# The Problem

## Your Annual Budget is Obsolete
By month 3, actual results deviate from budget. Leadership makes decisions on stale data. And reforecasting takes weeks.

Spreadsheets weren’t built for continuous forecasting

# The Solution

## How Centage Transforms Forecasting
Manually exporting actuals and updating forecast spreadsheets

### Automatic actuals flow from your source systems
Eliminate hours of manual updates

Annual budgets with occasional full reforecasts

### Rolling forecasts that update continuously
Always see 12-18 months ahead

Forecasting every line item manually

### Build models based on key business drivers
Faster and more accurate forecasts

Weeks to reforecast the full year

### Update forecasts in hours or days
Keep pace with business changes

# Key Capabilities

### Flexible Periods
- 13-month rolling
- 18-month rolling
- Custom periods

### Forecasting Methods
- Top-down
- Bottom-up
- Driver-based

### Scenario Management
- Multiple versions
- Side-by-side compare
- Version control

### Revenue Forecasting
- Pipeline-based
- Customer-based
- Contract-based

# What Makes Centage Different

### Built for Continuous
Not adapted from annual budget tools

### Actuals Integration
Always forecast from current reality

### Speed + Accuracy
Driver-based and detail combined

### Rapid Updates
Days or hours, not weeks

### Scenario Flexibility
Test before committing

### Accuracy Tracking
Learn from past forecasts

# Testimonials

## Trusted by Finance Leaders
See how companies are transforming their FP&A processes with Centage.

> _"Centage replaced our former report writer and eliminated many of the technical issues and spreadsheet errors we faced with Excel-based budgeting. By pulling budgets directly into financial reports and simplifying revenue, expense, and personnel planning, it removes manual calculations and reduces risk. Centage also makes rolling forecasts easy to maintain and seamlessly include in financial and budget reporting."_
>
> _Karen P._
> Executive Director, Finance
> Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

> _“Centage is a great system that is extremely user-friendly and an amazing time saver. By consolidating more than 25 Excel sheets into a single platform, it simplifies our annual budgeting process. It also helps streamline budget-vs-actual analysis, making financial tracking faster and more reliable.”_
>
> _Tracy S._
> Senior Controller
> Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

> _“Centage is the best tool for planning, budgeting, and reporting. It allows us to budget at a highly granular level using the specific drivers and details unique to our industry.”_
>
> _Angela G._
> Executive VP Finance
> Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

# FAQ

## Financial Forecasting Software FAQs

### What is financial forecasting software, and how does it support strategic planning?
Centage’s financial forecasting software enables organizations to model future financial performance using historical data, current actuals, and predictive drivers with ease. By aligning forecast models with operational assumptions, solutions like Centage provide real-time visibility into revenue, expenses, and cash flow trends, supporting scenario analysis and strategic decision-making at the executive level.

### How do financial forecasting tools like Centage improve forecast accuracy and efficiency?
Centage’s financial forecasting tools reduce reliance on static spreadsheets by centralizing data and applying automated business rules, enabling consistent and repeatable forecast outputs. This improves forecast precision through version control, integrated actuals, and multidimensional inputs—enhancing collaboration and reducing manual consolidation time across departments.

### Can Centage support dynamic rolling forecasts and mid-year reforecasts?
Yes, Centage is purpose-built for rolling forecasts and continuous planning. Financial professionals can generate 12-, 18-, or 24-month rolling forecasts, integrate actuals monthly, and reforecast based on shifting assumptions. This enables agile, forward-looking financial modeling that evolves alongside the business environment and drives proactive course correction.

### How does Centage integrate with ERP and accounting systems to streamline forecasting workflows?
Centage integrates seamlessly with leading ERP and GL systems, enabling automated data imports for actuals, balances, and transactional details. This ensures that financial forecasts remain aligned with up-to-date financials, reducing the risk of versioning issues and allowing teams to focus on analysis rather than data wrangling.

### Who benefits most from implementing Centage’s financial forecasting software?
Centage is designed for mid-market companies seeking to modernize their FP&A operations. Ideal users include CFOs, controllers, and financial analysts who require greater forecast agility, audit trails, and collaborative input across business units. It’s especially valuable for teams transitioning from spreadsheet-based planning to a more controlled, scalable environment.

# Ready to Ditch the Spreadsheets?
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