# https://www.cubesoftware.com llms.txt - [Creating a high-impact finance function](https://www.cubesoftware.com/ebooks/ebook-creating-a-high-impact-finance-function): Discover how to transform your finance function into an indispensable strategic asset with secrets from 7 top finance experts. - [Abacum vs. Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/abacum-vs-cube): Discover how Abacum compares to Cube. With Cube, you can enjoy the power of an industry-leading solution from the comfort of your spreadsheet. - [Cube and Microsoft Azure SQL Integration: Get Deep Insights](https://www.cubesoftware.com/integrations/microsoft-azure-sql): Transform your analytics: Seamlessly integrate Microsoft Azure SQL with Cube for enhanced insights to drive smarter decisions. - [Budgeting software | Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/capterra-budgeting): Accelerated FP&A From the Comfort of Your Spreadsheet - [Cube and Inuit QuickBooks Integration: Unlock Productivity](https://www.cubesoftware.com/integrations/quickbooks): Eliminate manual consolidation and gain increased visibility into your financial data and performance by integrating Cube and Inuit QuickBooks. - [Financial modelling software | Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/financial-modelling-software): Accelerated FP&A From the Comfort of Your Spreadsheet - [Thanks for registering for the webinar](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-cube-office-hours): - [Cap table management made easy: Tools and techniques for finance leaders](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/cap-table-management-tools): Learn effective cap table management strategies to catapult your business to new heights (without making costly errors). - [Net working capital: the basics, how to calculate, and how to improve](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/net-working-capital): What is net working capital, and how do you calculate it? In this blog post, learn all about net working capital, including the formula. - [Creating a high-impact finance function - Thank You](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you/ebook/creating-a-high-impact-finance-function-0): Thank you for downloading this eBook. - [Aligning OKRs and financial planning](https://www.cubesoftware.com/ebooks/ebook-aligning-okrs-and-financial-planning): Discover how to integrate OKRs seamlessly into your financial planning to boost performance. - [See Cube Live: Inside Cube’s AI for FP&A](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/see-cube-live-inside-cubes-ai-for-fpa): Discover how Cube’s AI features are delivering real value today—and what’s next for finance teams—in this 30-minute product tour. - [Compliance management: Build a culture of compliance on your FP&A team](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/compliance-management-build-a-culture-of-compliance-on-your-fpa-team): Learn tips and tricks to build a culture of compliance on your FP&A team. - [Thanks for registering for the webinar](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-planning-with-cube): - [Building strong relationships across your organization: key strategies for finance leaders](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/building-relationships-may-30): Learn strategies, tactics, and best practices essential for finance professionals to forge strong business relationships. - [Variance reporting: What is it + how to read/write a variance report](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/variance-reporting): What is variance reporting? It's when you show and explain the discrepancies between the forecast and the actuals. - [The Strategic Finance Hierarchy of Needs: evolving from data analyst to business partner](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/the-strategic-finance-hierarchy-of-needs-evolving-from-data-analyst-to-business-partner): Learn more about the Strategic Finance Hierarchy of Needs: a layer-by-layer framework for finance teams ready to lead. - [What's a static budget? Here's what you need to know](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/static-budget): What is a static budget? How is it different from a fixed budget? How do you make a static budget? Here's everything you need to know about static budgets. - [Streamlining FP&A: An in-depth look at Jirav alternatives](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/jirav-alternatives): Discover the top Jirav alternatives so you can select the right FP&A software for your business. - [Cube for Real Estate Companies | FP&A Software](https://www.cubesoftware.com/industry/real-estate): Assess asset value accurately, predict income streams, and make strategic decisions while balancing cash flow—with Cube. - [Why is sensitivity analysis important in strategic finance?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/sensitivity-analysis): Sensitivity analysis is a financial modeling technique that helps FP&A teams determine how input variables affect their financial models. - [Customer Webinar - Cube Analytics Launch - Feb 2024](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/cube-analytics-signup-launch-feb-2024): Learn how to use Cube Analytics in this customer-exclusive presentation from Cube's VP of Solutions, Jim Bullis. - [The 10 best revenue forecasting software options in 2024](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/revenue-forecasting-software): Discover the top revenue forecasting software for finance and FP&A leaders in our comprehensive guide. - [What is AI data governance and why does it matter in finance?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/ai-data-governance): Learn how to implement data governance policies for AI and how to use AI to streamline your data governance efforts.  - [Cube Software | FP&A Without the Friction](https://www.cubesoftware.com): Cube is spreadsheet-native FP&A software that lets you access data from the spreadsheet, making it easy for anyone to use and adopt. - [Designing & presenting effective financial reporting dashboards](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/financial-reporting-dashboards): Financial reporting dashboards are essential for every FP&A team and CFO. What should you have on them? Find out in this quick guide (with examples). - [Goodwill impairment: the value of a name](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/goodwill-impairment): Goodwill impairment is when your brand suffers and your intangible asset---goodwill, or the representative value of your brand strength---suffers. - [How Figment improved forecast accuracy and found immediate value](https://www.cubesoftware.com/customers/spotlight-figment): Figment's new VP of Strategic Finance needed an easy, reliable, and flexible tool to budget, forecast, and report against multiple dimensions. Enter Cube. - [Don't wait to automate: your guide to selecting finance automation software](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/finance-automation-software): In the market for finance automation software? There are many options out there. Discover tried-and-true tactics to help you make the right choice. - [Strategic Finance Pros by Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/community): Join the exclusive, free Slack community for strategic finance professionals like you. Ask questions, network, and share insights with other FP&A folks. - [Cube's AI for FP&A: Context, accuracy, & control](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/cube-ai-for-fpa): Discover how Cube’s AI features are delivering real value today—and what’s next for finance teams. - [Feel the burn: a guide to gross burn vs. net burn](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/feel-the-burn-a-guide-to-gross-burn-vs-net-burn): Gross burn and net burn each contribute to a company’s understanding of how long it can keep earning and spending cash at this rate before it runs dry. - [Cash runway: How (and why) to calculate your company’s cash runway](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/cash-runway): Cash runway is an essential metric that helps founders and CFOs determine how much cash they have to leverage for growth. - [Modeloptic vs. Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/modeloptic-vs-cube): Discover how Modeloptic compares to Cube. With Cube, you can enjoy the power of an industry-leading solution from the comfort of your spreadsheet. - [Advancing in FP&A: Mapping your journey from Director to VP and beyond](https://www.cubesoftware.com/ebooks/advancing-in-fpa-director-to-vp): Discover everything you need to know, from the skills to develop to the steps you should take, to advance in FP&A from Director to VP and beyond. - [FP&A team structure, responsibilities, and how to scale [2025]](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/top-tips-for-growing-and-scaling-an-fpa-team): Learn how to structure an FP&A team, key FP&A responsibilities like budgeting and forecasting, and strategies to scale in 2024. - [Keep your company in tune: reconcile your balance sheet the right way](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/reconcile-balance-sheet): Do you know how to reconcile the balance sheet? If not, no problem. That's why we wrote this guide on balance sheet reconciliation. - [Thanks for registering for the webinar](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-webinar-finance-frights): - [Cube raises $20M, appoints former Workday exec, Suresh Bala, to lead product innovation](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/cube-raises-20m-appoints-suresh-bala): Cube raises $20M and appoints Suresh Bala as Chief Product & Technology Officer. - [Transform your finance team into strategic business partners](https://www.cubesoftware.com/newsletters/finance-fix-19): Newsletter | Listing page - [What's a P&L budget?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/pl-budget): The P&L budget summarizes expected income and expenses (profit and loss) over a financial period. When created as a forecast, its a pro forma P&L budget. - [Everything an FP&A leader should have on their finance dashboard](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/finance-dashboard): Streamline your finance reporting with finance dashboard examples that go beyond historical context to give you real-time insights that matter. - [Top-down vs. bottom-up budgeting: Which should you use? [2025]](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/top-down-bottom-up-budgeting): Learn how top-down and bottom-up budgeting work in practical situations and which planning approach is best for your organization. - [Data Management](https://www.cubesoftware.com/data-management): Accurate and dependable data is the backbone of successful FP&A. With data you trust you can make informed decisions, predict future trends, and drive your business forward with speed and confidence. - [Spotting trends: the power of horizontal analysis in finance](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/horizontal-analysis): Gain a comprehensive understanding of horizontal analysis, an analytical method used to compare statements based on historical data over a period of time. - [AI at Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/ai): FP& AI is here. Reliable features for everyday use, so you can do more with what you already have. Never start from a blank spreadsheet again. Cube takes the first pass at your plans and reports, so you’re free to focus on the strategy that drives the business forward. - [Top AI tools for FP&A leaders in 2025](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/ai-tools-for-fpa): This guide highlights the top AI tools for FP&A leaders in 2025 to streamline workflows and enhance forecasting. - [How to create a strategic financial plan for your business in 2024](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/financial-plan): Create a robust financial plan to drive business growth. Learn best practices for crafting