8 wks

Average payback period at $40/hr team cost

70%

Average runtime reduction across projects

15+

Hours saved per week, per engagement

$3K+

Monthly value recovered on average

Example scenario: trade reconciliation

Illustrative scenario based on patterns from enterprise finance automation work.

Before

3+ hrs/day

5 analysts copying data across 3 systems
Errors caught days too late
Audit flags every quarter
$2,500/month in lost productivity

After

12 min/day

Fully automated overnight pipeline
Exceptions flagged automatically
Zero audit flags in 6 months
$36K/year recovered

How the Sprint Works

Week 1

Discovery & requirements

We map the workflow end-to-end, agree on the automation scope, and define success metrics. You approve the spec before any code is written.

Weeks 2–3

Build

I build the automation — VBA, Power Automate, Python, or whatever fits your stack. Error handling and logging are built in from day one, not bolted on later.

Week 4

Testing & validation

Edge cases, error scenarios, volume testing. The automation runs alongside your existing process until both of us are confident it performs.

Week 5

Deployment & training

Go live. I provide full documentation and a training session so your team understands what runs, when, and what to do if something flags.

Days 1–30 post-launch

Support window

30 days of included support for any issues, adjustments, or edge cases that surface in the real world after go-live.

What's Included

Discovery & requirements gathering session
Custom automation build (VBA, Power Automate, Python, RPA)
Error handling, logging & alerting
End-to-end testing & validation
Full deployment to your environment
Written documentation & user guide
Team training session
30 days post-launch support
Source code ownership — it's yours
Works within your existing security & compliance setup

💡 Most automations use tools you already own

Excel VBA and Power Automate are included in most Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Many clients are surprised to learn they don't need new software licenses. I'll tell you upfront if I recommend something additional — and whether the ROI justifies it.