--- title: How Corporate Planner improves budgeting, planning and forecasting description: Budgeting, planning and forecasting can be difficult if you're looking through Excel spreadsheets slowing decisions, but Corporate Planner is the solution. image: https://www.account-ability.co.uk/hubfs/take-your-budgeting-planning-and-forecasting-to-the-next-level-with-corporate-planner-software.jpg --- [![JDRGroup-AccountAbilityLogo-SMS-AKM-16-Apr-24-V1-01](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/JDRGroup-AccountAbilityLogo-SMS-AKM-16-Apr-24-V1-01.webp?width=5000&height=1430&name=JDRGroup-AccountAbilityLogo-SMS-AKM-16-Apr-24-V1-01.webp "JDRGroup-AccountAbilityLogo-SMS-AKM-16-Apr-24-V1-01")](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/) [![header_logo AA](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/header_logo%20AA.webp?width=1200&height=343&name=header_logo%20AA.webp "header_logo AA")](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/) - [Higher Education](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/higher-education-reporting-software) - 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Yet, many finance departments wrestle with outdated tools and systems that hinder the planning process rather than help. The struggle to consolidate data, the hours spent on error-prone spreadsheets, and the inability to quickly adapt to changes in the fiscal landscape can make financial planning a nightmare. This is where [Corporate Planner](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/corporate-planner/cpm-software) comes in. **[![Request A Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7457506/c9e557bd-ad79-49ec-8ddb-0a6a3efbabdb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7457506/c9e557bd-ad79-49ec-8ddb-0a6a3efbabdb)** ## **Introducing Corporate Planner: Your solution to financial planning** Corporate Planner is a comprehensive business management, forecasting, and [budgeting platform](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/blog-news/financial-planning-software-for-business) designed to transform how you handle your financial planning. It is a tool that understands the unique challenges faced by finance teams and offers practical and effective solutions. Unlike traditional systems that often require an IT background to implement, use, and modify, Corporate Planner is run by the people who need it most - the finance team. In other words, the system is tailored to meet the specific needs of financial planning, offering a deep level of customisation and intuitive understanding that generic systems simply cannot match. ## **The limitations of Excel in financial planning** Excel has long been a staple in financial planning. However, it comes with many issues that can make it a tedious process. Excel is a single-user system so collaboration can be challenging. [Over 90% of spreadsheets contain errors](https://www.forbes.com/sites/salesforce/2014/09/13/sorry-spreadsheet-errors/), which can lead to profound financial implications. Moreover, Excel only allows for a [single version of your financial plan](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/blog-news/corporate-planning-software-vs-excel). As a result, creating different scenarios or changing your plan can be a complex and time-consuming process. The lack of flexibility and the high risk of errors make Excel a less-than-ideal tool for financial planning. ## **Why invest in Corporate Planner?** Corporate Planner is designed to address the shortcomings of Excel and other traditional financial planning tools. It is the main application for managing corporate performance, offering features such as budgeting, forecasting, costing, reporting, and management information. The software is flexible, allowing you to efficiently adapt it to your company's planning processes. It also offers a 'self-serve' feature, which means you can implement changes quickly and easily without needing ongoing assistance, saving time, and ensuring that your financial plan is always up-to-date and accurate. ## **Corporate Planner's Global Impact** Corporate Planner's effectiveness is more than just theoretical. It is a tool trusted by over 4,000 organisations worldwide across all sectors, ranging from £5M to over £10Bn turnover. This broad adoption is a testament to its effectiveness and versatility, making it a trusted choice for finance directors across the globe. ## **Ready to elevate your financial strategy with Corporate Planner?** As a finance director, your role is more than managing finances. It is about [strategic planning](https://www.account-ability.co.uk/blog-news/corporate-planner-the-best-way-to-improve-your-business-financial-planning-and-analysis-systems), making informed decisions, and driving your company's financial success. 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