ERP Mastery Program - for Finance and Operations
Get the proven ERP roadmap to lead with confidence, gain clarity and deliver scalable results. Save 6+ months and $500K+ in costly rework.
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Course overview
ERP Projects don't have to be chaos
You’ve seen it happen: ERP projects that derail teams, blow budgets, and bury Finance and Ops under months or years of work.
If you're facing an ERP transition, you need this course if:
• You don't know where to start or what to prioritize
• Your data and processes are holding your team back
• You need confidence choosing the right system and vendor
• You want to future-proof your ERP for AI integration
• You're ready to lead your team as an informed decision maker
This isn't theory. It's the same proven system I use with my private advisory clients—now built specifically for Finance and Operations teams.
Follow the Vindasius Framework: Prepare → Optimize → Execute
✅ Faster, smarter decision-making – backed by frameworks and checklists
✅ Fewer delays, fewer surprises – no more chaos or scope creep
✅ Executive confidence – keep leadership aligned without dragging them into the weeds
✅ Career advancement – become the ERP expert your company needs
✅ Measurable ROI – avoid $500K+ in rework and delays
ERP success isn’t luck. It’s having the right strategies for your people, data, processes, and decision-making.
Who Is This Course For
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CFOs and Finance teams preparing for ERP who want to avoid costly delays, scope creep, and rework while maximizing ROI.
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Controllers and Operations teams who need systems that work and want all the tools to plan, select, decide and implement with clarity.
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IT leaders who want Finance and Ops aligned so you're supported, informed and set up for success.
What you’ll get out of this course
Get it right the first time
Avoid costly rework by building a solid foundation from day one, using proven frameworks and templates used by top tech companies.
Lead with confidence
Cuts through ERP confusion with expert guidance. Know what matters, when it matters so you can lead with confidence, ask the right questions, and avoid costly missteps.
Future-proof your data
Design ERP data, processes, and architecture that support multi-entity, global, or high-volume complexity and AI integration without reinventing systems later.
Keep executives focused
Structure governance, and reporting so leadership stays focused on outcomes instead of getting buried in project details.
Prevent common failures
Identify and mitigate the top 10 ERP failure points before they derail your project and budget.
Start strong NOW
Get a clear, actionable playbook of what to do today to get ERP-ready .No guesswork, no fluff.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Cindy Vindasius in a real-time, interactive format.
1 Live consulting clinic
Bring your questions, no matter how complex, to Cindy for a live trouble-shooting session with your course peers.
25 Ready-to-use templates
Policy trackers, vendor evaluation tools, testing templates, and more—everything you need to execute.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Peer community
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded Finance and Operations professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new expertise with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
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Policy & Procedure Tracker
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Internal Resource Tracker
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Master Data Tracker
Module 1: ERP Project Foundations & Readiness
Start your ERP journey with the foundation most teams skip. In this module, you’ll map out the full ERP timeline, uncover why most projects fail, and learn how to prepare from “day zero.” We cover critical Phase 0 steps—aligning stakeholders, staffing smart, cleaning up master data, and establishing baseline policies. This early prep sets the tone for success and helps you avoid costly missteps later.
Week 2
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Employee Questionnaire
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Executive Interview
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Key Reports Listing
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Requirements Intake Log
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Strawman Budget Template
Module 2: Discovery – Clarify Requirements & Outcomes
Module 2 covers the discovery work most teams skip. You’ll define goals, gather cross-functional requirements, and align stakeholders on what the ERP must achieve. Learn how to interview users, map workflows, and uncover pain points. By the end, you'll have a clear vision of future-state processes—a critical foundation for vendor selection and system design.
Week 3
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Requirements Tracker
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ERP System Comparison
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Vendor Evaluation Questionnaire
Module 3: Solution Selection & Vendor Evaluation
Module 3 helps you choose the right ERP partner with confidence. Learn how to run a structured selection process—shortlisting vendors, managing RFPs, scripting demos, checking references, and negotiating contracts. You’ll cut through the sales spin and focus on fit, ensuring your chosen system and partner can deliver a successful implementation.
Week 4
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Integration Template
Module 4: Data Architecture & Scalability Planning
Module 4 is all about data—the backbone of ERP. Learn how to structure master data, design scalable COAs, and build clean customer, vendor, and item records. We’ll cover multi-entity/currency needs, system integrations, and legacy data cleanup. By the end, you’ll have a forward-looking data strategy that supports growth, reporting, and a smooth ERP implementation.
Week 5
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Issue Tracker
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Key Decision Tracking
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Document and Training Tracker
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Engagement Tracking Matrix
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Emotional Guidance Scale
Module 5: Project Blueprint & Change Management
Module 5 covers project management and execution. You’ll build your ERP blueprint, define governance, assign roles, and set up comms, risk, and change control management.
Week 6
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UAT Testing Template
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E2E Testing Template
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Communication Tracking
Module 6: Validation and Cutover
Module 6: Learn best practices in how to validate your system—create a test plan, run pilots, reconcile data, and train users. By the end, you’ll be ready to sign off with confidence, support a clean cutover, and ensure your team is prepared for a smooth go-live and sustained adoption.
Meet your instructor
Cindy Vindasius
ERP Strategist | MBA | CPA | Founder of Vindasius
With over three decades of experience guiding high-growth companies through complex technology transitions, Cindy Vindasius brings the rare combination of deep financial expertise, operational insight, and executive pragmatism to every engagement. As a CPA (licensed but currently non-practicing status) and MBA with a career rooted in finance leadership, Cindy has spent her life in the trenches with CFOs, controllers, and operations executives—building the bridge between strategy and execution during ERP transformations.
Cindy is the founder of Vindasius, a boutique advisory firm known for translating ERP chaos into clarity. From startups scaling past Series C to global organizations navigating M&A and IPO readiness, her client list reads like a who’s-who of the tech-enabled mid-market. She has advised companies using Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Sage Intacct and other platforms—always with a practical, business-first lens that empowers internal teams rather than creating dependency on outside consultants.
She has led or supported dozens of ERP initiatives from the inside out, helping companies streamline reporting, reduce manual workarounds, and future-proof their systems. Whether coaching CFOs through vendor selection, architecting a scalable chart of accounts, or troubleshooting post-go-live reporting breakdowns, Cindy is known for getting to the heart of the issue—and delivering clear, implementable solutions.
What sets her apart isn't just her technical fluency or systems knowledge—it's her engaging, people-centered approach. Cindy doesn’t just teach ERP readiness—she equips teams to lead it. Her style is candid, grounded, and refreshingly real. Clients often describe her as a “translator between finance, IT, and the business”—a trusted advisor who can navigate tough conversations, inspire confidence, and bring structure to messy, high-stakes environments.
In this course, you’re not learning from theory—you’re learning from someone who’s walked the path, solved the problems, and seen what works (and what doesn't) from every angle. Expect actionable insights, real-world tools, and an instructor who’s as invested in your success as you are.
Course schedule
3-5 hours per week
Friday's - Aug 1 - Sept 8
8:30am PST
6 weekly live calls 90 minutes in length with additional week 7 Q&A session. Each session has templates/homework to get you started and apply what you have learned which is optional. I am estimating 2 hours each week for homework - which involves customization and delegation.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you