Aro Systems | Naviloq Case Study
In this case study, we explore how Aro Systems, a Finnish construction and building services company, transitioned from Excel-based reporting to Naviloq; a cloud-based Business Intelligence (BI) platform from Staria. By adopting Naviloq, Aro Systems enhanced financial transparency, streamlined management processes, and significantly improved business predictability through real-time data access and analysis.
You’ll find out more about:
The challenges Aro Systems faced with manual, Excel-based reporting.
How Naviloq enabled real-time financial insights and broader access to data.
The strategic benefits of cloud-based BI in construction and maintenance services.
How Aro Systems is expanding Naviloq’s use across the organization.
See how Naviloq supports scalable data integration during rapid growth; a model that could streamline your post-acquisition processes too
About Aro Systems
Founded in 1954, Aro Systems is a family-owned Finnish construction and building service company with nearly 70 years of industry experience. Employing more than 400 professionals, the company delivers construction, renovation, and lifecycle maintenance services for buildings throughout Finland, operating in Helsinki, Tampere, and Oulu. Aro Systems reported a revenue of EUR 61 million in 2021.
Challenges with Traditional Financial Reporting
Before adopting Naviloq, Aro Systems relied heavily on Excel for financial reporting. The manual nature of this work made processes time-consuming and inefficient, leading the company to seek a modern, centralized solution for financial and business management.
CEO Mika Huovinen explains:
“I was looking for a system that combines modern data storage, reporting, and data input. The system should work as a digital financial management tool and support management with business intelligence.”
Transition to Cloud-Based BI with Naviloq
After evaluating several solutions, Aro Systems chose Naviloq and implemented it in spring 2018. The cloud-based platform met its requirements for real-time reporting, transparency, and easy access to financial data — all critical in a fast-paced construction environment.
Improved Access, Analysis, and Transparency
Naviloq provided Aro Systems with a centralized, transparent system that allows real-time access to financial data from any device. It eliminated manual data handling and enabled more agile and informed decision-making across the company.
“Data is available for everyone and transparent. It can be analyzed from different viewpoints, and observations can be shared with all parties in the organization who need them,” says Huovinen.
Ongoing Expansion and Strategic Use of BI
Aro Systems plans to expand the use of Naviloq to board reporting, personnel insights, sales monitoring, and maintenance service metrics. The long-term goal is to integrate nearly all financial, operational, and qualitative company data into one system.
Huovinen notes the strength of the ongoing partnership with Staria:
“The partnership has worked well, and development of the system has advanced a process at a time. The target state has been clearly defined and the partnership has been open and is constantly developing. Staria speaks to us with the same language and understands what we are doing.”
Clear Benefits
The key benefits realised so far by Aro Systems in their Naviloq journey are:
Live access to financial data. Reporting is no longer based on outdated Excel exports.
Improved business predictability. Teams can monitor actuals and forecasts continuously.
Access from mobile and field environments. Decision-makers don’t need to be tied to a desk to understand performance.
Visually clear dashboards. Reports can be shared as-is with stakeholders.
Improved visibility for project management. Data can be analysed across cost centres or job sites.
Preparation for full BI adoption. More advanced dashboards are being implemented to support all departments.
Clear collaboration with vendor. Close cooperation with Naviloq ensures the solution evolves with Aro’s needs.
“I would warmly recommend Naviloq. Our financial management and the predictability of our business has become significantly easier.”
Impact on Financial Management and Business Predictability
Thanks to Naviloq, Aro Systems has improved its financial clarity and operational foresight. Management now has timely, accurate information that supports both daily operations and long-term strategy.
Huovinen concludes:
“I would warmly recommend Naviloq. Our financial management and the predictability of our business has become significantly easier.” Get in touch
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