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We bring clarity, accountability, and strategic alignment to IT financial management. Our approach is tailored, results-driven, and technology-agnostic—ensuring IT investments are financially sound, transparent, and aligned with business goals. We don’t just advise; we build sustainable financial practices that empower organizations long after our engagement ends.

How we are different

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Practical is not just a consulting firm and our biggest difference is in our process. Early in our conversations you’ll hear us ask for “an assignment”. Based on your company needs, we’ll recommend a data driven assignment which will start to show you the value that we provide. That data exercise will help us recommend the right services for you - but it will also offer valuable insights at no cost to you. That is Practical showing our commitment to your business.

Services we offer

This list of services is not meant to be exhaustive or restrictive but rather a representation of our general offerings. Every engagement is tailored to your unique needs—because the right solution starts with understanding your business. That’s the magic behind our approach.

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Cloud Financial Management & Optimization (FinOps)

Cloud spending can quickly spiral out of control without proper governance. We help companies analyze cloud usage, optimize costs, implement rightsizing strategies, and forecast cloud expenses, ensuring that cloud investments are both scalable and cost-efficient.

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Investment Strategy & Business Case Development

Organizations must scrutinize IT investments to ensure they are strategic, cost-effective, and financially viable in the long run. We help businesses establish a structured project intake process, evaluate IT spending, and build strong business cases to justify technology investments.

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Fractional IT Finance Leadership & Advisory

For organizations that need IT financial expertise but don’t require a full-time hire, we offer fractional CFO/controller services focused on IT financial strategy, cost governance, and process improvement. We also provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Collaborative review of IT investment strategy and planning documents.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

We help enterprises develop structured IT operating and capital budgets that align with business priorities. Our approach ensures accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and cost control, enabling IT leaders to make data-driven decisions while staying within budget.

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Financial Transparency & Reporting

Many organizations struggle to understand where their IT dollars go. We develop cost allocation models, chargeback frameworks, and executive-level financial reports to improve visibility into IT expenses, enabling better decision-making and resource optimization.

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