{"id":53823,"date":"2026-06-15T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/?p=53823"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T14:42:13","slug":"fast-close-financial-close-feel-like-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/en\/fast-close-financial-close-feel-like-rush\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Close: Why Does the Financial Close Still Feel Like a Rush?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;enbref&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;enbref-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||12%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>In brief<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast Close<\/strong> is designed to <strong>speed up and improve the reliability of the financial close<\/strong>. Yet in many organizations, it is still seen as a<strong> last-minute rush<\/strong>. The reason: a <strong>persistent concentration of work at the end of the period<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<p>The goal is to<strong> spread out activities over time<\/strong> to make the <strong>closing process more predictable and manageable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>financial close<\/strong> is supposed to be a <strong>controlled, structured, and well-planned process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, for many organizations, it remains a <strong>stressful time<\/strong>. As the <strong>end of the period<\/strong> approaches, the workload intensifies, <strong>dependencies multiply<\/strong>, and <strong>adjustments are concentrated<\/strong> into just a few days. <\/p>\n<p>This disconnect between the goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/en\/finance-transformation-consulting\/fast-close\/\" title=\"Our Fast Close Offer\">a fast close<\/a> and <strong>operational reality<\/strong> raises a key question: why does closing still feel like a mad <strong>rush<\/strong>, even though the tools, methods, and best practices have never been more accessible?<\/p>\n<p>This observation is all the more striking given that organizations are now <strong>much better equipped<\/strong> than they used to be. The <strong>tools are available<\/strong>, the <strong>methods are well-known<\/strong>, and <strong>best practices are well-documented<\/strong>. Yet the actual experience of teams is changing more slowly than the systems that have been put in place.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fast Close: A Financial Management Challenge That Remains Relevant Today<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast Close<\/strong> has been part of the ongoing <strong>transformation of the finance function<\/strong> for several years.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, it was designed to <strong>reduce the time required for closing and publication<\/strong>. Today, the challenges have changed: <strong>speed alone is no longer enough<\/strong>; <strong>data quality and reliability<\/strong> have become just as critical. <\/p>\n<p>In an environment where decisions must be made <strong>more quickly<\/strong> and based on<strong>reliable information<\/strong>, financial closing plays a key role in <strong>managing business operations<\/strong>. Until the data is consolidated and validated, <strong>visibility remains limited<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Despite this trend, one fact remains: financial reporting is still largely <strong>concentrated at the end of the reporting period<\/strong>, limiting access to <strong>information that can be used on an ongoing basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Investments in tools: real gains, but only partial<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Organizations have invested heavily in their <strong>financial information systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing tools, EPM solutions, automation, and improved data flows<\/strong>: these measures have helped<strong>speed up certain processes<\/strong> and <strong>enhance the reliability of controls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These tools have also improved <strong>traceability<\/strong>, enhanced <strong>workflow<\/strong> management, and provided <strong>greater visibility<\/strong> into task progress. They facilitate <strong>collaboration between teams<\/strong> and help streamline processes. <\/p>\n<p>These investments have yielded <strong>tangible results<\/strong>, though often <strong>limited in scope<\/strong>, without <strong>fundamentally<\/strong> changing the <strong>overall approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>An accounting close process that still focuses on the end of the period<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In many organizations, closing is still viewed as a <strong>final step<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A significant portion of the work\u2014including <strong>checks, adjustments, and validations<\/strong> \u2014is still carried out within a <strong>very short timeframe<\/strong>, leading <strong>to a heavy workload<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Even when certain processes are scheduled in advance, the <strong>bulk of the workload is still concentrated at the end of the period<\/strong>. Critical tasks continue to <strong>depend on information that becomes available late<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>This reflects an approach that is still focused on the <strong>closing date<\/strong> rather than on the <strong>continuity of the process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The mechanisms that fuel the rush<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Several mechanisms account for this concentration and its effects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concentrating tasks<\/strong> over a short period of time increases <strong>operational pressure<\/strong> and reduces teams\u2019 <strong>capacity to handle the workload<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dependencies between activities<\/strong> amplify <strong>ripple effects<\/strong>: a delay spreads immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncertainty about data quality<\/strong> necessitates making <strong>adjustments at a later stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>coordination between teams<\/strong> makes synchronization more difficult toward the end of the period.<\/p>\n<p>These mechanisms <strong>reinforce one another<\/strong> and amplify the sensation of <strong>a rush<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Financial closing: first and foremost a matter of timing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The issue of fencing is not just a matter of <strong>performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, this is a matter of <strong>time management<\/strong>. An organization may be efficient in its operations, but it will remain under pressure if its activities are <strong>poorly distributed<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>The key question then becomes: <strong>When are the tasks completed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completing a task early allows for <strong>gradual adjustments<\/strong>. Conversely, delaying a task limits <strong>your flexibility<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong> thus becomes a <strong>key driver<\/strong>, just like tools or team organization. 