"Decision makers at the University of Missouri System (“UM System”) determined that we needed more powerful and agile tools to analyze the effects of  changing economic circumstances and alternative strategies on financial performance.  We needed a solution that went beyond budgeting and short-term operational planning to address the more-complex modeling challenges inherent in strategic planning such as changes in market values and investment returns as well as treasury decisions on future balance sheets and ratios. 
 UM System embarked on a market research process of software tools to meet these needs.  Oracle’s Hyperion Strategic Finance (“HSF”) was selected.  HSF is a prepackaged financial modeling application that allows decision makers to see the full financial impact of alternative economic environments and strategies.  It lets users easily test financial models, create contingency plans, and form strategies through its powerful modeling.
This presentation will discuss how HSF is being used at UM System to integrate and enhance multiple planning processes such as strategic planning and forecasting, operational budget policy analysis, and treasury decisions.  "