Overview
What is Cube?
Cube is a financial planning & analysis (FP&A) platform that aims to enable finance teams to be more strategic and positively contribute to company growth activities by spending less time on manual, repetitive task, from Cube Planning headquartered in New…
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Cube was a win for FP&A and Reporting for our organization.
Great Financial Reporting Tool for Startups
Super Intuitive - an easy one source of truth for excel FP&A advocates
Easy implementation & perfect for our growing Finance function
Intuitive & Powerful - Helps support a scrappy FP&A team
A must have for all FP&A professionals growing their business
Great product at a reasonable price!
Easy implemtation & overall ease of use
Great product, Easy to use, Excel based!
Efficient and Effective FP&A Tool
Great product that has vastly improved our FP&A function!
Great at it's Core, Customer Service Needs Some Work
Super intuitive FP&A platform!
Cube: great product and excellent customer service
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Popular Features
- Excel-based Reporting (49)9.494%
- Financial budgeting (51)9.191%
- Management reporting (51)8.484%
- Forecasting (49)7.676%
Reviewer Pros & Cons
Pricing
Cube Go
$1,500
Cube Pro
$2,800
Enterprise
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Entry-level set up fee?
- Setup fee required
Offerings
- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Starting price (does not include set up fee)
- $1,500 per month
Features
BI Standard Reporting
Standard reporting means pre-built or canned reports available to users without having to create them.
- 8.6Pixel Perfect reports(6) Ratings
Pixel Perfect reports are highly-formatted reports with graphics and ability to preview the report before printing.
- 7.7Customizable dashboards(18) Ratings
Customizable dashboards are dashboards providing the builder some degree of control over the look and feel and display options.
- 8.1Report Formatting Templates(18) Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
Ad-Hoc Reports are reports built by the user to meet highly specific requirements.
- 9.6Drill-down analysis(46) Ratings
Drill down analysis is the ability to get to a further level of detail by going deeper into the hierarchy.
- 8.6Formatting capabilities(35) Ratings
Ability to format output e.g. conditional formatting, lines, headers, footers.
- 7.8Integration with R or other statistical packages(6) Ratings
Integration with the open-source R predictive modeling environment.
- 9.7Report sharing and collaboration(28) Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration is the ability to easily share reports with others.
Report Output and Scheduling
Ability to schedule and manager report output.
- 8Publish to Web(11) Ratings
- 8.2Publish to PDF(11) Ratings
- 8.3Report Versioning(15) Ratings
Report versioning is the assignment of version numbers to each version of a report to help in tracking.
- 8.2Report Delivery Scheduling(8) Ratings
Report Delivery Schedule is the ability to have reports delivered to a destination at a specific data and time.
Data Discovery and Visualization
Data Discovery and Visualization is the analysis of multiple data sources in a search for patterns and outliers and the ability to represent the data visually.
- 7.4Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)(11) Ratings
Pre-built visualization formats are canned visualization types that can be selected to visualize different kinds of data.
- 8.7Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization(8) Ratings
Location analytics is the visualization of geographical or spatial data.
- 8.4Predictive Analytics(7) Ratings
Predictive Analytics is the ability to build forecasting models based on existing data sets.
- 8.7Pattern Recognition and Data Mining(4) Ratings
Pattern recognition and data mining mean the ability to recognize hidden patterns in large quantities of data.
Access Control and Security
Access control means being able to determine who has access to which data.
- 9.3Multi-User Support (named login)(33) Ratings
Named model access means that users have access based on name and password.
- 9.6Role-Based Security Model(30) Ratings
Role-based access means that access to data is determined by job or position in the corporation.
- 9.5Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)(31) Ratings
Multiple access permission levels means that different levels of users have different rights.
- 9Report-Level Access Control(9) Ratings
Report-level access control means that the type of report determines who has access to it.
