Budgeting & Forecasting
Annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts that stay useful. We build a plan your team actually uses, then keep it updated so decisions are made with current numbers.
What we do
- Build an annual budget grounded in realistic assumptions
- Quarterly reforecasts (or more frequent where needed)
- Scenario planning (what if revenue drops, what if we hire, what if spend increases)
- Tie forecast to cash impact (not just profit)
- Support targets, accountability, and performance tracking
How we do it
- Understand drivers: revenue model, pricing, capacity, margins, costs
- Build: a simple model with clear assumptions and sensitivity
- Align: agree targets and what will be tracked monthly
- Reforecast: incorporate actuals and update forward view each quarter
Items to note
- A budget is a plan; a forecast is the updated reality. We help you use both.
- Keeping assumptions explicit makes updates fast and avoids confusion.
- Most businesses benefit from a 12-month view with a detailed next quarter.
What we need from you
- Your current pricing, pipeline assumptions, and cost base
- Any planned hires or major spend decisions
- Agreement on which KPIs and targets matter most
Typical timeline
- Initial budget build: typically 1-3 weeks depending on complexity and stakeholder inputs.
- Reforecast: quarterly sessions, usually faster once the model exists.
More detail
A budget is useful when it reflects how your business actually operates. We build plans from the drivers up: pricing, conversion, capacity, delivery costs, and headcount. That makes the plan easier to update and more credible when you are explaining performance internally or externally.
We also tie the plan to cash. Profitability is important, but cash timing is what keeps you safe. By linking assumptions to receipts, tax dates, and spend, you get a plan that helps you avoid surprises and make decisions early, not after the bank balance forces your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build this in a spreadsheet?
Usually yes for speed and transparency, unless your business needs a dedicated planning tool.
How often should we reforecast?
Quarterly is typical. If things change quickly, monthly reforecasts for a short period can be sensible.
Can you include hiring and headcount planning?
Yes. Headcount is usually the biggest cost driver, so we build it in clearly.
Will it include cash flow?
Yes. We tie the plan to cash so you understand runway and timing of tax payments.
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