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Thoughts

June 20, 2022

7 Ways Founders Can Extend Their Cash Runway

Is your startup looking to extend its runway? If so, we have just the article for you. Read on to discover the most critical financial decisions your team should be making right now.

Lorenzo Panlililo

Report

June 24, 2022

Cash Runway Calculator

Use this Cash Runway Calculator to see how long your company will be able to stay in business before running out of its cash reserves.

Key KPIs All Finance Teams Should be Tracking

Guide

June 24, 2022

Key KPIs All Finance Teams Should be Tracking

Is your finance team tracking the right KPIs to support growth? This guide walks through some of the most important metrics that all finance teams should be watching in order to keep a business on track.

7 Ways Founders Can Extend Their Cash Runway

Thoughts

June 22, 2022

7 Ways Founders Can Extend Their Cash Runway

Is your startup looking to extend its runway? If so, we have just the article for you. Read on to discover the most critical financial decisions your team should be making right now.

Fundraising in Uncertain Market Conditions: A US and European Perspective

Interview

June 22, 2022

Fundraising in Uncertain Market Conditions: A US and European Perspective

With an economic downturn looming in the near distance, startup founders are being forced to restrategize. We recently sat down with VC partners from Creandum and CRV to hear their viewpoint on how these economic shifts will impact the world of startups.

June 22, 2022

5 Ways to Rethink Your OPEX and Reduce Cash Burn

Is your startup prepared for an uncertain future? If you are looking to reduce cash burn, consider starting with your OPEX. In this guide, our Abacum experts explores 5 different ways your team can start controlling operational expenses today.

7 Growth Tips For Start-Ups By Jenny Bloom‍

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June 20, 2022

7 Growth Tips For Start-Ups By Jenny Bloom‍

Every founder strives to lead their team to success. Not all teams know the path to get there. Jenny Bloom, CFO of Zapier, has cracked the code on how to scale a growing business and has outlined her top tips in this exclusive guide.

Infographic

June 20, 2022

Top 6 FP&A Trends for 2022 [Infographic]

Do your FP&A processes need an upgrade? Find out how to modernize your strategic finance function with this insightful infographic.

Abacum Raises $25 Million to Supercharge Finance Teams

Company News

June 20, 2022

Abacum Raises $25 Million to Supercharge Finance Teams

We are so excited to announce the closure of a $25 million Series A round led by Atomico! Our team is so proud of this achievement and cannot wait to continue to support our clients across the globe! Read all about it in our latest article.

Interview

June 14, 2022

Building a Strategic Finance Function for the Future: An Interview with Stacey Zhou, Head of Finance at Curated

Ever wondered how to develop a Strategic Finance function? We recently sat down with Stacy Zhou, Head of Finance at Curated, to discuss her experiences creating a Strategic Finance team of all-star players.

Guide

June 13, 2022

How to Streamline Investor Reporting Processes: A Comprehensive Guide

Crafting quality and consistent investor reports is easier said than done. Discover investor reporting best practices with this complete guide.

Company News

May 19, 2022

Tech in the City Event Wrap Up

On March 16th, Abacum hosted our very first NY city event for the tech community! To help kick things off, our CEO, Julio Martinez, met with Capchase CEO, Miguel Fernandez, to do a fireside chat on all things finance. Read on for a quick recap.

Report

May 19, 2022

The 2021 FP&A Manager Profile at Scale-Ups

FP&A roles are becoming more valuable. Need to hire a financial analyst to help with all of your financial reporting & forecasting? This infographic breaks down what's behind a FP&A Manager or Director at growing SaaS firms.

Scenario Planning: Strategic Forecasting For Finance Teams

Guide

May 12, 2022

Scenario Planning: Strategic Forecasting For Finance Teams

The future is always uncertain. In order for teams to stay agile during these unprecedented times, they must be able to adapt quickly and course-correct as needed. How can they do this exactly? Scenario planning. Read on to find out how to get started.

What’s the Difference Between Abacum and a BI Tool?

Thoughts

May 9, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Abacum and a BI Tool?

