Untangling a Financial Bottleneck in Foodservice 

How GBS Helped a Fast-Growing Brand Restore Financial Clarity and Scale 

How We Did It

A plant-based food brand came to us with an all-too-common problem: aged deductions with multiple retailers were piling up, slowing the finance team and clouding visibility into a business that was on the move. They needed fast relief — and a fix that would last. 

Global Business Services (GBS) got right to work. 

We began by clearing backlogs quickly and accurately, bringing balances current and restoring confidence in day-to-day financial operations. 

With the immediate pressure lifted, we shifted our focus to prevention. 

GBS took over validation and clearing of incoming foodservice deductions, replacing reactive cleanup with consistent, repeatable processes. The result was fewer surprises, steadier workflows, and finance teams that felt firmly back in control. 

As confidence grew, our role expanded. 

Our GBS team integrated directly into the client’s finance organization, supporting general accounting, corporate accounting, and accounts payable, while easing the internal strain caused by manual work and ongoing cleanup. 

After a year of collaboration, we were asked to design a broader GBS model, including IT infrastructure and HR. 

Partnership Perfected 

What started as a targeted effort to streamline finance operations grew into a long-term GBS partnership. Today, our client operates with clearer visibility, embedded expertise, and a scalable foundation designed for sustained growth. 

Let’s Build What’s Next 

Beyond sales and marketing, Acosta Group helps brands build enterprise-ready operations that scale — across finance, technology, talent, and everything that keeps the business moving.