This article describes the Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard 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.
Unlocking Strategic Insights: Revolutionizing SaaS Financial Management with Solver's Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboards
In the dynamic landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and executives are constantly grappling with the challenge of making swift, well-informed decisions. Traditional methods often involve drowning in a sea of manual Excel spreadsheets, hindering the ability to analyze revenue trends and variances efficiently. Enter Solver, a best-in-class Corporate Performance Management (CPM) solution, armed with a game-changing feature; the Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard.
The Pains of Traditional Revenue Analysis
- Limited Self-Service Options: SaaS companies often face the dilemma of lacking easy-to-use self-service tools for analyzing revenue trends and variances by general ledger (GL) accounts. This absence makes on-demand decision-making a cumbersome process.
- Overreliance on Manual Spreadsheets: Managing revenue streams, such as New Subscription Revenue, Recurring Revenue, Legacy Software Revenue, and Service Revenue, becomes a herculean task with numerous manual Excel spreadsheets. This dependency can lead to errors and delays in decision-making.
- No "One Version of the Truth": Most mid-sized SaaS companies relies on three or more reporting and dashboard tools to analyze their revenues. This makes it difficult to manage user access, maintain formulas and keep numbers aligned across the systems.
Benefits of Modern Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboards
- Instant Answers On-Demand: Solver's Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard act as a beacon, providing SaaS managers with the ability to drill down to underlying data to instantly answer critical questions about revenue trends and variances. This dashboard goes beyond the limitations of non-visual pivot tables or profit & loss reports.
- Accelerated Decision-Making: By offering a comprehensive layout with monthly, year-to-date, and full-year variance analysis, Solver's dashboard enables SaaS executives to detect trends swiftly. Comparative figures and trends for the current year, last year, and budget are seamlessly presented, expediting decision-making related to sales, marketing, and product strategies.
- Streamlined Reporting and Analysis: With more than 150 pre-built reports, dashboards, and budgeting templates, Solver not only addresses the immediate need for revenue analysis but also offers a holistic solution for financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting.
About the Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard
This report includes detailed actual and budget revenue information by GL account. The main value is for managers that need a quick analysis of monthly, year-to-date variances as well as annual trends compare to budget and prior year.
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Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard for Dynamics 365 Business Central - Pre-built SaaS Template from Solver
Why Choose Solver's CPM Solution
In a world where the pace of decision-making defines success, Solver's CPM solution emerges as a strategic ally for SaaS companies. By implementing the Revenue Variance and Trend Dashboard, alongside a suite of pre-built reports and dashboards, Solver empowers CFOs and executives to navigate the complexities of revenue management with confidence. Say goodbye to manual spreadsheet woes and embrace a single cloud solution that not only automates but also elevates financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting to new heights. Make the smart choice - choose Solver for a future where insights drive success in the competitive SaaS landscape.
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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.