How do you know which tool is right for you, a BI tool or Abacum? Our experts have created this complete guide to discuss the ins and outs of both these platforms so your team can have a better understanding of these two powerhouse platforms.

Corporate Performance Management: How Does it Relate to Finance?

Thoughts

May 6, 2022

Corporate Performance Management: How Does it Relate to Finance?

Corporate Performance: An essential component for a thriving organization, but not necessarily an easy initiative to execute. So how can you support your organization's CPM initiatives with your finance function? Read on to find out now.

The Future of Finance: Revamping Forecasts with FP&A Software

Thoughts

May 3, 2022

The Future of Finance: Revamping Forecasts with FP&A Software

Emerging technologies are evolving the way finance teams conduct their monthly and annual budgets. So, what is the future of finance and how is it evolving? Our experts at Abacum are here to break it all down for you.

Building a Finance Function From the Ground Up: Interview with Ingo Uytdehaage

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April 26, 2022

Building a Finance Function From the Ground Up: Interview with Ingo Uytdehaage

Assembling a complete finance function from scratch is no easy feat. Find out how Adyen CFO, Ingo Uytdenhaage, created his finance team from the ground up with this exclusive Q&A.

How to Build a Better Financial Budget in 2022

Guide

April 26, 2022

How to Build a Better Financial Budget in 2022

Don't know how to level up your budgeting processes? Abacum has you covered. Dive into our latest article to learn our top tips and tricks on how to modernize your forecasting processes.

3 Factors That Influence Performance: Advice From Felipe Navio

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April 26, 2022

3 Factors That Influence Performance: Advice From Felipe Navio

You've created your business plan, you've built the foundation of your new company, and now your business is up and running. What comes next? Tracking performance. See how Jobandtalent's co-CEO measures success and gain other valuable tips with this complete guide.

6 Ideas to Help SaaS Finance Leaders Scale FP&A Teams

Guide

April 26, 2022

6 Ideas to Help SaaS Finance Leaders Scale FP&A Teams

FP&A isn't always easy but keeping these principles top of mind as you do it is a great first initiative.

Guide

April 26, 2022

How to Optimize Your CFO Tech Stack

Is your CFO tech stack falling short? If so, our team is here to help. Learn how to optimize your lineup of tech tools from the experts at Abacum today.

xP&A: The New Collaborative Finance Automation Trend

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April 26, 2022

xP&A: The New Collaborative Finance Automation Trend

FP&A has evolved. Finance automation and collaboration are now also key for other departments to understand how operational decisions affect financial results. This means turning to xP&A.

6 Fundamental Features to Look For In an FP&A Software

Guide

April 26, 2022

6 Fundamental Features to Look For In an FP&A Software

Are you aware of the top features to look for when shopping for an FP&A software? In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know on how to select the right financial planning solution for your team.

FP&A Trends: Reshaping financial planning post-COVID

Thoughts

April 26, 2022

FP&A Trends: Reshaping financial planning post-COVID

The COVID pandemic upended business plans worldwide. If CFOs and FP&A directors learned anything, it's that nothing beats having a powerful financial planning process.

3 Top Excel Automation Tools to Drive Finance Team Productivity

Guide

April 26, 2022

3 Top Excel Automation Tools to Drive Finance Team Productivity

Dive deeper into how Excel automation can help finance teams in their processes. Say goodbye to repetitive, manual tasks and switch to these simple Excel-integrated solutions that will drive your productivity.

People Planning: Strategically Build Your #FinanceDreamTeam

Guide

April 26, 2022

People Planning: Strategically Build Your #FinanceDreamTeam

Have you ever considered using a people planning strategy to create a stronger financial team? This comprehensive guide gets you started with 6 steps to becoming high-performing function.

Aligning Finance & BizOps: The Key to Success

Guide

April 26, 2022

Aligning Finance & BizOps: The Key to Success

The combination of BizOps and finance can be the winning ticket to success for your organization. Don't know how? Our complete guide is here to teach you everything you need to know.

