Implementing an Effective Treasury Management System (TMS)

At Onsatorbit, managing cash efficiently across global markets is essential to keeping our operations smooth and scalable. That’s why implementing an effective Treasury Management System (TMS) wasn’t just an upgrade — it was a strategic move to gain control, enhance visibility, and manage risk across all our financial functions. If yOnsatorbit is considering a TMS, this guide will walk you through the essentials, from planning to post-implementation.

What Is a Treasury Management System?

A Treasury Management System (TMS) is a software solution that automates and centralizes a company’s treasury functions. These typically include:
Cash and liquidity management
Bank account administration
Debt and investment tracking
Payment processing
Foreign exchange and risk management
Financial reporting and compliance

A well-implemented TMS helps companies:
Improve real-time cash visibility
Reduce manual errors and fraud risks
Streamline intercompany transactions
Strengthen audit trails and regulatory compliance

Key Steps to Implement a Treasury Management System

Assess Your Current Treasury Needs Before selecting a system, conduct an internal review:
Where are the biggest manual pain points?
What are your core treasury activities—cash forecasting, FX hedging, intercompany lending?
Do you operate in multiple currencies or countries?
Onsatorbit identified inefficiencies in cash pooling and bank reconciliation across five currencies—this became our implementation priority. 

Define Your Goals and KPIs

Common TMS goals include:
100% bank balance visibility by EOD
Automating 90%+ of wire payments
Centralizing FX exposures
Cutting month-end closing time by 50%
Metrics to track: Number of bank interfaces automated
Time to complete cash positioning
Number of manual journal entries pre vs. post TMS

Select the Right TMS Platform Choose a system that matches your scale and complexity. Key criteria:
Cloud-based vs. on-premise
Integration capabilities (ERP, banks, payment providers)
Security and compliance certifications (e.g., SOC 1/2, ISO 27001)
Real-time dashboards and customizable reporting
Multi-currency and multi-entity support
Pro tip: Include your IT and compliance teams in demos and RFP evaluations.

Integrate With ERP and Banks

A TMS is most effective when integrated with:
Your ERP system for automatic journal entries and reporting
Banks via SWIFT, APIs, or host-to-host connections for real-time cash positions and transactions
At Onsatorbit, we automated daily bank feeds and cash sweeps across 8 accounts—cutting cash visibility time from 2 hours to 10 minutes.

Focus on Change Management

People and process alignment is just as important as the tech. Ensure:
Clear ownership of workflows
Full user training and documentation
Feedback loops post go-live to fine-tune system settings
Empower your treasury team to become system “champions” and problem-solvers.

Audit, Optimize, and Scale

After go-live:
Audit system outputs for accuracy
Measure against original KPIs
Explore new modules: FX risk management, in-house banking, etc.
Continuous improvement should be baked into your treasury roadmap.

Onsatorbit’s TMS Experience

After our implementation, we saw measurable improvements:
Reduced manual payment processing by 85%
Improved cash flow forecasting accuracy from 60% to 93%
Centralized 95% of global bank balances in a single dashboard
Enabled treasury to support strategic decisions (e.g., acquisitions, FX hedging)
We treat our TMS not just as a tool—but as the nervous system of our global finance function.

What our customers say

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a TMS implementation take?

3–9 months, depending on company size, complexity, and bank integrations.

Do we need a TMS if we only operate in one country?

Yes, if you're managing high transaction volumes, multiple banks, or manual cash positioning — TMS adds value regardless of size.

Can a TMS help with fraud prevention?

Absolutely. It enforces dual approvals, automates audit trails, and removes manual intervention from sensitive workflows.

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