How We Helped Enlight Make Better, Faster Decisions with SolarSuccess
The Challenge
Enlight, a distributed energy generation company, was facing significant challenges in managing its financial reporting and project controls. Previously part of a larger corporate group, Enlight relied on an ERP system it did not own or control, creating inefficiencies and dependencies. As Enlight transitioned to operating independently, they needed a new system to address the following challenges:
- Fragmented Tools: Financial and project data were scattered across spreadsheets and external systems, making it difficult to consolidate and analyze.
- Time-Consuming Processes: Managers spent hours gathering data and running analyses, delaying decision-making.
- Lack of Real-Time Insights: Leaders couldn’t access up-to-date information quickly enough to make timely strategic decisions.
With a hard deadline to migrate off the previous ERP, Enlight needed a comprehensive, integrated solution to manage its unique operational and financial needs.
The Solution
To tackle these challenges, Enlight partnered with us to implement SolarSuccess, an ERP system tailored for the solar industry. This decision was driven by SolarSuccess’s ability to address multiple layers of Enlight’s needs, including accounting, tax compliance, project management, and seamless integration across systems.
Key aspects of the solution included:
- Unified Platform: SolarSuccess consolidated financial and operational data, eliminating the need for multiple tools and spreadsheets.
- Custom Configuration: Blu Banyan’s team adapted the system to match Enlight’s specific business requirements, particularly in project-level financial controls.
- Improved Reporting: Real-time dashboards provided instant access to key metrics, enabling faster decision-making.
- Collaborative Approach: Blu Banyan worked closely with Enlight’s team to ensure a smooth transition and address any unique challenges.
Jose Manzano, the CFO of Enlight, highlighted the importance of the tailored approach, saying “What I found in Blu Banyan was a team of professionals who were very open to understanding our needs and working on a solution that suits us perfectly.”
The Results
SolarSuccess brought transformative improvements to Enlight’s operations:
- Improved Decision-Making
Leaders now had reliable, real-time data, enabling them to make informed decisions quickly.
“Time from upper management needs to be focused on making decisions, not crunching data,” said Manzano. - Streamlined Reporting
The system integrated project data with financial statements, a critical pain point for Enlight.
“Before, we spent hours searching through spreadsheets and matching data across systems. Now, it’s just a couple of clicks,” Manzano explained. - Time Savings
Automated processes eliminated the need for manual data consolidation, saving hours previously spent on repetitive tasks. - Strategic Alignment
With centralized data, the company could align teams and plan for growth more effectively.
“Now, we can act quicker and build strategies for where the business is heading,” said Manzano.
Key Stats
- Real-Time Reporting: Instant access to project and financial data reduced decision-making delays.
- Eliminated Redundancies: Consolidation of tools streamlined workflows and improved accuracy.
- Strategic Impact: Leadership could focus more on execution rather than data gathering.
Enlight’s partnership with us and the adoption of SolarSuccess transformed their operations, giving them the tools to grow and make faster, data-driven decisions.
Their experience demonstrated that having the right ERP system is not just about efficiency but also about creating a foundation for future success.
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