Why PE-Backed & Middle-Market Companies Outsource Finance & Accounting

Middle-market and private equity-backed companies are under pressure to grow efficiently without adding overhead. New research shows a clear shift: outsourcing non-core but essential back-office functions like accounting, AP/AR, payroll, FP&A, and strategic sourcing can deliver 30–70% cost reductions, dramatically higher accuracy, and the flexibility to scale through M&A and rapid change. In this white paper, we break down what’s driving adoption especially in PE portfolios and how technology-enabled providers are helping CFOs move faster, reduce risk, and refocus leadership time on value creation.
CFO to Chief Value Creation Officer

In this white paper, CFO to Chief Value Creation Officer, E78 explores how finance leaders are transforming their role to deliver measurable impact, strengthen investor confidence, and guide strategic growth. Download your copy to learn how leading CFOs are reframing finance as the engine of enterprise value.
Reframing FP&A: A Performance System for PE-Backed Portfolio Companies

Private equity-backed companies need more than financial reporting—they need systems that drive results. Learn how leading CEOs and CFOs are transforming FP&A into a performance management engine that aligns strategy, improves forecasting accuracy, and accelerates value creation. Download the white paper to uncover E78’s practical framework and real-world examples of finance-driven growth.
Annual M&A Success Survey

Whitepaper The Annual M&A Success Survey, supported by Global PMI Partners, E78, and industry collaborators, examines ongoing M&A challenges amid economic uncertainty, high financing costs, and cautious PE activity. Key Insights: Primary Deal Drivers: Market share growth, value creation, and product/service expansion dominate; smaller firms prioritize talent and expertise acquisition. Carve-Outs: Focused on divesting non-core […]
7 Steps CFOs can take for Efficient Growth

As CFOs pivot from a focus on survival to a mandate for growth, many are searching for efficient strategies to maximize impact without overextending resources. This white paper, 7 Steps CFOs Can Take for Efficient Growth, provides a roadmap for finance leaders looking to drive profitability, streamline operations, and navigate today’s complex economic landscape. Inside, […]
5 M&A Perspectives for 2024 Integration Success

Explore the key insights and trends that will define the M&A landscape as we approach the final quarter of 2024. Our exclusive whitepaper, 5 M&A Perspectives for 2024 Integration Success, offers actionable strategies for businesses navigating economic uncertainty, fluctuating valuations, and evolving market dynamics.
Navigating the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Requirements: A Guide to Overcoming Compliance Challenges

The SEC’s Final Rule requires disclosures related to climate change risks and business impacts, and risk management strategies. This white paper identifies compliance challenges, mitigating factors, and offers a roadmap to compliance for organizations navigating this new and ever-changing regulatory environment.
5 Keys to M&A Integration Success

Best practices across 5 key dimensions of managing a successful integration While every deal is different, sometimes just doing the basics right can mean the difference between tangible success, or an unsatisfactory result. This article is not meant to address everything that must get done in an average business integration, but instead focuses on 5 […]
The Value of a True Cloud ERP Platform

Business Guide: NetSuite Perspectives Today, cloud computing enables companies to adapt to changing business models, both strategically and operationally. In the current state of the market, not all cloud providers can step up to the challenge of providing an integrated offering, and that forces companies to manage more platforms than they want. Download this white […]
Building Enterprise Value by Correcting Operational Deficiencies

Are problems in your operations contributing to a “leaky” P&L? Is your company struggling to fulfill orders? Do you have quality control problems? These and other indicators of unsatisfied customers may be signs of operational deficiencies and come with hidden costs that show up in your gross margin or flagging sales. Diagnosing and correcting them […]