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Profit & Loss Budget Model for SaaS Companies using Dynamics 365 Business Central

Written by Nils R. | Jan 1, 2020 8:00:00 AM
This article describes the Profit & Loss Budget Template that is included with Solver's SaaS model for users of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP and Binary Stream's Subscription Billing Suite (SBS). It is part of a library of more than 150 ready-to-use reports, budget models and dashboard templates that Solver provides to SaaS companies as part of its cloud Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platform.

Streamlining SaaS Financial Planning with Modern Profit & Loss Budget Models

In the ever-evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the need for accurate financial planning and budgeting is paramount. Yet, many SaaS businesses find themselves mired in manual spreadsheet processes, spending excessive time on data entry and grappling with inaccuracies that hinder strategic decision-making. Enter modern Profit & Loss Budget Models, integrated within robust Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platforms like Solver, offering a transformative solution to automate and streamline the annual planning process.

Challenges Faced by SaaS Companies Without Automated Profit & Loss Budget Models

  • Tedious manual data entry consuming valuable time and resources.
  • Inaccuracies and inconsistencies due to reliance on error-prone spreadsheets.
  • Difficulty in providing timely financial budgets to executives for informed decision-making.
  • Lack of visibility into actual versus budgeted performance, leading to reactive rather than proactive strategies.
  • Limited scalability and agility in adapting to changing market dynamics and business requirements.

Benefits of Modern Profit & Loss Budget Models for SaaS Companies

  • Automation: Reduces the time and effort spent on manual data entry, allowing finance teams to focus on strategic analysis and decision support.
  • Accuracy: Ensures greater precision in budgeting and forecasting, minimizing errors and discrepancies in financial reporting.
  • Timeliness: Provides executives with real-time insights into financial performance, empowering proactive decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Scalability: Adapts to the evolving needs of SaaS businesses, facilitating agile planning and rapid response to market shifts.
  • Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing systems and workflows, fostering collaboration across departments and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

About the Profit & Loss Budget Template

This template provides a classic bottom-up P&L budget. To aid the user, Last Year actual figures as well as current year Actual YTD are displayed. The user then enters desired budget figures by GL account by month. A spreading tool with line item detail and comments is available to speed up input and capture important details. On the far left, the resulting annual budget is compared to prior year budget it shows the variances in amount and % format.

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Profit & Loss Budget Template for Dynamics 365 Business Central - Pre-built SaaS Template from Solver

Consider a successful implementation of Solver's CPM solution, where the ready-to-use Profit & Loss Budget Template serves as a testament to the power and flexibility of modern financial planning tools. With over 150 pre-built reports, dashboards, and budgeting templates, Solver equips SaaS companies with the tools they need to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. The Profit & Loss Budget Template, complemented by automated workflow and web-based access, empowers CFOs and executives to make data-driven decisions with confidence, enabling them to steer their organizations towards greater success. In conclusion, for SaaS companies seeking to streamline their financial planning processes and enhance decision-making capabilities, Solver offers a comprehensive CPM solution that delivers tangible results. By leveraging modern Profit & Loss Budget Models as part of Solver's integrated platform, businesses can unlock new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and agility, positioning themselves for sustained growth and competitiveness in today's dynamic marketplace.

Resources for Additional SaaS Reports, Dashboards and Budget Models

For more information about all the SaaS templates from Solver check out these resources:

About Solver

Solver is a global leader in Corporate Performance Management (CPM) and comes with out-of-the-box integrations to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Subscription Billing Suite from Binary Stream. Solver includes more than 150 reports, dashboards and budget templates for SaaS companies that provide in-depth analysis of subscription revenues, financials, human capital/payroll and CRM pipeline.