Part 8: Measuring ROI – The Real Impact of Switching to Sage Intacct

Ettiene Janse van Rensburg
Sep 3
3 min read

Thinking about switching to Sage Intacct? Learn how to measure its ROI through time savings, improved accuracy, faster closes, and better strategic decision-making.

Switching accounting systems is no small decision. CFOs and finance leaders need more than just features—they need to justify the return on investment (ROI) of the move. Fortunately, with Sage Intacct, the ROI isn’t just theoretical—it’s measurable and often dramatic.

From reduced manual work to faster closes and better strategic visibility, Sage Intacct pays for itself in ways that matter to every finance team.

Let’s explore how to measure the real-world ROI of upgrading to Sage Intacct.

💸 Where Does the ROI Come From?

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Companies that switch to Sage Intacct report gains in five key areas:

✅ 1. Time Savings Through Automation

Manual processes eat up valuable time and resources. By automating:

Journal entries
Expense management
Revenue recognition
Approvals
Reporting

…you free up your team to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets.

📊 Typical savings: 30–75% reduction in time spent on monthly close and reporting.

✅ 2. Faster Month-End Close

Sage Intacct users report cutting their monthly close time from weeks to days. With real-time data and automated consolidations, you can close faster and make better decisions sooner.

📊 Example:A company reduced their month-end close from 12 days to 4, saving 8 full days every month.

✅ 3. Eliminated Spreadsheet Errors

With centralized data and real-time dashboards, finance teams eliminate dependency on Excel for:

Consolidations
Budgeting
Reporting

This reduces the risk of costly mistakes and audit exposure.

📊 Impact: One error in a formula can cost thousands. Sage Intacct reduces that risk by replacing spreadsheets with validated, auditable workflows.

✅ 4. Improved Decision-Making

With real-time financial visibility, your team can:

Spot trends early
Make data-driven decisions
Respond to market changes faster

📊 Value: Hard to quantify, but invaluable to long-term growth. Improved visibility supports stronger cash management, smarter investments, and faster pivots.

✅ 5. Scalability Without Headcount

Many companies implement Sage Intacct before a growth phase to avoid hiring more accountants as they scale. The system can handle:

New entities
More transactions
Global currencies

…without needing to add more full-time finance staff.

📊 Example:A SaaS company grew 300% without increasing headcount after automating billing and revenue recognition with Sage Intacct.

📐 How to Calculate Your ROI

Here’s a simple formula to get started:

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ROI (%) = [(Annual Savings - Annual Costs) / Annual Costs] x 100

Consider savings from:

Fewer hours worked
Reduced audit prep time
Avoided hiring
Faster close cycles
Improved compliance

And factor in costs like:

Implementation
Licensing fees
Training

Most organizations recoup the investment in Sage Intacct within 6–12 months.

🧾 Real-World ROI Snapshot

“We calculated over R1,800,00.00 in annual savings from time reduction alone. Our controller now spends time on analytics and growth strategy—not just month-end cleanup.”— CFO, Multi-Entity Franchise Group

📈 Additional ROI Boosters

Audit-Readiness: Less time spent preparing for audits.
Investor Confidence: Cleaner reports and faster insights.
Remote Work Ready: Cloud access ensures business continuity.

✅ Final Thoughts

The move to Sage Intacct isn’t just about features—it’s about building a smarter, faster, more strategic finance function. Whether you're preparing for growth, attracting investors, or simply trying to reclaim your team’s time, Sage Intacct delivers measurable ROI that makes the switch worth every penny.

👉 Next (and final) in the series: Part 9 – Your Sage Intacct Launch Checklist: How to Ensure a Successful Go-Live

We’ll close the series with a practical, step-by-step checklist to help you launch Sage Intacct successfully—and make the most of it from day one.