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At Platform Neutral, we believe change shouldn’t be intimidating—it should be empowering. Founded by Julie Caelwaerts, a seasoned Controller and Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience across IT, manufacturing, insurance, and services, our mission is simple: help small to mid-size companies make confident, unbiased decisions about their ERP and accounting systems.
We’re not tied to any software vendor. That means our advice is 100% independent, strategic, and tailored to your business—not someone else’s sales quota. Whether you’re upgrading, implementing, or just exploring options, we guide you through the process with clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of both financial operations and system architecture.
From system assessments and platform comparisons to roadmap planning and change management, we turn complexity into confidence—so you can move forward with purpose.
Our Founder
Julie Caelwaerts is a seasoned Controller and Financial Analyst with over two decades of experience guiding companies through financial transformation. From IT and manufacturing to insurance and logistics, she’s led teams, streamlined systems, and turned complexity into clarity across a wide range of industries.
But what sets Julie apart isn’t just her technical mastery—it’s her belief that change should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That belief inspired her to launch Platform Neutral, a consultancy built on independence, transparency, and trust. She saw firsthand how companies struggled to choose the right ERP or accounting systems amid vendor pressure and confusing options. So she created a space where financial leaders could get clear, unbiased guidance tailored to their goals.
Julie blends analytical precision with creative thinking, helping Controllers and CFOs make confident decisions that move their businesses forward. Whether she’s building a roadmap, evaluating platforms, or supporting a system rollout, her approach is grounded in empathy, strategy, and a deep respect for the people behind the numbers.
When she’s not advising clients, Julie is building her brand, exploring design-forward ways to communicate complex ideas, and championing the kind of leadership that turns change into confidence.
Our Services
System & Gap Analysis
Upgrade & Implementation Planning
Platform Comparison & Selection
Uncover what’s working—and what’s holding you back.
We evaluate your current ERP or accounting system to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities.
Platform Comparison & Selection
Upgrade & Implementation Planning
Platform Comparison & Selection
Clarity in a crowded marketplace.
Choosing the right system shouldn’t feel like guesswork. We compare platforms based on your business needs, not vendor incentives. You’ll get a side-by-side analysis with practical recommendations—so you can make confident, informed decisions.
Upgrade & Implementation Planning
Upgrade & Implementation Planning
Advisory & Change Management Support
A roadmap built for your reality.
Whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, we design implementation strategies that minimize disruption and maximize ROI. From timeline and resource planning to risk mitigation, we help you move forward with clarity and control.
Advisory & Change Management Support
Advisory & Change Management Support
Advisory & Change Management Support
Guidance that sticks with you.
We support your team through the change, data integration and validation, offering strategic advice, process improvements, and post-launch optimization. Think of us as your unbiased partner from start to finish.
Retainer Based Advisory
Advisory & Change Management Support
Retainer Based Advisory
Ongoing insight, on your terms.
Need a trusted advisor in your corner? Our retainer model gives you flexible access to expert guidance as you navigate system decisions, vendor conversations, and internal planning. No pressure. Just partnership.