US Manufacturers: Multi-Subsidiary OneStream Implementation

Introduction

Across large US manufacturers, finance teams are being asked to deliver faster closes, earlier insight, and greater confidence in group-level numbers—even as organizational complexity continues to grow.

Decades of expansion through acquisitions, geographic spread, and plant-level ERP decisions have created multi-entity environments where consolidation is often managed through disconnected systems, spreadsheets, and manual processes. What once felt manageable is now being tested by economic and operational pressure.

The indicator is clear: manufacturing finance can no longer rely on legacy consolidation approaches. This is where OneStream manufacturing consolidation is becoming increasingly critical for modern finance organizations.

Challenges

In recent years, these legacy processes have shifted from inefficient to materially risky.

Public disclosures across the US manufacturing sector have highlighted how:

• Complex subsidiary structures and debt arrangements limit early visibility

• Delayed consolidation makes it harder for leadership to assess risk in time

• Fragmented reporting obscures true group performance

Industry bodies such as the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) consistently point to ongoing financial pressure driven by:

• Inflation and rising interest rates

• Supply chain volatility

• Margin compression and working capital constraints

Together, these pressures expose weaknesses in slow close cycles, inconsistent intercompany accounting, and fragmented consolidation especially in manufacturing groups with dozens or hundreds of legal entities. Without OneStream manufacturing consolidation, finance teams struggle to maintain accuracy, control, and confidence at the group level.

For finance leaders, the conclusion is unavoidable: group-level financial clarity is no longer optional.

Shift

Leading US manufacturers are responding by rethinking consolidation as a core finance capability, not a back-office process.

This shift is driving the growing adoption of OneStream manufacturing consolidation to address the structural challenges that have accumulated over time and to support complex, multi-subsidiary environments.

How OneStream Supports Manufacturing Finance

Create a Single Source of Truth

With multiple ERPs across plants and acquired entities, OneStream manufacturing consolidation unifies financial data into a single, governed consolidation platform significantly reducing spreadsheet dependency and manual reconciliation.

Accelerate the Close Without Sacrificing Control

By automating:

• Intercompany matching and eliminations

• Currency translation

• Ownership and minority interest calculations

OneStream manufacturing consolidation enables finance teams to shorten close cycles while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Improve Transparency for Leadership

With OneStream manufacturing consolidation, leadership gains access to:

• Real-time consolidated views

• Drill-through from group to entity and plant-level data

• Full audit-ready traceability for every adjustment

This level of transparency enables faster responses to financial pressure and operational risk.

Manufacturing Consolidation Transformation

Legacy State → Target State

By leveraging OneStream manufacturing consolidation, manufacturers can move away from reactive reporting toward proactive financial management.

Outcome

Manufacturers that modernize consolidation through OneStream manufacturing consolidation achieve more than operational efficiency. They enable finance teams to:

• Move from reconciliation to analysis

• Provide leadership with timely, reliable insight

• Support strategic decisions with confidence

In today’s environment, consolidation is no longer just about closing the books it is about strengthening enterprise-wide financial governance.

Conclusion

Recent industry challenges have reinforced a critical lesson: legacy consolidation approaches cannot support the scale, speed, and risk profile of modern manufacturing.

For organizations managing complex subsidiary structures, OneStream manufacturing consolidation offers a proven path to stronger financial control, transparency, and resilience—making it a foundation for future-ready finance.

Viren Patel

Managing partner USA

Viren Patel is Managing Partner in USA at Solution Analysts, driving North America growth through OneStream EPM sales, implementation, and account management for CFO and FP&A leaders. Patent-holder, award-recognized leader with 23+ years of experience delivering enterprise performance management, financial consolidation, planning, and analytics solutions.