Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia shares the move from 27 Xero files to NetSuite, improving scalability, budgeting, and team empowerment.
Summary
Today I’m speaking with Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Kieser Australia s
In this episode, we talk about . . .
Background: Dianna’s path from financial advisor and entrepreneur to CFO Company Overview: Kieser Australia is a physiotherapy-led strength training provider with 31 clinics Initial Challenge: Managing 27 separate Xero files across clinics Solution Chosen: NetSuite ERP with implementation by Anexa Key Outcomes:
- Replaced 80+ spreadsheets with NetSuite Planning and Budgeting
- Improved team efficiency, moving from 1:5 to 1:12 clinic-to-bookkeeper ratio
- Faster monthly reporting and greater data visibility
- Budget cycle shortened from six months to one to two months
Integrated Tools: Celigo, Zone & Co, ExpenseMe Conference Takeaways: Upcoming AI features in NetSuite and the value of peer networking Advice to CFOs:
- Invest early in scalable systems
- Prioritise agility as much as accuracy
- Build confidence in the numbers to support growth
NetSuite, Xero, NetSuite Planning and Budgeting, Celigo, Zone & Co, ExpenseMe, ApprovalMax, Rippling, Blue Collar Cloud Solutions
⏱️ Timelines00:00 – Welcome and Introduction: Meet Dianna Butterworth, CFO of Keiser Australia 01:40 – Career Journey: From cufflinks to CFO 03:55 – About Kieser: What the business does and how it helps Australians 06:40 – Before NetSuite: The chaos of 27 Xero files 09:10 – Choosing NetSuite: Finding the right ERP for growth 11:30 – Empowering the Team: Moving from manual tasks to analysis 13:45 – Budgeting Breakthrough: Ditching spreadsheets for better planning 16:00 – Role of Anexa: Importance of a strong implementation partner 18:35 – Tech Stack Deep Dive: Celigo, Zone & Co, ExpenseMe 21:00 – Budgeting Speed: From six months to one month 23:30 – Advice for CFOs: Invest early and trust your data 25:20 – Insights from SuiteWorld: AI, networking and lifelong learning 28:10 – Wrapping Up: Thinking big and enjoying the journey
Contact details:
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianna-butterworth-9088947a/
NetSuite: https://www.netsuite.com.au
SuiteWorld: https://www.netsuitesuiteworld.com
Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/
Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting
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