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The structural causes of the year-end rush<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The factors behind this situation are well known:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data<\/strong> that <strong>has not been sufficiently validated at an early stage<\/strong> leads to corrections made too late;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sequential processes<\/strong> limit <strong>parallelization<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late checks<\/strong> increase the pressure toward the end of the period;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reactive exception handling<\/strong> exacerbates tensions;<\/li>\n<li>These factors create a <strong>cycle of concentration<\/strong> that is difficult to break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Added to these factors is often a lack of a structured pre-closing process: without a formalized planning phase, teams approach the end of the period without a safety net, which automatically amplifies the effects of workload concentration. These factors perpetuate a pattern of workload concentration that is difficult to break. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Limitations of a Tool-Centric Approach<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the face of these challenges, the solution is often <strong>a technological<\/strong> one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation, new tools, and process optimization<\/strong>: these factors drive performance improvements.<\/p>\n<p>However, they do not affect the <strong>temporal structure of the process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, the <strong>tools are already in place<\/strong>. The problem lies in their use within an <strong>unchanged model<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Technology can<strong>accelerate<\/strong>, but not <strong>transform, the division of labor<\/strong>. This is precisely the foundation<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqorus.com\/en\/?p=52362\" title=\"Fast Close Agile Finance\">of SQORUS\u2019s Fast Close approach<\/a>: taking action simultaneously on tools, processes, and organization. <\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The gap between tools and the transformation of closing processes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>These changes have made it possible<strong>to equip the fence<\/strong> without altering the <strong>way the work is organized and scheduled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Processes have been <strong>accelerated<\/strong>, but not <strong>restructured<\/strong>. This discrepancy explains <strong>why the effects of concentration persist<\/strong>. It underscores the need for a <strong>comprehensive and systemic<\/strong> approach.  <\/p>\n<p>An approach that integrates business process transformation, changes to team structure, and the improvement of data reliability at the source. These three elements are inseparable from a truly effective <strong>fast close<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Toward a continuous financial close process<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast Close<\/strong> marks a major development.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is no longer<strong>to speed up the end of the period<\/strong>, but to <strong>reduce the amount of work left to do at the end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>produce continuously<\/li>\n<li>monitor continuously<\/li>\n<li>continuously improve reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach is based on a <strong>philosophy of continuity<\/strong> and a <strong>proactive stance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Continuous accounting: the key to a well-managed monthly closing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuous accounting<\/strong> aims to <strong>spread accounting activities throughout the month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It allows you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to identify anomalies earlier<\/li>\n<li>to address the discrepancies gradually<\/li>\n<li>to limit last-minute changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Closing thus becomes a <strong>process that is already largely complete<\/strong>, rather than a <strong>catch-up<\/strong> phase.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7fbff&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12%||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|23px|23px|23px|23px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuous accounting<\/strong> refers to an organizational approach that involves spreading accounting activities throughout the month, rather than concentrating them at the end of the period.<\/p>\n<p>The goal: to ensure that the monthly closing is no longer a catch-up phase, but rather the culmination of a process that is already largely complete.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ways to reduce closing times<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to <strong>balance the load<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>treatment planning<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>process simplification<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>standardization of practices<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>improvement in data quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measures have a direct impact on <strong>closing timelines<\/strong>: by streamlining processes and standardizing controls, organizations automatically reduce the remaining workload at the end of the period and gain greater predictability.<\/p>\n<p>These measures help reduce last-minute adjustments and improve overall efficiency.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Team organization: an underrated driver of the closing process<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team organization<\/strong> is a key factor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A better <strong>distribution of responsibilities<\/strong> helps prevent burnout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better coordination<\/strong> reduces friction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parallelizing tasks<\/strong> improves efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without organizational change, the gains remain <strong>limited<\/strong>. This is one of the most consistent lessons learned <strong>from financial close transformation<\/strong> projects: the most sustainable gains do not come from the tools themselves, but from the way teams organize themselves around them. <\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>A gradual transformation: from identifying pain points to continuous improvement<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The transformation is based on a <strong>step-by-step approach<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identifying <strong>areas of friction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>implementation of<strong>targeted initiatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quick wins are possible, but a complete transformation takes <strong>time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why Fast Close Remains a Key Focus for the Finance Department<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||5%||false|false&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast Close<\/strong> remains a key issue not because it is new\u2014<br \/>\u2014but because it has <strong>not been fully implemented<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many organizations have transformed their tools,<span><br \/><\/span>but few have changed how <strong>work is distributed over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Added to this is a growing need for responsiveness, which is driving organizations to shorten their cycles and speed up access to financial information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In an environment where decisions must be made more quickly, the near-immediate availability of data has become an unspoken standard<\/strong>. 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