Horizon ROI Calculator

v2

Three-level value model: from efficiency savings to strategic transformation.

About This ModelLevel 1: Basic

This level focuses on the most tangible and immediate value: the dramatic reduction in cost and time achieved by replacing traditional consulting methods with Horizon's automated Discovery phase. It quantifies the savings from substituting manual interviews, workshops, and analysis with Horizon's ability to survey at scale and synthesize findings automatically. This is the primary financial justification for the initial pilot investment.

Target Audience:Transformation Leaders, Continuous Improvement Heads, Project Sponsors
Key Formulas
Internal Effort Savings = (Interviews/Month x Hours/Interview x Hourly Cost) x Substitution Rate
External Consulting Savings = Consulting Hours Avoided/Month x Consultant Rate
Total Monthly Savings = Internal Savings + Consulting Savings
ROI Multiple = Total Period Savings / Total Horizon Investment
Total Savings
$28,688
over 3 months
Net Benefit
$3,188
savings minus cost
ROI Multiple
1.1x
over 3 months
Monthly Savings
$9,563
per month total

Input Parameters

ClientITAU
Pilot AreaFinance
Analysis Duration (months)3
Monthly Horizon Investment$8,500
Interview Equivalents / Month35
Hours per Manual Interview2.5
Internal Employee Hourly Cost$100
Discovery Substitution Rate95%
Consulting Hours Avoided / Month5
Consultant Hourly Rate$250/h

Calculated Results

MetricValue
Internal Effort Savings / Month$8,313
External Consulting Savings / Month$1,250
Total Monthly Savings$9,563
Total Period Savings (3 mo)$28,688
Total Horizon Investment (3 mo)$25,500
Net Benefit$3,188
ROI Multiple1.1x

Monthly Breakdown

MonthHorizon FeeTotal SavingsMonthly NetCumulative Net
1$8,500$9,563$1,063$1,063
2$8,500$9,563$1,063$2,125
3$8,500$9,563$1,063$3,188
DayOne ROI Calculator v2 · Horizon Intelligence Platform