One of the most common questions business leaders ask is:
“Do we actually know how much each employee costs us… and what they generate in return?”
With traditional accounting systems, the answer is often unclear. Costs live in one place, revenues in another, and performance data somewhere else entirely.
Odoo changes that.
By connecting accounting, HR, and project data in one system, Odoo makes it possible to understand the true financial impact of each employee, not just what they cost, but how they contribute to revenue.
Understanding the Cost Side: What an Employee Really Costs
In Odoo, employee-related costs can be tracked through the HR and Payroll modules, including:
- Salaries and wages
- Allowances and benefits
- Social insurance and taxes
- Paid time off and working hours
These costs are recorded and structured, giving you a clear view of how much each employee actually costs the business over time.
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Connecting Work to Revenue
Cost alone doesn’t tell the full story.
The real value appears when employee activity is linked to income-generating work.
Using Odoo’s Projects and Timesheets modules, companies can track:
- Which projects each employee works on
- How many hours are spent per task or client
- Which projects are billable and which are internal
This data connects directly to Accounting, allowing revenue to be traced back to the people and projects that generated it.
From Data to Insight: Measuring Real Profitability
Once costs and revenues are connected, Odoo enables a clear view of profitability:
- Cost per employee
- Revenue generated per project
- Profit margins by team or client
- Comparison between effort spent and financial return
Instead of assumptions, management sees real numbers updated in real time.
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Why This Matters for Decision-Making
With this level of visibility, companies can:
- Identify high-performing teams and projects
- Detect inefficiencies early
- Make informed hiring and pricing decisions
- Improve resource allocation
It shifts financial management from reactive reporting to proactive decision-making.
More Than Accounting : A Management Tool
This is where Odoo stands out.
It’s not just an accounting system, but a connected business platform where financial, operational, and human data work together.
When implemented correctly, Odoo gives leadership a clear answer to one of the most important business questions:
“Where is our money really being made?”