A Conversation with Bakerfield Solutions: Expanding Finance Transformation Capabilities through a Strategic Partnership with Trintech

Partner Background: Building a Global Finance Transformation Practice 

Q: Derek, could you introduce yourself and describe your role at Bakerfield Solutions?
A: My name is Derek Milioni, and I lead the EMEA practice as VP of Finance Transformation at Bakerfield Solutions, which includes our Trintech-focused finance transformation work. We’ve been partnered with Trintech since 2022, supporting clients globally across implementation and sales of Trintech’s solutions.

Why Trintech: Filling a Critical Gap in the Office of Finance

Q: What made Trintech such a natural partner for Bakerfield Solutions? 
A: It was a very natural transition for us. Prior to partnering with Trintech, we were already deeply embedded in the Office of Finance, supporting areas like FP&A, compliance, consolidation, and reporting.

What we recognized was a gap—we didn’t yet have a strong solution to support close and reconciliation processes. Instead of building something ourselves or going to market with a less mature solution, we wanted to partner with an organization that was already leading the industry. Trintech filled that gap perfectly, allowing us to integrate their technology into our broader finance transformation offerings and deliver a more complete, end-to-end solution to our clients.

A Winning Partnership in Action: Expanding Relationships, Not Replacing Them 

Q: Can you share an example of a successful joint engagement with Trintech?
A: Absolutely. Recently, we were working with a client who was already partnering with us on the finance side. At the same time, they independently reached out to Trintech.

When they asked Trintech who their partners were, they realized they were already working with us. That allowed us to collaborate closely with the Trintech team to implement the solution for the client.

Because we already knew the organization, the people, and their finance processes, we were able to reuse many of the same assets, engage the same stakeholders, and expand the relationship seamlessly—without starting from scratch. This is something we’re seeing more and more: shared clients, shared relationships, and joint opportunities that allow us to deliver close, consolidation, reporting, and reconciliation as one cohesive story.
 

What Makes the Partnership Work: Technology + Consultative Expertise 

Q: What do you think is the key to making this partnership feel so frictionless for clients? 
A: It really comes down to value—combining great technology with a strong consultative approach.

Our teams are made up of former accountants and finance professionals, so when we work with clients, we’re not just implementing software—we’re acting as an extension of their finance team. We’ve implemented Trintech solutions dozens of times in a single year and hundreds of times overall. That experience allows us to bring real-world, practical insight to every engagement and guide clients through transformation with confidence.
 

Trust Built on Shared Experience

Q: How does that background influence client trust? 
A: Trust is everything. Because our consultants come from finance backgrounds, clients know we understand their challenges—not just technically, but operationally and culturally.

That shared experience builds trust quickly and allows us to work side by side with Trintech to deliver meaningful, lasting change in the Office of Finance.