Who We Are

Concade is an independent consultancy that helps businesses work smarter. We combine hands-on experience in finance, ERP systems, and business operations with clear, structured delivery. We work with organisations of all sizes — from global manufacturers to fast-growing companies and we’ve supported clients across manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and professional services.

What We Do

Our work centres on helping businesses navigate change and improve performance in four core areas:

Finance Transformation
Streamlining accounts payable, receivable, reporting, and month-end close to make finance teams faster, more accurate, and more insightful.

ERP & Systems
Providing hands-on support for ERP and PLM projects — from mapping and testing to training and go-live — with experience in platforms like SAP S/4 Hana and Siemens Teamcenter.

Process Improvement
Simplifying and redesigning business workflows to cut out wasted effort, reduce complexity, and free up time for higher-value work.

Project Leadership
Delivering PMO structure and governance to keep projects on track — from scope and priorities to risks and reporting.

People & Change
Supporting teams with training, communication, and adoption strategies so that transformation is not only implemented but embraced.

Why Concade

Proven experience – We’ve supported a global manufacturers through a major ERP rollouts, acted as finance PMO during system migration, and helped an emerging biotech company strengthen its reporting and board presentations.

Independent and adaptable – We’re not tied to one tool, template, or industry. Our role is to understand your challenges and deliver solutions that fit.

Straightforward approach – No jargon, no unnecessary layers. Just practical expertise and a clear path forward.

How We Work With You

We start by understanding where you are today, then define the improvements that will make the biggest impact. Whether you need a short-term project lead, help stabilising processes, or ongoing support, Concade acts as an extension of your team.

Concade exists to make business transformation manageable — and achievable. If you’re facing system change, finance challenges, or process complexity, we can help you move forward with confidence.


Richard Hepburn
Founder & Managing Director

Practical consultancy for real business transformation.

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Our Focus Areas

We structure our work around five focus areas. Each reflects the kind of challenges we regularly help businesses solve — from finance processes and ERP rollouts to operational improvement and change management

Finance

Transformation

ERP &

Systems

People &

Change

Process

Improvement

Project

Leadership

  • Finance Transformation

    We help finance teams strengthen their processes so they can focus on value rather than firefighting. From accounts payable and receivable to month-end close and reporting, we simplify and standardise how work gets done. That means faster closes, fewer errors, and clearer insight into performance. By improving both the workflow and the data that flows through it, we give finance leaders a stronger foundation for decision-making.

  • ERP & Systems

    ERP and PLM projects are some of the most complex transformations a business can face. We provide hands-on support at every stage — from mapping legacy accounts, testing transactions, and reconciling data to training users and supporting go-live. Our experience with platforms such as SAP S/4 Hana and Siemens Teamcenter means we know where projects can stall, and how to keep them moving forward. We ensure systems are implemented in a way that supports the business, not just the software.

  • Process Improvement

    Every organisation develops complexity over time. We work with teams to step back, review their current processes, and design practical improvements that make daily work easier. Whether it’s automating reconciliations, introducing better reporting structures, or clarifying stage-gate approvals for capital projects, our focus is always on simple, workable solutions that deliver results. By removing pinch points and streamlining workflows, we help businesses cut wasted effort and free up time for higher-value work.

  • Project Leadership

    Large projects demand clarity, structure, and momentum. We provide the governance and PMO leadership needed to keep initiatives on track, from defining scope and priorities to managing risks and reporting progress. Acting as an extension of your team, we coordinate across functions and make sure decisions are made quickly and effectively. This steady hand helps projects deliver their objectives without unnecessary delays, surprises, or cost overruns.

  • People & Change

    Technology and process improvements only succeed when people are confident in using them. We support change through clear communication, structured training, and active engagement with teams. By listening to concerns, addressing resistance, and providing practical guidance, we help organisations build the confidence and capability needed to embed change. Whether it’s a system rollout, a reorganisation, or a major transformation, we make sure the people side of change is never overlooked.