Jim Bullis Head of Pre-Sales & Solutions, Cube Software See Cube in action Get out of the data entry weeds and into the strategy. Free demo Sign up for The Finance Fix Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from serial CFO and CEO of Cube, Christina Ross. Understanding SaaS financial metrics Let’s start by discussing the bread and butter of finance functions everywhere: the metrics. In SaaS, financial metrics do more than just measure success—they guide strategic decisions that shape the future of your business. Starting with a solid understanding of SaaS key performance indicators (K ..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. Cash flow isn’t the only important metric, though. There are several SaaS KPIs that can tell you what’s really going on with your business. Metrics like ..read more

Alyssa DiSabito Content Marketing Manager, Cube Software See Cube in action Get out of the data entry weeds and into the strategy. Free demo Sign up for The Finance Fix Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from serial CFO and CEO of Cube, Christina Ross. 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. Cube was recognized as a Momentum Leader in each of these four categories, sco ..read more

What is vertical analysis for FP&A? Vertical analysis for FP &A 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.  Vertical analysis can be applied to income statements, where items are often expressed as a percentage of sales, or balance sheets, where items are shown as a percentage of total assets. The benefits of vertical analysis for FP&A  Vertical analysis can be incredibly beneficial to finance teams. Some of the key benefit ..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. Good vendor management involves more than just negotiating contracts and keeping an eye on your bottom line. Often, the most important part is building relationships that are strong enough to weather ups and downs, adapt to changes, and work together to solv ..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.  Vertical analysis can be applied to income statements, where items are often expressed as a percentage of sales, or balance sheets, where items are shown as a percentage of total assets. The benefits of vertical analysis Vertical analysis can be incredibly beneficial to finance teams. Some of the key benefits include:  Comparability across differ ..read more

Christina Ross CEO & Co-Founder, Cube Software See Cube in action Get out of the data entry weeds and into the strategy. Free demo Sign up for The Finance Fix Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from serial CFO and CEO of Cube, Christina Ross. 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 c ..read more

Suresh Bala Chief Product & Technology Officer, Cube Software See Cube in action Get out of the data entry weeds and into the strategy. Free demo Sign up for The Finance Fix Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from serial CFO and CEO of Cube, Christina Ross. My favorite product: Excel As a product person, I am often asked: what’s your favorite product? With a bow to my inner nerd, I invariably say Excel. Excel may not be the coolest product around, but it is a bit hard not to be awed by its success. One can be introduced to Excel and, within 10 minutes, can identify something usefu ..read more

Understanding horizontal analysis Most financial metrics look at the current data in isolation. This can be useful if you’re comparing the numbers with industry averages or rules of thumb, but horizontal analysis is a far better way to gauge the success (or lack) of the strategic decisions being made in the company.  Horizontal analysis is simply looking at how company performance has changed over multiple periods. For example, a gross profit margin of 15% might seem okay, but there’s no context for that number. But if you compare that to the previous two years in which it was 12% a ..read more

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. To achieve the desired benefits, selecting the right financial projection software is essential. The ideal solution should not only streamline financial planning processes but also provide deep insights into financial forecas ..read more