Faster, more transparent planning delivered with SAP Analytics Cloud for GasNet s.r.o.

We supported GasNet s.r.o. in replacing inefficient processes for medium-term planning and reporting, significantly simplifying and accelerating the preparation of detailed forecasts for the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. In the following phases, we also delivered standalone models for Purchasing and Investment Planning.

How can the process of creating financial plans and forecasts be streamlined, when it has so far been burdened by manual data entry, work in isolated Excel templates prone to human error, and time-consuming email communication among stakeholders?

In collaboration with the GasNet s.r.o. team, we designed and delivered a solution that leverages the power of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and SAP Analytics Cloud.

We divided the project into several phases:

• The first phase focused on creating profit and loss plans, including their automatic transformation into the so-called Financial Model.
• The second phase addressed cash flow planning.
  The key to success was unifying inputs, using calculation models for complex logic, and standardizing data entry through centrally managed planning forms.

In the third phase, we implemented the Purchasing model, once again using SAP Analytics Cloud. This time, however, we made extensive use of Application Design to create a user-friendly interface — a central planning form that records transactional data in the background and simultaneously updates master data, including change history.

The fourth and final phase involved developing an investment planning model, which included two sub-models:

• continuous / weekly construction planning
• standard Forecast / Medium-Term Plan (MTP) across all areas
  This phase also introduced the use of the Excel Add-in for the construction planning model, where Excel remained a preferred interface for planners.

Our goal was not only to accelerate the planning process, but above all to create a reliable, unified, and transparent data environment — easily accessible across the organization.
Automated integration with SAP S/4HANA for actuals retrieval and plan submission, structured reporting logic, and flexible rules for cash flow forecasting represent a significant leap forward in financial management.

In additional areas, we further expanded capabilities through the use of Application Design to simplify interaction with the model, and through the Excel Add-in where Excel-based outputs were expected or required by users.

For us, this project stands as a great example of close and effective collaboration — one that delivered measurable results and laid a strong foundation for continued development in purchasing and investment planning.

Find the summary of the project in this PDF document.

About GasNet s.r.o.

GasNet s.r.o. is the largest operator of the gas distribution network in the Czech Republic, delivering reliable natural gas supply to more than 2.3 million consumption points. Its network covers approximately 80% of the country’s territory, excluding Prague and the South Bohemian Region.

The company operates an extensive system of gas pipelines and plays a key role in the Czech Republic’s energy infrastructure. GasNet is committed to modernizing and securing its distribution system, optimizing both operational and investment costs, and actively pursuing sustainable development and innovation within the energy sector.

The company is headquartered in Ústí nad Labem.