072: Dave Collins – Why Consolidate in CPM vs. ERP?
OneStream CPM Customer Success: Tips for Office of Finance Executives on their Corporate Performance Management journey · 2025-08-06 · 46 min
Episode notes
In this episode of CPM Customer Success , host Andy Smetana welcomes back Dave Collins, Director of Strategic Alliances at OneStream Software, to tackle a question every finance leader is asking: Should financial consolidations live in your ERP or your Corporate Performance Management (CPM) system? Dave breaks down: Why ERP software falls short for complex consolidations How OneStream drives faster closes, reduces risk, and slashes technical debt Some real-world wins from global organizations Why starting with CPM, not ERP, is key for future-ready finance teams If your team is navigating M&A, multi-entity structures, or audit pressure, this episode is a must-listen.