At cpmview, Corporate Performance Management is about more than just technology. It’s about connecting financial data, processes, and people so organisations can make informed decisions and steer effectively.
In this interview, Michiel Geerdes, Corporate Performance Management Advisor at cpmview, shares how he has spent nearly 13 years helping organisations improve their financial planning, consolidation, and reporting processes.
From consultant to Corporate Performance Management Advisor
Michiel began his career at cpmview immediately after completing his finance degree.
“I started as a consultant, working on my first projects within Corporate Performance Management. Over the years, I progressed into roles as lead consultant, project manager, and program manager.”
In his current role as Corporate Performance Management Advisor, Michiel works closely with clients to make their finance functions future-proof.
“Together with our clients, I work on improving financial planning, consolidation, and reporting. We combine CPM expertise, software solutions, and compliance, so organisations can make optimal use of their data.”
Growing with clients and technology
As a specialised CPM advisory firm, cpmview grows alongside the organisations it works with.
“As an advisory firm, you need to grow with your clients and their organisational development. Technology never stands still, which requires continuous knowledge development.”
Where Michiel previously focused mainly on operational system configuration, his role now emphasises strategy, change, and innovation.
“Increasingly, it’s about asking: where is the organisation now, what challenges are there, and how can we deliver real improvements within a set timeframe?”
Projects across sectors, one shared challenge
As a consultancy firm, cpmview works on CPM projects across multiple sectors, including retail, manufacturing, food, and healthcare.
“What these organisations have in common is data complexity. Data comes from many different systems and needs to be consolidated.”
The challenge is centralising, validating, and translating data into reliable management information.
“Data is only valuable if it can be used for decision-making. That’s where Corporate Performance Management makes the difference.”
Success through quality, speed, and adoption
According to Michiel, success at cpmview is always a team effort.
“Our successes are never the work of one person, but the result of collaboration.”
In his role, he ensures quality and project objectives. Typical outcomes of CPM initiatives include:
- shorter budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles
- higher quality management reporting
- reduced manual work
- better decision-making based on reliable data
“This allows finance teams to focus on analysis and steering, rather than collecting and correcting data.”
What makes cpmview unique in the CPM market
Michiel believes cpmview stands out clearly in the Corporate Performance Management market.
“We are not just an implementation partner; we are an advisory firm that uses technology to drive real change.”
The strengths of cpmview include:
- deep Corporate Performance Management expertise
- understanding of finance processes across industries
- knowledge of CPM software solutions
- insight into compliance, ESG, and IT
“We speak the language of finance, technology, and ESG. That combination sets us apart.”
The personal, no-nonsense approach is also central.
“As a consultancy firm, we guide clients through the entire transformation process until they can operate the solution independently and extract real value.”
Advice for new colleagues and partners
For those starting at cpmview or collaborating with the firm, Michiel has clear advice:
“Be curious and think in solutions.”
Collaboration, taking responsibility, and asking the right questions are essential.
“Consultancy is not about individual performance but about making impact together and driving sustainable change.”
Recharging outside work
Outside work, Michiel seeks balance.
“I recharge by spending time with my family, cycling, and kickboxing. Being physically active helps me stay sharp.”
He also enjoys DIY projects and travelling.
“Creating something tangible — whether furniture or a CPM solution — is very rewarding.”
From insight to action in Corporate Performance Management
As a Corporate Performance Management Advisor, Michiel Geerdes combines deep CPM expertise with strategic insight and a strong client focus. He helps organisations use finance as a management tool — exactly what cpmview stands for as both an advisory and consultancy firm: from data to insight, and from insight to better decision-making.
