Our team has delivered over 150 EPM/CPM solutions across ANZ. Our team is led by Martin, former finance leader & CA, who has been working with EPM for over 20 years. We focus on delivering financial performance and fast value, not just a tech platform. We work with our clients to achieve best-in-class results that everyone will rave about.

About Data Hive Consulting

We help finance teams turn complex planning, reporting and performance management challenges into simpler, smarter ways of working.

Data Hive Consulting exists to help make the lives of CFOs and finance professionals easier through solutions that save them weeks of time and gives them insights are speeds they never thought were possible, so they can make decisions faster and drive enterprise value.

We are a finance transformation consultancy bringing together deep finance experience, EPM expertise and technology to help organisations make better decisions.

We understand finance because many of us have worked in it. We know the pressures of planning cycles, reporting deadlines, changing business requirements and systems that don't always make life easier.

That's why we don't start with the technology. We start by understanding your business, your people and what you're trying to achieve.

Then we design and deliver solutions that make finance simpler, faster and more valuable to the organisation.

Our story

It started long before Data Hive Consulting

Data Hive Consulting was founded by Martin Kudlik in 2021, but the experience and thinking behind the business have been developing for decades.

Martin began his career in corporate finance - he is a Chartered Accountant and former Finance Director who switched camps to technology after seeing how transformational EPM/CPM systems are.

In 2010, Martin began implementing Adaptive Insights, the platform now known as Workday Adaptive Planning.

He went on to build a specialist partner business that grew to over 50 staff and became the number one Adaptive Insights partner in Australia and New Zealand at the time.

It was an experience that taught Martin a great deal about what makes finance transformation work, and what doesn't.

The best outcomes weren't simply the result of good technology. They came from understanding how finance actually operates, asking better questions, keeping things as simple as possible and working closely with the people who would ultimately use the solution.

Those lessons became part of the foundation for Data Hive Consulting.

In 2018 Martin sold his previous business to his business partner and took his family on a global adventure for 18 months, travelling the world, before returning to Australia and settling onto a farm in regional Victoria where they keep bees and other animals. It was there that the concept for Data Hive Consulting was pollinated and a new chapter was launched.

Data Hive Consulting is born - 2021

Data Hive Consulting was created to build on that experience with a clear philosophy: finance first, technology with purpose.

Rather than approaching transformation as a software implementation, we look at the bigger picture - the people, processes, information and decisions the technology needs to support.

Today, our team combines finance, technology, and transformation expertise to help organisations across Australia and New Zealand improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.

Martin himself has implemented and supported more than 150 EPM/CPM solutions across ANZ and globally for multinational organisations with offices in Indonesia and Europe. With Data Hive Consulting he has delivered and supported over 15 organisations and growing, covering industries including Energy, Retail, Professional Services, Government, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and more.

The team consists of former enterprise-level finance leaders, project managers, and technology consultants who understand how these solutions transform organisations.

We work with Workday Adaptive Planning and OneStream - two technology solutions that can add value to organisations of differing shapes, sizes, and needs. Our team is experienced with many different EPM/CPM solutions, so we have insight into why these two platforms are our particular choice of solution for businesses.

We are passionate about transformation, efficiency, and delivering value and ROI. As a dynamic and agile consultancy, we are invested in the outcomes of our clients and teams - we act as an extension of their teams to achieve extraordinary results, efficiency gains, and success.

Now, with the addition of AI in these solutions, and adjacent to them, what is possible is accelerating at a rapid pace - similar to what we saw moving from on-prem to the cloud.

We are excited about working with forward-thinking finance leaders to bring the art of the possible into reality with them.

Our values

  • About our clients' outcomes, not just our deliverables. We take the time to understand your business, your team, and what success actually looks like - then we build toward it.

    We check in, we support, and we connect. The same energy we bring to our clients, we bring to our team.

  • Spreadsheets exist because nobody questioned them. We do. We push our clients - and ourselves - to imagine what's possible when the right technology meets real finance expertise.

    Internally, this means we welcome new ideas, question old habits, and never assume that the way we've always done something is the best way to do it.

  • CPM implementations have a reputation for complexity. We fight that at every turn - clear communication, practical solutions, and no unnecessary jargon with clients.

    Internally, it means we cut through noise, keep processes lean, and respect each other's time. If something can be explained simply, we explain it simply.

  • Even when it's inconvenient. We'll tell you if a solution isn't the right fit, if a timeline is unrealistic, or if there's a better way - because short-term comfort at the expense of long-term trust isn't a trade we're willing to make.

