This whitepaper provides a guide for retail organizations looking to move beyond legacy ERP systems. The author highlights the importance of collaboration among departments and the role of CFOs in driving growth initiatives. The top five goals for evaluating a cloud-based financial management solution are to gain true business insight, consolidate and close with confidence, plan and prepare for what’s next, proactively and effectively reduce risk, and embrace change. The author emphasizes the need to determine if the current system can support the organization’s goals today and into the future. Overall, this whitepaper provides valuable insights for retail organizations looking to improve their financial management processes.