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Reporting takes too long
Key figures are rebuilt by hand from exports, with the same preparation repeated every week or month.
BI dashboards & reporting
BI dashboards and reporting built around decisions.
Expert O'clock turns data from spreadsheets, accounting systems, CRMs, and ecommerce platforms into clear management reporting. Every dashboard starts with the decisions your team needs to make and the numbers that must reconcile.
From $7502–4 weeksUK · US · Remote
Common starting points
The problem is rarely the tool.
The issue usually begins with unclear definitions, fragmented sources, or a manual process that no longer matches the business.
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The numbers are disputed
Teams use different definitions, filters, or source files, so meetings start with reconciliation instead of decisions.
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Charts do not lead to action
The report shows activity but not what changed, why it changed, or where the business should look next.
Dashboards built around decisions
A useful dashboard is not a wall of charts. We start with the decisions your leadership, finance, sales, or operations team makes each week and month, then define the smallest set of measures that supports those decisions.
The result is a reporting view with a clear hierarchy: headline performance, exceptions that need attention, and the detail required to investigate them.
- Executive and management dashboards
- Finance, cash flow, sales, margin, and operations reporting
- KPI definitions and consistent calculation logic
- Reconciliations between reported totals and source systems
Built on the tools you already have
We work with Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Looker Studio, SQL, and PostgreSQL. Where a source has an API, connector, or reliable export, we design the simplest refresh path that can be maintained by your team.
You do not need to replace every system before reporting improves. The first step is agreeing on the source of truth, the reporting rules, and the refresh rhythm.
Scope, reconcile, build, and hand over
We review the current reporting process, map the sources, and write the scope before work begins. During the build, totals are reconciled and exceptions are tested so the finished report can be explained and audited.
The handover includes a walkthrough, written documentation, and a refresh process. Your team should be able to operate the reporting without depending on us for routine use.
Remote delivery for UK and US businesses
Expert O'clock is based in Gujrat, Pakistan and works remotely with clients across the United Kingdom, the United States, and worldwide. Communication, file access, review points, and handover are agreed before work starts.
What you get
- A clear dashboard or monthly report
- The numbers that matter to your business
- A short walkthrough and written guide
- A simple refresh process
How the work runs
01
Talk
Tell us what is slow, unclear, or missing.
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Plan
We send a clear scope, timeline, and price.
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Deliver
We build it, test it, and hand it over.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need Power BI or Looker Studio?+
Not necessarily. We choose the reporting tool after reviewing your sources, users, budget, and existing software. Excel or Google Sheets can be the right home for a focused monthly report, while Power BI or Looker Studio may be more suitable for broader interactive reporting.
Can you work with exported spreadsheets?+
Yes. Exports from accounting, CRM, ecommerce, or operational systems are a common starting point. We map fields, define controls, and determine whether the refresh can remain manual, use a connector, or be automated.
Can you improve an existing dashboard?+
Yes, depending on the state of the data model and report. A review identifies calculation issues, unreliable sources, usability problems, and the work required to repair or rebuild the reporting.
How long does a dashboard project take?+
Dashboards and reporting projects are typically scoped at two to four weeks. The exact timeline depends on source access, data quality, and the number of reporting views required.
Related guides
Practical reading before you start.
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Next step
Start with the decision you need to improve.
Tell us what is slow, unclear, or unreliable. We will reply with the right service, a realistic scope, and a fixed price.