    Inside the team, doing the right thing means being honest in feedback, owning mistakes, and treating every colleague with the same respect we show our clients.

  • Finance doesn't have to be painful, and neither does the work of transforming it.

    We genuinely enjoy what we do - the problem-solving, the moments when something clicks for a client, and the people we do it with.

    We hire for enthusiasm as much as expertise, and we make space for laughter, celebration, and time together as a team.

  • The best solution today may not be the best solution tomorrow.

    We stay ahead of what's possible - in AI, in CPM, and in how we deliver - so our clients always benefit from what's next.

    Inside the business, innovation is everyone's job. We encourage experimentation, back new ideas, and create space for the team to explore better ways of working - even when there's no guaranteed outcome.

Meet the team

  • Martin Kudlik

    Founder & Chief Architect

    Martin is the founder and leader of Data Hive Consulting

    Martin brings over 30+ years of expertise in corporate finance and CPM/EPM, leading implementations for more than 100 organisations across ANZ and globally. Prior to EPM/CPM implementation Martin was a Director of Finance and felt the pain of lack of systems so he started his first implementation partner business, with Data Hive Consulting being his second.

    He has advised CFOs and organisations in all industries for over 20 years on EPM/CPM transformation and was one of the first Adaptive implementation partners in Australia. He has delivered more Adaptive implementations than most partners in ANZ.

    Martin had led teams that have delivered financial transformation projects for global and local engagements - including multi-national organisatons and mid-market organisations such as Coca-Cola Amatil, Norco, Akaysha, Mondiale VGL, Yalumba, Xero, and more.

    His leadership ensures strategic alignment and high-impact solutions for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for our clients.

    Outside of work you’ll find Martin training for his next ultramarathon, spending time with his wife Zuz & kids at their country home, or indulging in other outdoor adventures.

    Qualifications
    > Masters of Corporate Finance and Business (University of Technology - CZ)
    > Bachelor of Accounting (University of Nottingham)
    > Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 

    Areas of Expertise
    > Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
    > CPM/EPM Implementation & Architecture
    > Integrated Business Planning
    > Financial Consolidation & Reporting
    > Multi-entity & Multi-currency Structures
    > Operating Model Design
    > Business Transformation
    > Driver-based Modelling & Forecasting

  • Chris McGowan

    Sales Director & Strategic Advisor

    Chris leads the Growth team at Data Hive Consulting.

    Chris brings over 20 years of senior sales and commercial leadership experience to Data Hive, with a career built on helping organisations navigate complex technology decisions and turn them into real business outcomes.

    Having led sales teams and client portfolios across financial services, ICT, government, and utilities. Chris has deep market connectivity across Australia and the UK, and a proven track record of building lasting client relationships grounded in trust and delivery.

    As founder of ThunderLabs and an advisor to Data Hive, Chris combines broad technology consulting experience with a genuine understanding of what finance leaders need from their systems. He works with CFOs and business leaders to cut through complexity and find the right path forward - whether that's a first conversation about CPM or a full Workday Adaptive or OneStream implementation.

    Chris is a passionate thinker, reader, and writer. He is knowledgeable in many areas of peak performance and is guided by some of his favourite business books including Good to Great, The Jolt Effect, and many more.

    Outside of work you'll find Chris pursuing his love of the outdoors including endurance racing, creating a podcast for his podcast series, spending time with his partner & their 4 kids, and finding new ways to help organisations move from intent to action.

    Qualifications
    > Bachelor of Law (The University of Huddersfield)

    Areas of Expertise
    > Senior Sales Leadership
    > Commercial Strategy
    > Technology Consulting
    > Stakeholder & Client Engagement
    > Solution Design & Positioning
    > Business Development Team Leadership & Coaching
    > Recruitment
    > Podcasting

  • Leah Diprose

    Account Executive

    Leah is part of the Growth team at Data Hive Consulting.

    A Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience across corporate finance, advisory, and in house finance (from VC-backed scale-up to enterprise), Leah has ran the function, built the models, presented to boards, managed capital raises, and implemented technology as a finance leader. She has exposure to a broad range of finance function solutions including Xero, DEXT, Airwallex, Navan, FloQast, ApprovalMax, PowerBI, Tableau, TM1, Notebook LM, AWS, python coding, and more.

    Her experience includes in house work at KPMG, Australia Post, Parcelpoint, Schneider Electric, UBS AG with industry exposure across banking & finance, logistics, mining services, property, renewable energy, and professional services.

    Leah’s experience gives her a firsthand understanding of what finance teams and execs actually need from their finance systems and tools, and what can go wrong when teams let tech debt accrue or leave transformation too long.

