National Finance Awareness Day is a reminder of the critical role finance plays, not only in driving growth and sustainability, but in achieving mission success.  And for regulated industries and public sector agencies, such as the Defense Industrial Base, critical infrastructure providers, and federal agencies, financial operations aren’t just about managing costs. Financial operations become about ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting performance in a high-stakes environment.
That’s why SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2) was created to serve the needs of the U.S. regulated market. We understand the crucial role finance plays in the success of your organization. Our secure innovations empower your team to focus on improving processes and accuracy, instead of worrying about system maintenance, compliance regulations, and security threats.
The financial stakes in regulated environments
Finance leaders face constant pressure to uphold transparency, accuracy, and accountability. And within regulated industries, such as Aerospace & Defense and federal agencies, leaders must consider the complex regulatory landscape that faces them, including adherence to:
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- ITAR and EAR export controls
- NIST 800-53
- FedRAMP®
- Auditability and traceability mandates
With growing threat landscapes and complex regulatory requirements, legacy on-premise financial systems fall short of what’s required in today’s modern world. They lack agility, real-time visibility, and the embedded controls needed to manage modern compliance and risk. When on-prem legacy systems can’t keep up, the next step is the cloud.
At SAP NS2, we deliver secure, intelligent financial solutions tailored to the unique requirements of regulated industries. With our trusted cloud solutions, finance leaders can focus on mission-critical operations and innovations rather than complex compliance regulations.
What sets SAP NS2 apart
Our SAP finance solutions help customers modernize financial operations, provide system management services, and maintain compliance with the most demanding standards.
We understand the operational, regulatory, and mission-specific requirements of federal agencies, defense contractors, critical infrastructure providers, healthcare, and financial services. SAP NS2 is here to help you.
- NIST, ITAR, and FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments
- U.S. based cloud environments architected to meet your industry’s stringent security standards.
- Support maintained within the U.S.
- All implementation, operations, and support are managed by U.S. credentialed experts on U.S. soil.
- Mission-ready expertise
- Deep experience serving federal, state, & local governments, defense, intelligence, and regulated public sector entities.
- End-to-end accountability
- From deployment to sustainment, SAP NS2 ensures security, performance, and compliance.
- Full audit and regulatory compliance
- Secure, compliant, mission-critical SAP solutions are delivered in adherence to your requirements.
Mission-grade finance solutions for regulated industries
Hosted in the cloud, with the security and flexibility required by regulated organizations, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition delivers the full capabilities of SAP’s next-generation cloud ERP.
With core finance capabilities, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition enables complete control over data, configurations, and compliance protocols. It allows organizations to evolve from reactive reporting to proactive financial leadership.
Key financial capabilities
- Real-time accounting and close
- Accelerate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes through intelligent automation and reconciliation tools.
- Integrated planning and forecasting
- Bridge operational data and financial forecasts in real time to inform decisions and improve performance.
- Advanced treasury and risk management
- Manage liquidity, exposure, and financial risk in complex or volatile environments.
- Cost and project accounting
- Track spend, funding, and compliance at the task level—essential for government contracts and audit readiness.
- Embedded audit controls
- Maintain transparency and regulatory alignment with built-in compliance and traceability.
Turn financial data into actionable intelligence
The SAP NS2 finance portfolio includes data and analytic solutions that turn spreadsheets into strategic, integrated environments that empower smarter decisions.
SAP Analytics Cloud is a comprehensive platform for financial planning, business intelligence, and predictive analytics—all hosted and deployed in a secure, cloud-based environment.
Key financial analytic capabilities
- Dynamic dashboards and reports
- Create interactive, executive-ready visuals that reflect the current state of finances and compliance.
- Predictive forecasting
- Anticipate cost overruns, funding gaps, or operational risks using AI-powered insights.
- What-if scenario modeling
- Model the impact of contract changes, funding delays, or policy shifts on budgets and operations.
- Drill-down capabilities
- Enable detailed traceability from high-level summaries down to transaction-level detail for compliance and audit purposes.
Our finance solutions are seamlessly integrated to provide real-time insight and foresight into financial operations. Turn financial and non-financial data into agile plans for mission execution with SAP NS2.
Mapping out a real-world impact
A Defense contractor modernizing ERP for audit readiness
Picture this: A large U.S. defense contractor is using outdated financial systems. They’ve faced costly, time-intensive DCAA audits and compliance risks due to their outdated systems.
By transitioning to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with SAP NS2, they could achieve:
- Real-time visibility across project finances
- Embedded cost accounting aligned with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Shortened month-end close cycles
- A system designed for cost-plus contract requirements
With SAP Analytics Cloud, they could reduce audit preparation time through interactive dashboards and predictive planning tools.
Enhancing budget oversight for a federal agency
Imagine this: A federal agency is managing multi-billion-dollar appropriations and needs to improve budget forecasting, fund tracking, and reporting transparency. With SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and SAP Analytics Cloud, they can:
- Centralize financial planning and execution data
- Monitor appropriations and fund balances in real time
- Meet OMB and Congressional reporting requirements
- Forecast the impact of funding shifts and continuing resolutions
This transformation allows them to transition from static budget monitoring to agile, mission-aligned financial management.
With SAP NS2, you don’t have to choose between innovation and compliance. Gain a secure, intelligent, and future-ready financial platform that delivers:
- Compliance at a foundational level
- Flexibility for evolving missions
- Real-time data for decision-making
- Built-in resilience and auditability
- Confidence in every transaction
Start your financial transformation with SAP NS2
National Finance Awareness Day is a reminder that smart, compliant finance is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. Finance teams in U.S. public sector and regulated industries are a strategic part of mission success. SAP NS2 can help you address the following challenges across your organization:
| Challenge | Solution |
| Siloed data across systems | Unified data architecture in SAP S/4HANA Cloud |
| Manual reconciliations and close | Automated close and real-time validation |
| Difficulty preparing for audits | Embedded controls, audit trails, and documentation |
| Inadequate forecasting tools | Predictive analytics and what-if modeling |
| Compliance with changing regulations | Continuous updates aligned with evolving standards |
Take a closer look at your financial systems. Are they enabling your mission, or standing in the way? SAP NS2 delivers the technology, expertise, and secure foundation to make financial intelligence possible.
