Why CFOs are prioritising self-service analytics. How NetSuite Analytics Warehouse empowers finance teams without IT dependency
Modern CFOs are under pressure to do more than report the numbers — they’re expected to explain what’s driving them. Yet many are still stuck waiting on IT teams for reports, reconciling data from disconnected systems, and losing time every month to spreadsheet gymnastics.
That’s why self-service analytics has moved to the top of the finance agenda. CFOs want faster answers, clearer insights, and the ability to explore data on their own terms — without queuing behind other business priorities.
From dependency to agility
Traditional BI tools promised visibility, but they often came with heavy setup, data engineering overhead, and complex governance that left finance teams dependent on technical specialists.
NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW) changes that. It connects directly to your NetSuite environment — and other key systems — so your data flows automatically into a secure, pre-built model. That means you can explore trends, slice results by business driver, and build new dashboards in minutes, not weeks.
For CFOs, that means agility: quick answers to board questions, faster performance reviews, and the ability to drill into variances on the spot.
Insight that travels beyond finance
Finance doesn’t work in isolation — and neither should your analytics. NSAW brings together data from finance, sales, operations, and HR so you can see the whole story behind performance.
Think margin trends alongside sales pipeline data, or cashflow alongside headcount forecasts. When teams work from a single source of truth, decisions get sharper — and confidence at the board table grows.
Making self-service actually work
The shift to self-service analytics isn’t just about tools — it’s about enablement. That’s where many finance teams stumble.
Pivot2 makes NSAW practical for finance:
Accelerated delivery – results in 2–8 weeks with fixed scope and predictable outcomes
Pre-built finance data models – designed for CFOs and FP&A teams, not data engineers
Ongoing enablement – so your team can manage and extend dashboards without IT reliance
The takeaway
Self-service analytics isn’t a trend — it’s a competitive advantage. For CFOs looking to lead with insight rather than react to it, NetSuite Analytics Warehouse is the enabler. Pivot2 is the partner that makes it real.
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