Ten years ago, I was in the same position as many others in FP&A. Constantly updating Excel models, hours of manual work, and budgeting and forecasting that felt more like firefighting than strategic planning. Any change to our spreadsheets risked causing chaos. I knew there had to be a better way, but I had no idea that the solution would change my entire career.
At the time, I was working at a global company, and we were facing the same challenges as many others: complex and time-consuming processes, a lack of transparency, and a frustration that we spent more time managing numbers than analysing them.
That's when we came into contact with Planacy. I immediately noticed that there was something different about their vision. A system that could not only automate Excel models – but also transform the entire FP&A work process.
During the course of the project, I was not only impressed by the possibilities of the system, but above all by the people behind it. I saw the potential in both the platform and the company, and when I was asked to become part of the team, the choice was simple.
Going from being a customer to now, much later, being the Chief Product Officer at Planacy, is a journey I could never have predicted. I am very proud to lead the development of a platform that helps hundreds of companies avoid the challenges I once struggled with myself.
Over the years, I have seen Planacy evolve into the leading FP&A solution in the Nordics, and we continue to drive innovation in financial planning. Our platform stands out in many ways, but here are three things that are especially dear to my heart as a former controller:
We know that time is money, and that long and complicated implementation projects can be a nightmare. That's why we designed Planacy to be fast to implement – our customers are often up and running in just a few weeks.
Robust financial planning requires a holistic view, which is why Planacy makes it easy to include balance sheets and cash flow analyses in your forecasts, which gives you a more complete picture of your company's finances.
Yes, I’m still an Excel nerd. And I know many others in FP&A are too. That’s why we’ve made sure Planacy has the markets smoothest integration with both Excel and Google Sheets, so you can combine the best of both worlds – the flexibility and power of Excel with the automation of Planacy.
If you recognize yourself in my story and want to take your financial planning to the next level, we'd love to show you how Planacy can make a difference.
Book a demo today and discover how you can:
It's time to trade frustration for innovation – and we at Planacy are here to help you!
Planacy's planning platform is fully customisable for your business, your processes and your needs – no matter your industry.