- 9.7Single Sign-On (SSO)(25) Ratings
Allows users to use one set of login credentials to access multiple applications
Mobile Capabilities
Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
- 9.3Responsive Design for Web Access(9) Ratings
Web design aimed at producing easy-to-read sites across a range of different devices.
- 8.3Mobile Application(3) Ratings
A dedicated app for iOS and/or Android.
- 9Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile(4) Ratings
In-app dashboard reports and data visualization.
Budgeting, Planning, and Forecasting
These activities are designed to assist with both data-driven operational, short-term planning and strategic long term planning
- 7.4Long-term financial planning(45) Ratings
3-5 year financial plan with cashflow.
- 9.1Financial budgeting(51) Ratings
Annual budget for revenue and operating expenses, headcount/compensation, capital expenses, projects, etc.
- 7.6Forecasting(49) Ratings
Combining actuals and budgets, rolling forecasts, driver-based models.
- 7.5Scenario modeling(44) Ratings
Financial or operational modeling of alternate future states and planning for each.
- 8.4Management reporting(51) Ratings
Budget vs. actual or forecast, P&L’s, performance over time, between products etc.
Consolidation and Close
Consolidation of data from multiple entities with currency management, reporting and audit trails.
- 9.1Financial data consolidation(44) Ratings
Consolidating data from several entities into a single statement using US GAAP, IFRS or other standards.
- 9.4Journal entries and reports(23) Ratings
Ability to enter journal entry adjustments and produce reports showing all journal entries for a specific period.
- 7.2Multi-currency management(13) Ratings
Ability to handle foreign currency conversions during consolidation.
- 8.2Intercompany Eliminations(14) Ratings
Matching and elimination of intercompany revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
- 7.1Minority Ownership(9) Ratings
Consolidate financials full or partial ownership of subsidiaries, equity pick-up.
- 10Local and consolidated reporting(20) Ratings
Ability to report against individual business entities and the consolidated umbrella entity.
- 8.7Detailed Audit Trails(32) Ratings
Tracing changes to data and processes that were run.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Financial statements and regulatory filings
- 9Financial Statement Reporting(45) Ratings
Creation and production of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, other schedules
- 8.3Management Reporting(48) Ratings
Tools facilitating creation of internal ad hoc or standard reports.
- 9.4Excel-based Reporting(49) Ratings
Ad hoc or formatted reports using MS Excel.
- 7.3Automated board and financial reporting(38) Ratings
Tools to help automate creation of regulatory reports such as SEC filings and board books.
- 9XBRL support for regulatory filing(5) Ratings
Support for the XBRL standard reporting format for exchanging financial data.
Analytics and Reporting
Dashboards and scorecards for KPI monitoring and benchmarking
- 8.4Personalized dashboards(30) Ratings
Create custom dashboards and reports without the help of IT or administrators.
- 8Color-coded scorecards(15) Ratings
Track and analyze performances with interactive, color-coded balanced scorecards.
- 8.6KPIs(28) Ratings
Select from a library of more than 6,000 key performance indicators, and incorporate KPIs into your planning process.
- 8.8Cost and profitability analysis(28) Ratings
Cost and profitability analysis provides data for business decision making.
- 8.4Key Performance Indicator setting(22) Ratings
Ability to set key performance indicators for measuring progress towards goals.
- 9.1Benchmarking with external data(11) Ratings
CPI, daily exchange rates, industry KPIs. with scheduled data refreshes.
Integration
Ability to integrate with external applications.
- 9.1Flat file integration(35) Ratings
Integration of flat files like text documents and comma separated files
- 9.5Excel data integration(38) Ratings
Ability to integrate directly with Excel data.
