When is this needed?
Organisations do not operate at a constant pace. There are periods of transformation, growth, regulatory pressure or crisis — and there are periods of stability. The governance need moves accordingly, but most contracts do not.
Healthcare provider — merger with three entities
A healthcare provider merged with three regional organisations. For eight months there was an intensive need for risk management, control alignment and internal audit across all entities. After the merger the engagement had 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 moves with the organisation's needs. No annual commitment, no fixed FTE consumption, but 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 questions, regulatory support | 2–4 days/month |
| Pause | Everything on hold, calm period | 0 — contract pauses |
Real-world example
"During the merger we needed someone 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 been possible with a traditional contract."
Comparison with fixed hire
| Fixed FTE / secondment | Audirium | |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Annual contract, fixed consumption | Adjustable monthly |
| Scaling up | Weeks to months (recruitment, onboarding) | Within one week |
| Scaling down | Notice period, run-off costs | Immediately, no run-off costs |
| Quality continuity | Changing personnel | Always the same senior specialist |
| Pause possible? | No — ongoing costs | Yes — contract pauses at no cost |
During the merger we needed four days a week. Six months later that was one day. Same person, same quality, aligned to our rhythm.
— Director, Healthcare Provider