Keeping the finance engine running: A CFO’s guide to staff augmentation during ERP implementations
Why ERP projects put finance teams at risk
ERP implementations are resource heavy. While IT and consultants handle system setup, your finance team faces dual pressure: supporting the project and keeping business operations moving. Your finance team still has month-end close, audits, and daily operations to manage.
Burnout, delays, and reporting gaps are common—unless you have the right support.
At Addison Group, we help companies by augmenting finance teams with skilled contract professionals who keep the engine running—while your internal experts focus on your ERP implementation.
This guide explores how staff augmentation can relieve pressure, ensure business continuity, and allow your finance leaders to focus on the success of your ERP rollout.
The hidden cost of “doing it all”
ERP implementations increase workload without increasing headcount.
Finance teams are asked to support ERP projects and keep up with month-end close, audits, reporting,
and day-to-day operations. This leads to overwork, project slowdowns, and increased risk of error or compliance issues.
Common pain points for finance leaders:
- Internal teams pulled into systemtesting and training
- Risk of month-end delays or missed deadlines
- Audits and compliance work fall behind
- Employees feel overwhelmed or disengaged
Impact:
- Burnout and turnover
- Delayed or inaccurate financial
reporting - Frustrated internal stakeholders
- Slower ERP adoption and reduced ROI
Outcome:
Delays, errors, turnover—and slower ROI on your ERP investment.
What is staff augmentation?
Staff augmentation is a strategic approach to filling resource gaps by bringing in skilled professionals on a contract basis. These finance professionals quickly integrate into your team and take over operational tasks—freeing up your internal experts to focus on ERP-specific activities like data validation and configuration.
This flexible solution allows you to scale support as your project evolves. Whether you need help during testing, go-live, or stabilization, staff augmentation ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
When to bring in support
Staff augmentation is especially valuable at key ERP milestones:
- Planning Phase – Finance team helps define requirements and reporting needs
- Implementation Phase – Team shifts focus to testing and validation
- Go-Live & Post-Launch – Training, error resolution, and adoption support
Some warning signs that it’s time to bring in support include month-end delays, weekend work becoming the norm, postponed projects, frozen headcount, and a team that’s stretched too thin between ERP and everyday tasks.
Roles commonly augmented:
- Interim/Assistant Controllers
- Staff & Senior Accountants
- AP/AR Leadership
- AP/AR Specialists
- Financial Analysts
- Payroll Specialists
Key benefits
- Fast onboarding
- Flexible durations
- Embedded support— not consultants, real team members
| ERP phase | Common finance needs |
| Planning | Documentation, process reviews |
| Implementation | Data cleanup, user testing support |
| Go-live | Parallel processing, issue resolution |
| Stabilization | Training, backfilling gaps |
Companies’ ERP success with Addison Group
- Addison Group supports $1B+ manufacturer during SAP S/4HANA consolidation
- Workday Financials implementation bolstered with targeted AP staffing
- Addison Group keeps $1B retailer on track during SAP S/4HANA implementation
- Tailored staffing solutions ensure successful Workday Financials & HCM implementation
Ready to safeguard your ERP timeline? Here’s how to get started
- Identify recurring operational tasks that can be delegated
- Choose a partner experienced in finance-specific roles
- Define contract timelines aligned with ERP milestones
- Prioritize flexibility—scale support up or down as needs shift
Addison Group is experienced in augmenting finance teams during ERP projects. Our vetted professionals integrate quickly and work seamlessly with your internal teams. Let’s talk about how Addison Group can provide the right support, fast.
