Budgeting & forecasting

One financial model for all planning needs

Craft financial models including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Leverage built-in integrations, version control, and collaboration to take financial planning to the next level.

Financial modeling dashboard showing a consolidated P&L section with revenue, direct costs, and gross margin. A formula calculating gross margin is displayed, dividing 'Direct costs' by 'Revenue.' The dashboard includes tabs for Modeling, Reporting, and Mapping, and displays monthly data for the year 2024.

Because maintaining financial plans in Excel is a nightmare

General purpose spreadsheets like Excel or Sheets are great for one-offs and ad-hoc analysis. However, they weren't made for maintaining and scaling financial plans.

How it works

Your entire planning workflow. One platform.

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Connect your data

Connect your accounting system in 5 minutes or less to automatically pull actuals into Francis.

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Start modeling

Start from scratch or use one of the available templates to build a model that meets your business needs.

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Version control

Leverage embedded version control to work with budgets, rolling forecasts and scenarios as part of your planning.

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Collaborate internally

Invite colleagues to collaborate on financial plans directly in Francis to create buy-in across teams.

“Francis was the only platform that provided the modeling flexibility we needed without requiring external consultants to manage it.”

Al-Harth Al Janaby, Finance Director at FRAMA

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Connect your data

Connect your accounting systems to automatically import actuals into your model and get notified about changes in your systems such as new general ledger accounts. No technical skills required.

QuickBooks Online integration settings dashboard showing options to connect multiple QuickBooks accounts. The interface displays three connected accounts: Acme Inc., Acme Corp., and Acme UK Corp., with sync statuses ranging from 3 hours ago to 31 days ago. The settings menu includes sections for General, Plans, Members, and Data sources.
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Start modeling

If you know how to build financial models in Excel, the same skills can be applied in Francis. The spreadsheet interface provides enough flexibility to replicate existing Excel models including underlying logic.

Financial dashboard interface displaying consolidated profit and loss statements with revenue, gross profit, and operating expenses for different entities like Central Park and Brooklyn.
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Version control

Save versions of your financial model, including anchor budgets and rolling forecasts, to easily compare against actuals throughout the year. Analyze variance between versions using charts and reports.

Financial dashboard showing a list of the latest forecasts for a company named Francis Inc., including a 3+9 forecast, 2+10 forecast, 1+11 forecast, and an anchor budget. The right side of the screen displays the Consolidated P&L section, with tabs for modeling, reporting, and mapping.
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Collaborate internally

Have collaborators provide input directly into the platform. With user permissions and regulated access, you don't have to worry about accidental changes or information leaks.

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FAQ

Feel free to contact us if you have other questions.

Can I upload an existing budget to Francis?

Since Francis functions like a spreadsheet, you can copy and paste your budget directly into the platform. If your budget includes specific business logic or assumptions, you can also replicate that structure within Francis.

Can I input my existing forecast?

Absolutely. You can paste any existing forecasts from Excel or Sheets directly into Francis. Additionally, you have the option to recreate the underlying logic, enabling you to seamlessly generate rolling forecasts using our built-in re-forecasting features.

How do I save forecasts for later referencing?

Saving forecasts for future reference is a key feature of the Francis platform. If you've created a forecast that you want to save, simply save it as a locked version. This locked version can later be referenced in charts and reports.

Can I compare my budget, forecast and actuals?

Yes, you can compare your budgets, forecasts, and actuals across various formats, including PDF reports, Excel exports, and charts. The ability to easily compare multiple versions is one of the significant advantages of using a dedicated FP&A platform like Francis.