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Welcome to the Firmbase blog

The Rule of 40 is a rule of thumb used to judge SaaS companies. It also highlights an important tradeoff too often overlooked or underestimated.

2 days ago

How to Calculate the Rule of 40 in Saas Correctly

Finding the Balance Between Profit and Growth in SaaS

Level Up & Improve Your FP&A Outcomes Using Budget Variance Analysis

April 10

Using Budget Variance Analysis to Improve FP&A Outcomes

Level Up & Improve Your FP&A Outcomes Using Budget Variance Analysis

Announcing our $12M seed round

May 9

Announcing our $12M seed round

Today, we're excited to officially launch Firmbase and announce our $12M seed round. We're humbled to be backed by an incredible group ...

What is SOC 2 and why is Type II compliance important for FP&A teams?

April 16

Why is SOC 2 important for FP&A teams?

SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ...

4 days ago

The Differences Between Actual and Expected Performance

We’ll go through each concept, and explain why it’s so vital for FP&A teams in understanding the differences between actual and expecte...

How Taylor Swift can help explain Cost Volume Profit analysis

June 14

How Taylor Swift can help explain Cost Volume Profit analysis

Cost Volume Profit analysis (CVP) might sound like a shipping term, but it’s actually one of the more common and useful ways to measure...

These basic FP&A metrics will be even more important in 2023

May 1

These basic FP&A metrics will be even more important in 2023

It might come as a surprise, but the metrics that financial professionals consider key can and do change, going in and out of vogue bas...

Is a career in FP&A for me?

April 9

Is a career in FP&A for me?

What are the advantages of a career in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) and how does the space differ from more traditional finan...

To make the most of the BvA process, FP&A teams need to ensure that they approach it with strategy, attention to detail and the right analytical mindset. They also need to avoid five common pitfalls.  

April 11

FP&A and Budget Variance Analysis: 5 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Budget Variance Analysis isn’t just a checkbox exercise; it has the potential to supercharge FP&A goals and establish them on strong fo...

A simple-to-use FP&A platform with robust collaboration capabilities can be a game-changer for organizations seeking financial success. By simplifying complex processes, breaking down silos, and empowering budget owners, organizations can unlock the collective insights needed to make informed decisions.

May 28

Why collaboration should be a priority in FP&A

A simple-to-use FP&A platform with robust collaboration capabilities can be a game-changer for organizations seeking financial success....

How to ace the midyear FP&A review?

April 23

How to ace the midyear FP&A review?

It’s almost that time of year again. The midyear review is when financial professionals reflect on the six months that passed since the...

Top five reasons FP&A teams should quit spreadsheets

April 3

Top five reasons FP&A teams should quit spreadsheets

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams provide essential insights at any organization. However, many still rely on spreadsheets to ...

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