Financial leadership: understanding the ripple effect Financial leadership is much more than just keeping the books in order—it's about guiding the entire organization toward achieving its goals through wise financial management. It plays a pivotal role because every decision made by financial leaders can significantly influence the company’s future ..read more

Understanding SaaS financial metrics Let's start by discussing the bread and butter of finance functions everywhere: the metrics ..read more

Finance in SaaS: Why is it important? SaaS companies face some special cash flow challenges, particularly those trying to foster sustainable growth while managing existing customers on a subscription model. Managing your cash flow is crucial. It’s all about A) timing your expenses right so you’re not caught short, and B) being able to plan ahead for company growth. Staying solvent and able to fund growth relies on getting this balance right ..read more

This just in: Cube receives high praise in G2’s Spring Report Cube has been listed as one of the top FP&A platforms across several disciplines, including Budgeting and Forecasting, Corporate Performance Management, Financial Close, and Financial Analysis ..read more

Understanding Adaptive: strengths and limitations Adaptive is a prominent cloud-based platform for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for businesses of all sizes. Its main selling points include facilitating collaboration, enhancing efficiency, and providing deep insights, making it a popular choice for many organizations ..read more

Vendor relationship management: What it is and why it matters Vendor relationship management is all about how you interact and deal with the companies providing goods and services to your business. Essentially, it helps you get the most value out of your partnerships, ensuring that both sides understand and fulfill their part of the deal ..read more

What is vertical analysis? Vertical analysis is a method used in financial reporting where each line item on a financial statement is listed as a percentage of another item. This allows finance teams to see the relative sizes of accounts.  ..read more

Funding: Fueling our future In times of uncertainty, companies are tasked with balancing growth while maintaining efficiency, elevating the CFO’s role to strategize more than ever. Despite this, a surprising 80% of finance teams still rely on manual spreadsheets for FP&A, which can make it difficult to plan and respond quickly to market changes ..read more

My favorite product: Excel As a product person, I am often asked: what’s your favorite product ..read more

Criteria for selecting financial projection software Financial projection software is a tool or platform designed to help businesses forecast their future financial performance based on historical data, current trends, and various assumptions about the future. These software solutions allow users to model different financial scenarios, assess potential outcomes, and make informed decisions about their business strategies ..read more