Trong_EPM_%E2%80%93_Cach_Moi_Thanh_Phan_Hoat_Dong_Trong_He_Sinh_Thai_EPM\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM Module Functions \u2013 How Each Component Works in the EPM Ecosystem<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before going into the details of each module, it should be emphasized that <\/span><b>What does EPM include?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not just the module name, but <\/span><b>how data moves and is processed throughout the system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each module plays a role in optimizing the FP&amp;A process and helping CFOs make accurate decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Detailed functions of the modules:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_Module\"><\/span><b>Planning Module<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Planning Module allows businesses to build detailed budgets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget by department, project, product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize according to \u201cwhat\u2011if\u201d scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support analysis of costs, revenue, and profits by each data dimension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Business users can create their own models, reducing IT dependency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forecasting_Module\"><\/span><b>Forecasting Module<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecasting helps to flexibly forecast market fluctuations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create different forecasting scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically calculate when assumptions change (e.g. exchange rates, revenue growth).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond quickly to real-time business situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help CFO and FP&amp;A update forecasts continuously, reducing risks due to market changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consolidation_Module\"><\/span><b>Consolidation Module<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidation Module consolidates data from multiple branches or subsidiaries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardize data according to VAS\/IFRS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidation of multidimensional financial statements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce manual data aggregation time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Generate accurate, transparent consolidated reports for management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reporting_Module\"><\/span><b>Reporting Module<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting Module generates real-time KPI reports and dashboards:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive, customizable dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial and operational KPI reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support drill-down from overview to details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CFOs and management can track performance instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytics_Module\"><\/span><b>Analytics Module<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics Module supports in-depth analysis:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drill-down data from overview to detail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variance analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify trends, forecast and optimize strategic decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Management_Integration_Layer\"><\/span><b>Data Management &amp; Integration Layer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data management is the foundation of EPM:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardize accounting data, manage assumptions centrally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports version control, records all changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Benefit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create a \u201csingle source of truth\u201d for the entire enterprise, reducing the risk of data errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPM_Va_Quan_Tri_Du_Lieu_%E2%80%93_Nen_Tang_Cho_Ra_Quyet_Dinh_Chinh_Xac_Cua_CFO\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM and Data Management \u2013 The Foundation for Accurate Decision Making by CFOs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any business, data is the most important asset. <\/span><b>EPM (Enterprise Performance Management)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only is it a planning and forecasting tool, but it is also a data management platform, helping Vietnamese businesses ensure transparent, accurate information and readiness for CFO strategic decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM focuses on <\/span><b>collect, standardize, and analyze financial data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from many sources, especially ERP and CRM. This process creates a <\/span><b>\u201csingle source of truth\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping to reduce errors and avoid data inconsistencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collect data from ERP:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import financial reports from branches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardize data on account structure, product codes, and business units.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centralized assumption management:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key assumptions such as exchange rates and revenue growth rates are managed centrally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an assumption changes, the system automatically updates the relevant report.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Version control:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each version of data and model is stored and records who changed it, what changed it, and when.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ERP \u2013 EPM \u2013 BI Linkage:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a seamless data chain from origin to analytical reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CFOs can drill down from the overview report to specific transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_Chi_So_KPI_Quan_Trong_Trong_EPM\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important KPIs in EPM<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To evaluate the effectiveness of <\/span><b>EPM system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and financial management, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are important metrics. KPIs not only measure performance but also reflect the level of successful implementation of modules in EPM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List of important KPIs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forecast Accuracy:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare revenue, cost, and profit forecasts with actuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This KPI helps FP&amp;A improve forecasting models and respond quickly to market fluctuations.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget Variance:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze variances between budget and actual by department, project, or product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps CFOs detect operational problems or unusual costs early.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planning Cycle Time (Planning completion time):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the effectiveness of the master planning process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortening planning time helps businesses respond quickly to changing business environments.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ROI on EPM System (EPM Investment Efficiency):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate the benefits versus the costs of implementation and operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPI is important for CFO to decide to expand or upgrade the system.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting Timeliness:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure KPI reports and dashboards are updated promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support managers with real-time data for decision making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ai_Su_Dung_EPM_Vai_Tro_Cua_CFO_FP_A_Va_Cac_Bo_Phan_Lien_Quan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Uses EPM? The Role of CFO, FP&amp;A, and Related Departments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPM is not just a tool for CFOs. This system is directly related to many departments in the business, from FP&amp;A, Controller to strategic managers, helping to decentralize and operate effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979153 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CEO-GC.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Role details:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CFO:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor financial strategy and KPIs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the ROI of an EPM system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make quick decisions based on aggregated and analyzed data.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FP&amp;A (Financial Planning &amp; Analysis):<\/b>&nbsp;\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget planning and forecasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze detailed data from the Analytics module.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize \u201cwhat\u2011if\u201d scenarios and support strategic decision making.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Controller:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidate reports from multiple subsidiaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure compliance with accounting standards (VAS\/IFRS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor data changes and assumptions.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data User \/ Viewer \/ Admin:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business users enter data and view reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data management, access authorization and information security.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Real life example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In a multi-branch manufacturing enterprise in Vietnam, the CFO uses a consolidated dashboard to monitor company-wide KPIs, FP&amp;A updates forecasts based on actual data from each factory, and the Controller consolidates reports and ensures compliance with VAS accounting standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear roles and delegation of authority help businesses operate EPM effectively, reduce the risk of data errors, and speed up decision making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_Hoi_Thuong_Gap_Ve_Thanh_Phan_EPM_%E2%80%93_Tu_Module_Den_Ung_Dung_Thuc_Te\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions About EPM Components \u2013 From Modules to Practical Applications<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/sai-lam-trien-khai-epm\/\">EPM implementation<\/a> In Vietnamese enterprises, CFOs and FP&amp;A often ask many questions related to modules, practical applications and integration capabilities with ERP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Frequently asked questions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What modules does EPM include?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning, Forecasting, Consolidation, Reporting, Analytics, Data Management &amp; Integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Which module is the most important?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the business; Planning &amp; Forecasting is at the heart of most FP&amp;A projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does EPM replace ERP?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No; EPM complements and leverages ERP data, enabling more efficient planning, forecasting, and reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is the difference between Planning and Forecasting?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning is a fixed budget plan, Forecasting is a flexible forecast based on actual data and new assumptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is EPM suitable for small businesses?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, especially if there is a need to standardize data, increase transparency, and reduce reporting time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to optimize ROI from EPM?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralized assumption management, version control, real-time reporting, and streamlined usage authorization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclude:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System deployment <\/span><b>EPM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively helps Vietnamese businesses manage transparent financial data, plan accurately and forecast flexibly. <\/span><b>core module<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Planning, forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and analytics work together to create a comprehensive management ecosystem, reducing risks, optimizing costs, and enhancing ROI. <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the context of Vietnamese enterprises increasingly needing transparent financial management and accurate forecasting, EPM (Enterprise Performance Management)\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":999979151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[369],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-999979150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chuyen-doi-tai-chinh"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999979150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=999979150"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999979150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":999980461,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/999979150\/revisions\/999980461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/999979151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=999979150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=999979150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=999979150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}