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Finance & Controlling

Cost optimization

Strengthen financial performance through strategic cost optimization. We identify inefficiencies, streamline processes with AI automation, and implement governance frameworks to boost profitability, strengthen cash flow, and enhance competitiveness.

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Cost optimization 

Strategic cost transformation that drives results

Uncontrolled costs erode margins and threaten stability, while targeted optimization enhances profitability, cash flow, and strategic agility. OMMAX delivers cost optimization across the full finance and controlling lifecycle, benchmarking cost structures against industry standards to uncover inefficiencies. We redesign processes using AI-driven forecasting, advanced analytics, and automation to streamline budgeting, reporting, and procurement. Prioritizing EBITDA impact, ROI, and scalability, we create actionable roadmaps covering vendor negotiations, governance frameworks, and transformation programs that deliver lasting results.  

Our offering 

Comprehensive cost optimization in finance and controlling

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Cost structure benchmarking

Benchmark cost structures across departments to uncover inefficiencies and unnecessary spend. By comparing performance with industry standards, we highlight concrete opportunities for improvement and establish a clear path to sustainable savings.

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Process redesign and automation

Optimize financial processes with automation, AI forecasting, and advanced analytics. We reduce manual tasks, improve accuracy, and accelerate reporting. The result is a leaner finance function focused on driving value, not administration.

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Strategic prioritization

Maximize financial impact by prioritizing initiatives based on EBITDA, ROI, scalability, and risk. We design actionable roadmaps that guide investment into the projects with the highest long-term value, ensuring resources generate maximum returns.

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Governance and compliance

Safeguard cost optimization gains through comprehensive governance and compliance frameworks. We establish policies, approval workflows, and control ownership across operations, ensuring regulatory adherence, audit readiness, and sustained savings.

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Performance monitoring

Track financial performance with tailored KPIs. We monitor cost-to-income ratios, savings realization, and other indicators to quantify improvements and maximize efficiency and profitability across your organization. 

Our impact

Our expertise in numbers

3,000+ digital value creation projects
90+ net promoter score
50+ countries covered
600+ international clients
Why OMMAX 

Proven expertise in strategic cost optimization

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End-to-end methodology 

We optimize costs across the full finance and controlling lifecycle. From benchmarking to process redesign and monitoring, our integrated approach delivers lasting transformation.

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Data-driven insights  

Our decisions are grounded in benchmarking and advanced analytics. We use AI-driven forecasting and performance data to identify the highest-impact options for cost reduction.

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Strategic prioritization  

We focus resources on initiatives with maximum EBITDA impact and ROI potential. Roadmaps balance quick wins with long-term transformation, ensuring sustained competitive advantage.

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Measurable impact 

Every initiative connects to specific KPIs and financial outcomes. We track cost-to-income ratios, savings realization, and efficiency gains, ensuring sustained improvements. 

Get in touch

Talk to our cost optimization experts today

Christiane Jauch

Founding Partner

Dr. Mihail Minev

Partner Technology Advisory & Strategy

Christian Brugger

Partner Data & AI

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about cost optimization

We track specific KPIs including cost-to-income ratios, savings realization rates, EBITDA improvements, and efficiency gains. Our monitoring systems provide real-time visibility into performance, enabling continuous optimization and ensuring sustainable cost reductions that strengthen financial health and competitive advantage.

Our cost optimization spans cost structure analysis, process redesign with AI automation, strategic initiative prioritization, governance frameworks, and performance monitoring. We benchmark against industry standards, streamline operations, and implement controls that deliver sustained improvements in profitability, cash flow, and competitive advantage.

No specialized expertise is required in-house. OMMAX provides end-to-end support including analysis, process redesign, automation implementation, and change management. We train your teams while establishing governance frameworks that ensure sustained success and build internal capabilities for ongoing optimization. 

Unlike traditional cost-cutting that focuses on immediate reductions, our strategic approach combines industry benchmarking, AI-driven process optimization, and robust governance frameworks. This methodology delivers sustainable improvements, maintains operational quality, and builds competitive advantage — not just lower expenses.