a strategy that aligns with your 2024 goals. - [Management Reporting FP&A Topics](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/categories/management-reporting): Discover how to monitor and report on organizational performance, make informed strategic decisions, and drive business growth. - [16+ of the best NetSuite integrations: your 2024 guide](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/netsuite-integrations): NetSuite is a powerful ERP and CRM. But what are the best NetSuite integrations you should use? Find out in this guide. - [Planful review: Pros, cons, and alternative financial software](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/planful-reviews): Discover the pros, cons, and best alternatives to Planful software in our comprehensive review. - [Sales and operations planning (S&OP): the basics and best practices](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/sales-and-operations-planning-sop): Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is an important function of FP&A: it's how companies forecast and meet demand in the most efficient manner possible. - [Datarails reviews 2025: Pricing, features, and alternatives](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/datarails-reviews): Take a deep dive into Datarails reviews, focusing on the pros, cons, pricing, features, and alternatives of this FP&A software. - [Prophix Software: Review, Alternatives & Pricing [2025]](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/prophix-alternatives): Is Vena the right FP&A solution for you? Discover its strengths, weaknesses, and top alternatives to make the best choice. Read our in-depth review now! - [Financial Forecasting Software | Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/forecasting): Plan with precision. With Cube, you can identify trends, set goals, and foster alignment using existing spreadsheet models and customizable dashboards. - [Cube news](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/categories/cube-news-2023): The best of the best FP&A content out there. Report, plan, analyze, model, and forecast more strategically with our collection of essentials. - [Mitigating risks with scenario planning software: a guide for finance leaders](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/scenario-planning-software): Learn how scenario planning software can help you make sharp, informed decisions for your business's future. - [Best EPM software of 2024: top picks for enhanced financial processes](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/best-epm-software): Discover the best EPM software for your business. - [How to accelerate your annual budgeting process (in 2024)](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/annual-budgeting-process): Many businesses dread the annual budgeting process as the fiscal year comes to a close. However, here are some tips for speeding it up. - [What are intercompany transactions?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/intercompany-transactions): Intercompany transactions occur after acquisitions and mergers. But what are the best practices for navigating them? Find out in this guide. - [Glossary page letter E](https://www.cubesoftware.com/glossary/e): - [Planning playbook](https://www.cubesoftware.com/newsletters/finance-fix-4): Newsletter | Listing page - [Customer Webinar - Cube for Sales - July 2023](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/cube-for-sales-webinar-sign-up): Learn all about how you can accelerate your sales planning and analysis with Cube for Sales. This customer-exclusive presentation will be hosted by Cube's SVP of Sales, Brian Weinberger. - [Budget preparation: when should you start planning your budget?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/budget-preparation): Discover the optimal time to start your budget preparation process by diving into key considerations and strategies—tailored for finance leaders. - [Month-end close process: Steps, checklist, and how to automate](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/month-end-close-process-checklist): Use this month-end close process checklist to automate and improve your month-end close process in 2025. - [Scaling smarter: how to optimize resources with capacity planning software](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/capacity-planning-software): Discover how to scale smarter with capacity planning software. - [Full steam ahead? Calculating the SaaS magic number](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/saas-magic-number): Learn how to calculate the SaaS Magic Number and harness its power to provide actionable insights to drive strategies for optimizing your SaaS performance. - [Activity-based budgeting: is this budgeting method right for you?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/activity-based-budgeting): Discover how activity-based budgeting optimizes resource allocation for efficient financial decision-making. - [Thanks for registering for the webinar](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-webinar-sff): - [xP&A: How to conduct extended planning and analysis](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/xpa): Learn all about extended planning and analysis (xP&A), or the new FP&A: holistic financial planning. Curious about what sets it apart? - [Thanks for downloading the workshop](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-workshop-pic-ap): - [How Tecovas empowered every team to own their numbers (and why it changed the business)](https://www.cubesoftware.com/customers/tecovas): Learn how Tecovas empowered every team to own their numbers with Cube (and why it changed the business). - [Customer Webinar - Budget Better with Cube - Oct 2023](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/budget-better-customer-signup): Cube's own Solutions Architect extraordinaire, Taylor Josephs will share her best tips to help you budget better with Cube. - [Thanks for registering for the workshop](https://www.cubesoftware.com/thank-you-workshop-pic-series-forecasting): - [SaaS Revenue Model](https://www.cubesoftware.com/templates/saas-revenue-model): Streamline SaaS revenue projections with our free template for seamless Excel integration. Download for efficient analysis and subscription model planning. - [Insight Software vs. Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/insight-software-vs-cube): Discover how Insight Software compares to Cube. With Cube, you can enjoy the power of an industry-leading solution from the comfort of your spreadsheet. - [Top tips for highly effective financial leadership](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/effective-financial-leadership): Finance experts share their secrets for highly effective leadership. - [EBITDA: What does it say about my company's financial health?](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/ebitda): This blog post explains what EBITDA is and how it can be used to measure a company's financial performance. - [Ad hoc reporting: create custom ad hoc reports for business needs](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/ad-hoc-reporting): Ad hoc reporting is a customizable, easy-to-use reporting method that helps the FP&A team promote transparency + provide better information to leadership. - [How InStride streamlines financial processes and drives strategic planning with Cube](https://www.cubesoftware.com/customers/instride): Alex sought a solution that would streamline processes, improve data accuracy, and enable the team to focus on more value-added tasks. - [10 quick wins to improve your financial data management](https://www.cubesoftware.com/webinars/10-quick-wins-to-improve-your-financial-data-management): Learn simple, effective strategies to boost your financial data management (and your bottom line) with minimal time investment. - [The complete FP&A software evaluation checklist (for 2024)](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/fpa-software-checklist): Explore the ultimate FP&A software evaluation checklist for confident selection of your ideal financial planning and analysis solution. - [Cube and Workday Integration: Enhance workforce reporting](https://www.cubesoftware.com/integrations/workday): Unlock people insights and easily report out error-free with the Workday and Cube integration. - [Top tips for highly effective finance leaders](https://www.cubesoftware.com/newsletters/finance-fix-17): Newsletter | Listing page - [Netsuite review: Pros, cons, ratings, & alternatives](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/netsuite-reviews): NetSuite is one of the most well-known tools in finance. But how does this multipurpose ERP stack up against the competition? - [Best Financial Planning Software in 2025: Top Picks for Businesses](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/financial-planning-software): Looking for the best financial planning software? Discover our 2025 review of top tools to enhance your business finances. - [Glossary page letter B](https://www.cubesoftware.com/glossary/b): - [Strategic finance: An exhaustive and practical guide for CFOs in 2024](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/strategic-finance): Strategic finance is the core of how CFOs can be better partners to their CEOs and use the power of the purse to drive business growth. - [14 best finance AI tools for finance leaders](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/finance-ai-tools): Want to speed up your financial processes without sacrificing data quality (or your bottom line)? Check out these top 14 AI finance tools. - [The 6 best demand forecasting and planning software solutions [2025]](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/best-demand-forecasting-planning-software): Discover the best demand forecasting software to predict future trends, allocate resources better, and make faster, smarter decisions. - [Cube Software | FP&A Without the Friction](https://www.cubesoftware.com/insights): Cube is spreadsheet-native FP&A software that lets you access data from the spreadsheet, making it easy for anyone to use and adopt. - [11 free FP&A Excel templates for finance teams](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/free-fpa-excel-templates): Get right into data entry and analysis with these free FP&A Excel templates for finance teams. - [Effective cash flow analysis: top 7 tips for financial growth](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/cash-flow-analysis): Take control of your financial growth with our expert cash flow analysis tips to improve your cash flow and fuel sustainable financial prosperity. - [Capacity planning: the CFO's guide](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/capacity-planning): Don't overlook the importance of capacity planning. CFOs, in this guide we show you how capacity planning can be your next budgeting silver bullet. - [Workday Adaptive Planning: Complete review & top alternatives [2024]](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/workday-adaptive-planning-review): This is a full and honest Workday Adaptive Planning review (formerly Adaptive Insights). Pros, cons, pricing, alternatives: everything you need to know. - [Glossary page letter J](https://www.cubesoftware.com/glossary/j): - [Scaling for success](https://www.cubesoftware.com/newsletters/finance-fix-3): Newsletter | Listing page - [Glossary page letter K](https://www.cubesoftware.com/glossary/k): - [The finance leader’s guide to financial services regulation](https://www.cubesoftware.com/blog/financial-services-regulation): Discover how financial services regulation helps finance leaders manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive informed financial decisions. - [Free 3-statement model template and guide](https://www.cubesoftware.com/templates/3-statement-model): Use this free, downloadable 3-statement model template to combine your three key financial reports: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.