Guide

April 26, 2022

The 6 Most Impactful FP&A Trends of 2022: A Complete Guide

2021 has brought a wave of uncertainty for companies around the world. If there was one lesson companies have learned this year, it’s that they must be prepared to adapt to industry changes, economic crises, and in some cases, even a global pandemic. Read on to discover the top FP&A trends of 2022.

6 Financial Planning Tips for Better Cash Flows

Guide

April 26, 2022

6 Financial Planning Tips for Better Cash Flows

Cash is king, as we always hear. Having a proper financial planning strategy to ensure positive cash flows is key for any business owner and these six financial planning tips can help drive this mindset.

4 Key FP&A Interview Questions to Master Today

Guide

April 26, 2022

4 Key FP&A Interview Questions to Master Today

Here's what you need to know - from preparation to sample interview questions - to ace that FP&A interview and secure the job.

Guide

April 26, 2022

The SaaS CFO Tech Stack: A Guide for Growth

Every SaaS CFO needs a good tech stack to make decisions easily. This list of software that will make your scale-up grow faster at each stage of growth.

"No-BS" SaaS Forecasting Tips for Scale-Ups

Guide

April 26, 2022

"No-BS" SaaS Forecasting Tips for Scale-Ups

Scaling to more advanced FP&A solutions isn't always an option. For those using spreadsheets, these SaaS forecasting tips skip the "BS" & go straight to the important stuff.

4 Financial Management Strategies for Scaling Businesses

Guide

April 26, 2022

4 Financial Management Strategies for Scaling Businesses

Is your team ready to upgrade its financial management processes? Our experts at Abacum have crafted this useful guide to help set your team up for success. Read on to discover our top 4 financial management strategies to follow.

The Reforecasting Guide for FP&A Managers

Thoughts

April 26, 2022

The Reforecasting Guide for FP&A Managers

Forecasting is a core pillar of strategic finance which means it shouldn't be a static month-end activity. To really be smart and future-ready, knowing when and how to reforecast are as key as forecasting in the first place.

Why RevOps is Changing the Tech Growth Strategy

Thoughts

April 26, 2022

Why RevOps is Changing the Tech Growth Strategy

Tech firms are placing more focus on RevOps which impacts how finance business partners deal with financial planning. Understanding what is key to RevOps will help deliver better insights to fuel company growth.

Leveraging Forecasting for Growth: A Fireside Chat Between Julio Martinez and Miguel Fernandez

Thoughts

April 26, 2022

Leveraging Forecasting for Growth: A Fireside Chat Between Julio Martinez and Miguel Fernandez

Abacum and Capchase joined forces at our New York City event to discuss the ins and outs of financing for start-ups. Find out how these two founders leverage forecasting for growth with this exclusive interview.

7 Top Excel Alternatives to Improve Finance Automation

Guide

April 26, 2022

7 Top Excel Alternatives to Improve Finance Automation

We list the best excel alternatives in the market and weigh up their advantages over the MSFT Office staple program.

Guide

April 26, 2022

The 2021 Guide to FP&A Salaries Across Different Role Levels

Interested in a role in FP&A? Here is the lowdown on what salary to expect depending on the job level.

BizOps vs. Internal Strategy: What's the Difference?

Guide

April 26, 2022

BizOps vs. Internal Strategy: What's the Difference?

BizOps has popped up in many new open roles, especially at tech scale-ups, but what exactly are they responsible for? We surveyed 50 BizOps role descriptions and requirements to determine exactly that.

Accounting vs. FP&A manager: What's the difference?

Guide

April 26, 2022

Accounting vs. FP&A manager: What's the difference?

In scaling companies, FP&A and Accounting Managers may be run by the same person, but the two essentially have very different responsibilites. Here, we break down the differences between each one.

How SaaS CFOs Can Drive Change Through Finance Automation

Thoughts

April 26, 2022

How SaaS CFOs Can Drive Change Through Finance Automation

The days of manual number-crunching are over. Innovation is increasingly dominated by the digital wave. Now, more than ever, it’s a case of adapt or fall way behind.