De-risk Excel

Reduce your reliance on complex business logic in Excel

Enhance control, transparency and efficiency in your Excel-based processes

Do you rely on Excel for critical business processes, but your models are becoming too complex to manage or understand? Hidden formulas, accidental changes and undocumented logic can introduce errors, inefficiencies and operational risk.

With us, you have a trusted partner to help you regain control. We deconstruct your existing Excel models, extract the underlying business logic and deliver a streamlined version designed for ease of use, auditability and scalability. We help you move from a black box of Excel logic to a glass box – still protected, but now transparent and easy to understand.

De-risk Excel explained

Simply share your Excel file with us to get started. We’ll review the model, collaborate with you through a few focused workshops and return a simplified, human-readable version of the model logic – along with an optimised Excel file your team can continue working with confidently.

We review your Excel file, extract key formulas and logic, and translate them into clear, plain-language documentation.

We return an optimised version of your file, where inputs are user-friendly and core calculations are safeguarded against accidental changes.

We add traceability and a governance-friendly structure, enabling teams to track logic step by step and demonstrate compliance.

Whether it’s a one-off cleanup or part of a wider digital transformation, our approach is built to scale. The logic we produce evolves with your business – whether you’re moving to a cloud-based environment or adopting agentic AI, the underlying code can move with you.

Our De-risking Excel solution is ideal for teams managing complex spreadsheets with embedded logic, legacy formulas and high business impact. Common use cases include:

Finance – month-end close files, cash flow models and outdated forecasting templates
Tax & Incentives – R&D credit calculators, deferred tax models and multi-jurisdiction incentive trackers
Operations & Controls – procurement savings tools, manual pricing sheets and HR compensation models with hidden rules
Audit & Compliance – SOX control files, reserve calculations or external reporting models requiring traceability
Post-merger integration – inherited legacy tools or interim carve-out setups

Why choose us?

Avoid costly errors from broken formulas or misinterpretations. Reduce dependency on key individuals and enable confident, data-driven decisions.

Auditors, regulators and internal reviewers can clearly follow the logic behind your numbers – supporting compliance, trust and faster audits.

Shift critical business knowledge from individuals to systems, so your operations remain resilient as tools, teams and priorities evolve.

Pricing

From as little as CHF 7'500 per Excel file

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De-risk Excel | Reduce your reliance on complex Excel business logic

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