Unlock Savings and Strengthen Financial Resilience with Higher Ed Spend Analytics

Rising operational costs, decentralized purchasing, and increased pressure for financial accountability are reshaping how universities manage spend. With budgets tightening and expectations growing, CFOs need clearer visibility into where money is going and where savings can be captured. Spend analytics provides the insight required to control costs, strengthen compliance, and support mission-critical priorities across diverse academic and administrative units.

This whitepaper shows how modern spend analytics helps institutions identify savings opportunities, consolidate suppliers, and improve decision-making across research, facilities, dining, IT, and more.

Key Insights

• Advanced analytics enables savings identification across major spend categories including research, construction, and food services.

• A leading institution achieved a 15% reduction in procurement costs by integrating spend analytics into planning processes.

• 78% of higher ed institutions now view ESG compliance as critical to long-term success.

• AI-powered dashboards improve supplier performance visibility, contract compliance, and strategic sourcing outcomes.

See how spend analytics empowers higher-ed finance leaders to uncover savings, enhance transparency, and build long-term financial resilience.