Erik Hooijer

Content Writer, Cost Allocation & Activity-Based Costing

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Experience 2 Years in cost & profitability modeling

Expertise

Cost AllocationCost OptimizationFinancial ServicesProfitability Management

Education & Accreditations

BSc, Business Administration HAN University of Applied Sciences

About the author

Erik Hooijer is a marketer who wrote content for CostPerform covering Activity-Based Costing, cost allocation fundamentals, and banking profitability between 2023 and 2025.

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Articles by Erik Hooijer

Cost allocation, profitability, and cost transparency written for finance leaders.

COST OPTIMIZATION & STRATEGY

Capacity Planning for Sustainable Growth: Strategies and Tactics

Effective capacity planning is a cornerstone for achieving sustainable growth and success in a dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape. At CostPerform, our expert team frequently receives intriguing questions from our client base and the wider business community. One topic that emerges is the intricate world of capacity planning. This detailed article aims to clarify comprehensively […]

3 min read · Oct 16, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Product Profitability for Retail Banks: Granular RORC

Retail banks need more than just traditional profitability metrics, but specialized indicators like Return on Regulatory Capital (RORC) and Cost-Income Ratio.

3 min read · Oct 10, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FOR IT SERVICES

Transforming Financial Management: Exploring the Power of TBM

Using TBM business and technology leaders now have a standard model (or language) to manage IT spending for running and growing the business jointly.

4 min read · Oct 9, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FUNDAMENTALS

The Art of Cost Allocation: Methods for Effective Resource Distribution

Cost allocation is a crucial pillar of financial management, and it governs how organizations assign costs to various departments.

5 min read · Oct 2, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FUNDAMENTALS

The Relationship Between Cost Analysis and Price Setting

Discover the role of cost analysis and price setting in shaping businesses. Gain insights into effective pricing strategies for financial success.

4 min read · Sep 13, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

Activity Based Costing for Banks: Bridging the Gap between Costs and Business Activities

Traditional costing methods, often driven by broad estimations, were once the staple. However, as business became more complex, the need for a refined method emerged. Enter Activity-Based Costing (ABC), a beacon in modern business accounting, offering precision where older methods blur lines.

6 min read · Sep 1, 2023

COST ALLOCATION FUNDAMENTALS

Understanding the Cost Structure with Cost modeling

With cost modeling, you gain valuable insights into the cost structure of your business. Read more about cost modeling in our blog.

5 min read · Aug 23, 2023

COST OPTIMIZATION & STRATEGY

How Cost Insights Drive Strategic Business Decisions

In the fast-paced world of business, understanding costs is paramount. It’s not just about knowing what you’re spending but why, where, and how those costs impact the broader business landscape. More than mere numbers on a spreadsheet, cost insights provide an invaluable compass, guiding the strategic decisions that businesses make every day. Understanding Cost Insights […]

4 min read · Aug 18, 2023

COST ALLOCATION SOFTWARE & TOOLS