Andersen Consulting Adds Bakia for Finance Transformation

Andersen Consulting has strengthened its business transformation capabilities through a collaboration agreement with Bakia Consulting, a Paris-headquartered consultancy specialising in finance function transformation. Announced on November 3, 2026, the partnership is expected to expand the firms' ability to support organisations in improving financial operations, redesigning business processes and managing organisational change.

Bakia Consulting works with large corporations and financial institutions to transform their finance functions. Its expertise includes operating models, organisational structures, business processes and digital systems. The firm also provides project management and change management support to help businesses implement new operating approaches and sustain improvements.

Through this collaboration, Andersen Consulting aims to combine Bakia's specialised finance transformation experience with its broader consulting capabilities. The partnership will allow the firms to address business challenges that require improvements in financial management, operational efficiency and technology adoption.

Focus on Finance Function Transformation

Finance departments are increasingly expected to provide better business insights, improve efficiency and respond to changing organisational requirements. These responsibilities require companies to review not only their financial systems but also the processes and structures supporting their operations.

Bakia Consulting brings experience in financial and non-financial management models, process optimisation and digital tools. Its approach combines established industry practices with an understanding of the people and processes involved in business operations.

The collaboration is intended to help organisations redesign finance functions in ways that reflect their operational requirements while supporting long-term improvements.

Leadership Perspective on the Collaboration

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen, highlighted the importance of addressing organisational processes alongside technology when businesses undertake transformation initiatives.

 “Successful business transformation depends on more than introducing new technology; organizations must also rethink processes, responsibilities, and the ways teams work together.”

Vorsatz added that Bakia Consulting brings a focused understanding of operational and digital changes that can help finance teams respond to evolving business demands. He noted that this expertise complements Andersen Consulting's existing business transformation capabilities.

Romain Dubuisson, Partner at Bakia Consulting, also highlighted the growing expectations placed on finance functions.

 “Finance functions are being asked to deliver better insight, operate more efficiently, and adapt to changing business needs, often at the same time.”

Dubuisson added that the collaboration would help Bakia bring its approach to a broader range of organisations.

Expanding Consulting Capabilities Across Markets

Headquartered in Paris, Bakia Consulting also has capabilities in Singapore and Hong Kong, giving the collaboration an international dimension.

Andersen Consulting provides services across corporate strategy, business transformation, technology and artificial intelligence transformation, as well as human capital solutions. It operates as part of the wider Andersen Global platform, which brings together consulting, tax, legal, valuation and advisory expertise.

The collaboration with Bakia reflects the growing importance of specialised expertise in consulting. As businesses seek to modernise financial operations and improve organisational performance, consulting firms are expanding their capabilities through partnerships that combine industry knowledge, technology and change management.

For Andersen Consulting, the agreement adds focused finance transformation expertise to its broader service offering, while giving Bakia Consulting an opportunity to extend its approach to more organisations.