At Tony Benger Landscaping, numbers drive decisions, and Gabriele Pangonyte makes those numbers work for the whole business. As Finance Director, she turns complex data into clear stories that guide strategy and has supported sustainable growth from 2.5 million to 10 million in turnover in 8 years.

Until recently, whenever the business needed automation, Gabi had to send ideas to external IT support and wait. After completing Cosmic’s Level 3 Power Platform and Automate Skills Bootcamp, she now designs and delivers those solutions herself. The result is quicker decisions, more control and systems that fit how the team works.

From idea to implementation, with no IT provider needed

Before the Bootcamp, Gabi had a backlog of ideas but no practical way to implement them without calling an IT provider. During the programme, she mapped live projects, built the initial flows and left with a clear roadmap she owns.

“I have drafted several automation projects that I can now design and deliver in-house, without relying on external IT providers,” she says. “The Power Platform has given me the confidence to build systems that support where the business is going, not just where it is today.”

This shift in ownership means faster fixes, smarter processes and less time spent waiting for technical support.

For Gabi, this is not just about saving time. It is about building a digital culture where finance, HR and operations share the same live view of reality and can act faster together.

“When the flows and numbers update themselves, people start asking better questions. Good automation is quiet, it does the work and lets humans think.”

Practical learning for real-world impact

As a natural problem solver, Gabi found the Bootcamp’s hands-on structure ideal.

“Practical tasks worked best for me,” she shares. “I was not learning theory. I was building solutions I could take straight back to the business.”

The course wasn’t about theory. It was about building real solutions, with tools she could apply immediately inside her role. That’s exactly the kind of outcome that supports Cosmic’s commitment to accessible, skills-led learning for working professionals.

Supporting business growth from the inside out

“Good data flow is not just a control tool, it is a way to tell the real story of the business and spot the next chapter of growth before it arrives.”

Tony Benger Landscaping is a business built on transformation, from high-end gardens to large infrastructure schemes, delivered with skill and personality. Gabi’s work ensures that growth is sustainable, compliant and cost-effective.

By using Power Automate and the wider Power Platform, she has streamlined recurring finance tasks, reduced reporting delays and created clearer KPI reporting:

“I am now using these skills beyond finance, across HR, health and safety and quality performance, and beginning to explore how we can understand company culture through data. It has given me the confidence to deliver a single, all-encompassing KPI dashboard that gives real visibility.”

The result? A stronger financial foundation that supports creativity on the ground and clarity in the boardroom.

“By investing in stronger digital structures and better processes, we can now deliver projects across the entire South of England and beyond, including Land’s End, Oxford, Cardiff and Salisbury, while keeping full visibility over our data and giving customers even more confidence in us.”

Gabi’s story highlights how Power Automate empowers finance teams by returning control to the people who understand their workflows best. If you manage budgets, reporting, or strategy, Cosmic’s training can help you streamline your systems and gain digital confidence.

The final cohort of our Power Platform and Process Automation Skills Bootcamp starts on 27 January 2026. Don’t miss your chance to join. Visit the link above to explore the subjects we cover and secure your place today.