    Outside of work you'll find Leah dancing, running with her local run club, or exploring new corners of the world. She has visited 20+ countries so far, and speaks 3 languages (English, Spanish, & Indonesian).

    Qualifications
    > Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) - Economics & Finance (University of Sydney - distinction average)
    > Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting - Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
    > Advanced Certificate Turnaround & Restructuring (ARITA)

    Areas of Expertise
    > Business Development & Growth
    > Stakeholder Engagement
    > Change Management
    > Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) > CPM/EPM Sales & Solution Design
    > Financial Control
    > Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
    > Financial Modelling
    > Finance Transformation
    > Data Management & Pipelines
    > Budgeting & Forecasting
    > Board & investor reporting

  • Nick Gallery

    Project Manager

    Nick leads project and portfolio management across the Data Hive Consulting Delivery team.

    Nick acts as the primary client contact throughout the implementation phase and ensures every engagement stays on track, on budget, and aligned to client goals.

    With 15+ years in solution delivery and project management across consulting and client-side roles, Nick brings a well-rounded perspective on how to align business objectives with actionable outcomes. His experience spans multiple technology platforms and industries, with a particular strength in bridging the gap between delivery teams and business stakeholders.

    Prior to Data Hive, Nick led large-scale technology and process improvement initiatives at DXC Technology, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Woolworths - managing cross-functional teams across global locations, enhancing internal processes, and driving productivity improvements across complex programmes.

    Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife and kids.

    Qualifications
    > Bachelor of Information Systems (Australian Catholic University)
    > Certified ScrumMaster (Scrum Alliance CSM)
    > Project Management Professional (PMI)
    > OneStream Essentials

    Areas of Expertise
    > Timeline Management Risk Management
    > Commercial Management
    > Stakeholder Management
    > Governance and Reporting
    > Resource Optimisation

    Methodologies & Toolset
    > Waterfall & Gantt Methodology
    > Agile Methodology
    > Avaza Business Platform
    > Microsoft Teams and Planner
    > Atlassian Jira and Confluence
    > Miro

  • Norman Chen

    Solutions Architect

    Norman is a Solution Architect in our Delivery team.

    Norman is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 18+ years of experience across FP&A, finance systems management, and consulting. He has led financial transformation projects both internally and as a consultant, implementing enterprise performance management (EPM) systems and improving reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

    He works with our clients in implementing Adaptive end-to-end as well as supporting our clients with enhancement and expansion requests post-go-live.

    Prior to joining Data Hive Consulting, Norman worked with Martin at Martin’s previous implementation partner business, and in finance at News Corporation and as Head of FP&A at Sky News Australia. Norman started his career at KPMG in internal finance.

    Outside of work, you’ll find Norman enjoying time with his wife and kids and exploring Sydney’s food scene. He enjoys Tai-Chi and also loves a bit of gaming.

    Qualifications
    > Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance (University of Technology Sydney)
    > Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting - Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
    > Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Acuity Institute)

    Areas of Expertise
    > FP&A
    > Financial Systems & EPM implementation
    > Process Improvement & Automation
    > Data Analytics & Reporting
    > Change Management & Transformation
    > Financial Modelling

  • Phil Clement

    Senior Delivery Consultant

    Phil is a Senior Delivery Consultant in our Delivery team with a focus on OneStream and Workday Adaptive Planning.

    Phil implements and supports the solutions, working with clients on enhancement and expansion requests as needed.

    Phil brings 20+ years of experience in finance systems development and support, and technology consulting and delivery, including roles as Group Financial Systems Administrator at Compass Group, and Group Financial Close Manager at QBE, as well as over 10 years in Enterprise Information Management Consulting at Deloitte, where he implemented various Enterprise Performance Management solutions for companies in a wide range of industries, and led an internal Project Control team.

    Outside of work you’ll find Phil enjoying time outdoors with his wife and dog. Phil is also a DJ, having DJ’d in over 7 countries! He also loves to cook and has been known to make an amazing hot sauce!

    Qualifications
    > BA/BSc Mathematics with Accounting (London Southbank University)
    > A Levels - Mathematics & Physics (Farnborough College of Technology)
    > Oracle HFM CIS, PBCS, & PRCS
    > OneStream Essentials
    > Official Anaplanner
    > Diploma in Project Management > Professional Scrum Master
    > Google Gen AI certifications

    Areas of Expertise
    > EPM Consolidations
    > Data Integration
    > Financial Reporting & Analysis
    > Process Control
    > System Implementations
    > Budgeting & Forecasting