When is this needed?
Organisations do not operate in a constant mode. There are periods of transformation, growth, regulatory pressure or crisis: and periods of stability. The governance need moves with the situation, but most contracts do not.
Healthcare organisation: merger with three entities
A healthcare provider merged with three regional organisations. For eight months there was intensive demand for risk management, control alignment and internal audit across all entities. After the merger, engagement needed to scale back to a regular level. A fixed contract with an advisory firm did not fit this dynamic.
How Audirium provides flexibility
Audirium works with a flexible engagement model that adapts to the organisation's needs. No annual commitment, no fixed FTE intake: an intensity that matches what is happening.
Typical scenarios
| Phase | Situation | Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up | Baseline, framework setup, first audits | 3-4 days/week (8-12 weeks) |
| Peak | Merger, regulatory process, DORA/NIS2 implementation | 4-5 days/week (as long as needed) |
| Regular | Audit plan execution, periodic reporting | 1-2 days/week |
| Maintenance | Quarterly reviews, ad-hoc queries, regulatory support | 2-4 days/month |
| Pause | Everything settled, peace of mind | 0: contract pauses |
Case example
"During the merger we needed four days a week. Six months later that was one day. Same person, same quality: but aligned to the rhythm of our organisation. That would never have worked with a traditional contract."
Comparison with fixed hire
| Fixed FTE / secondment | Audirium | |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Annual contract, fixed intake | Adjustable monthly |
| Scaling up | Weeks to months (recruitment, onboarding) | Within a week |
| Scaling down | Notice period, run-off costs | Immediate, no run-off costs |
| Quality continuity | Changing staff | Always the same senior specialist |
| Pause possible? | No: ongoing costs | Yes: contract pauses at no cost |