Cost Allocation: A thorough approach to effective financial management

Our Cost Allocation Module is an advanced software solution that helps companies streamline and automate their cost allocation processes. It is designed to easily integrate with existing systems and offers a wide range of features that make it easy for companies to allocate costs between departments.

Advantages of a Cost Allocation Module

Some of the key features and benefits offered by the Cost Allocation Module include:

  • Flexible and adaptable allocation

    The module allows companies to adapt the distribution rules according to their specific needs and business model, which ensures a more accurate and fair distribution of costs.

  • Strengthened communication and collaboration

    The module promotes transparency and open dialogue between departments by making it easy to share cost information and work together to find solutions to cost-related challenges.

  • Automated cost allocation

    The module's advanced algorithms help automate the cost allocation process, reducing the manual effort and time required to properly allocate costs.

  • Strengthened communication and collaboration

    With integrated reporting and analysis tools, the module allows you to monitor and evaluate costs in real time, making it easier to identify areas of potential for improvement and make well-informed decisions.

What are the customers saying?


“In 2011, we were hitting the limit with our Excel model, which had become very complex. We entered into a “Master of Science” collaboration with the purpose of converting our Excel to Jedox within 3 months. Today we use Jedox in the 5th year as our group budget and reporting platform”

Jan Knudsen
Head of Business, ABB

“Rambøll chose Jedox as a group budget and forecast solution for all 500 budget users worldwide – due to self-service, flexibility, user-friendliness and price – and for the first time ever, Rambøll has submitted its consolidated group budget on time”


Christiane Johansen
Director Global Support, Rambøll
”We chose a partnership with Qbit in August 2016 based on using Jedox to upgrade our Group forecasts to more automatic and modern management. We see great opportunities. We see great opportunities in the collaboration in terms of eliminating / upgrading the group’s many complex and manual spreadsheets, with the more flexible and user-friendly Jedox.”
Anders Egeblad
Head of Corporate, Tryg

Functions in the Cost Allocation Module:
Direct Method, Step Down (Waterfall), Reciprocal og Big data Management.

Our Cost Allocation Module includes a number of features designed to meet the needs and preferences of different companies when it comes to cost allocation. Four of the most important cost allocation methods included in the module are Direct Method, Step Down (Waterfall), Reciprocal and Big Data Management. Each of these methods and their use are described below.

Direct Method:

The Direct Method is the most simple and straightforward method for cost allocation. This method involves direct allocation of costs from support departments to operating departments, without taking into account the costs incurred between support departments. The Direct Method focuses on minimizing complexity and making cost allocation more understandable and transparent.

Advantages of the Direct Method:

Step Down (Waterfall):

The Step Down or Waterfall method is a more advanced cost allocation method that takes into account the costs between support departments. In this method, costs from a support department are distributed to both operations departments and other support departments in a sequential order. Once a support department's costs have been distributed, the relevant department is no longer taken into account in subsequent cost distributions.

Advantages of Step Down (Waterfall):

Reciprocal Method:

The Step Down or Waterfall method is a more advanced cost allocation method that takes into account the costs between support departments. In this method, costs from a support department are distributed to both operations departments and other support departments in a sequential order. Once a support department's costs have been distributed, the relevant department is no longer taken into account in subsequent cost distributions.

Advantages of the Reciprocal Method:

Maybe you are in doubt or want to have some good advice!

By implementing our module, companies can revolutionize their financial management and achieve a number of benefits, such as improved cost transparency, optimized resource allocation and more effective decision-making. With this module, companies are better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of cost allocation and ensure their long-term success and growth.

Fordele ved Big Data Management:

Big Data Management giver en række fordele til virksomheder, der ønsker at udnytte kraften i deres data:

  • Øget datasikkerhed og -beskyttelse

    Funktionaliteten hjælper med at sikre datasikkerhed og beskyttelse ved at etablere robuste systemer og protokoller for lagring, adgang og overførsel af data. Dette reducerer risikoen for datatab, lækager og uautoriseret adgang, samtidig med at virksomheder overholder gældende lovgivning og branchestandarder for databeskyttelse og sikkerhed.

  • Skalerbarhed og fleksibilitet

    Funktionen er designet til at skalere i forhold til virksomhedens behov og kan nemt tilpasses, når datamængden og analysekravene vokser. Dette sikrer en fleksibel løsning, der kan understøtte virksomhedens vækst og ændrede krav over tid, samtidig med at der leveres robuste og pålidelige dataanalyser.

  • Forbedret beslutningstagning

    Ved at udnytte Big Data Management kan virksomheder opnå dybere indsigt og forståelse af deres data, hvilket fører til mere præcise og velinformerede beslutninger. Denne forbedrede beslutningstagning kan hjælpe virksomheder med at identificere nye markeds- og vækstmuligheder, effektivisere deres drift og optimere deres ressourceallokering og strategiudvikling.

  • Hurtig og effektiv databehandling

    Big Data Management gør det muligt for virksomheder at behandle og analysere store datamængder hurtigt og effektivt. Ved at optimere databehandlingen kan virksomheder træffe informerede beslutninger hurtigere, hvilket giver dem en konkurrencefordel i et datadrevet marked.

Maybe you are in doubt or want to
have some good advice!

By implementing our module, companies can revolutionize their financial management and achieve a number of benefits, such as improved cost transparency, optimized resource allocation and more effective decision-making. With this module, companies are better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of cost allocation and ensure their long-term success and growth.

Download the Technical PDF

This technical documentation describes a solution for cost allocation. It contains a combination of different methods and data distribution approaches. The solution is designed to provide a clear understanding of how cost allocation works and how it can be implemented. Read more in the accompanying PDF.

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