- 8.7Direct links to 3rd-party data sources(38) Ratings
Integration with external applications like ERP, CRM, HCM
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Cube Technical Details
Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Unspecified |
Mobile Application | No |
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Cube is a versatile financial planning and analysis software that offers a wide range of use cases for businesses. Users have found value in using Cube for budgeting, forecasting, and running reports and analytics. The software allows users to easily shift parameters, update reports, and run different scenarios, making it a valuable tool in financial decision-making. Cube extends its capabilities beyond budgets to include revenue and payroll, enabling users to go beyond budgeting and into forecasting and planning. This flexibility has been praised by customers as it allows them to gain deeper insights into their business performance.
Cube's integration with Excel is another key use case that users have found beneficial. The software easily integrates with Excel, making it simple for non-techy users to plug it into templates and roll it forward. This seamless integration streamlines processes and eliminates the need for complex formulas in Excel by aggregating and normalizing data. As a result, users can enjoy simplified reporting and flexible forecasting and budgeting within their familiar Excel environment.
The ease of implementation is another important use case of Cube that has been highlighted by users. Implementing Cube does not require external consultants, and the setup team is highly responsive, offering assistance throughout the process. Users have noted that the software is extremely easy to use and takes only a few hours to understand. With its clean and well-organized website portal, Cube provides a user-friendly interface that allows for quick onboarding and adoption.
Cube also enhances month-end close processes by providing quick access to P&L details, variance analysis, and data import/export. Users have reported that Cube improves efficiency and organization with its quick data fetching capabilities, model version control, and collaboration features. The software centralizes data, streamlining processes while allowing for prompt identification of issues and discrepancies.
Overall, Cube has proven to be a reliable FP&A tool that offers comprehensive solutions for financial planning, budgeting, performance analysis, reporting, and more. Its user-friendly interface, seamless integration with Excel, and quick implementation make it a preferred choice for businesses looking to optimize their financial processes and gain actionable insights.
Intuitive and Easy to Use: Many users have found the platform intuitive and easy to use, comparing it to familiar programs like Excel and Google Sheets. They appreciate that there is no need to learn a new programming language or complicated portals.
Excellent Customer Support: The support team has received praise from several users for their dedication and availability. Users mention having a dedicated representative always available for help. They also find the support articles genuinely useful and appreciate that the team is open to product feedback.
Flexible Platform with Customization Options: Users appreciate the flexibility of the platform, mentioning that they can easily create and adjust dimension hierarchies for accounts. They also like the ability to create custom reports on the fly and map financial information as needed.
Slow Data Loading: Some users have expressed frustration with the speed of data loading and fetching in the software, leading to a time-consuming process of updating and processing reports. While some acknowledge that this could be attributed to their company's structure, it remains a common complaint among users.
Limited Customization Options: Users have mentioned a desire for additional customization options on the dashboard, such as updating new data templates and improving the speed of data refreshes. They also noted that data uploads from their source ERP system sometimes timeout, requiring follow-up with customer support to reset settings.
Missing Features: Several users have mentioned the absence of certain features in the software, including the ability to suppress $0 on Fetch and schedule monthly uploads of new data from the source ERP system. These missing features have been a source of disappointment for these users.
Users of Cube have made several recommendations based on their experiences with the software. The most common recommendations include considering Cube for Financial Reporting or FP&A software, taking advantage of its excellent support and good price, and benefiting from its automation and simplification of budgeting and forecasting practices. These recommendations highlight Cube's suitability for financial reporting and planning needs, the value of its support services, and the benefits of its automation capabilities in streamlining budgeting and forecasting processes.
Reviews
(1-25 of 49)GodirectRock
- Cash Flow Forecast
- Financial Planning
Efficient and Effective FP&A Tool
- Automated Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
Great product that has vastly improved our FP&A function!
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Financial planning
Great at it's Core, Customer Service Needs Some Work
- Excel Integration
- Ability to create our own reports/models using Cube dimensions
- Formulas
Super intuitive FP&A platform!
- Netsuite Integration
Cube: great product and excellent customer service
- general ledger organization
- uses within excel
- version control on forecasting
Great,flexible, easy tool
- customer support
- ease
- flexibility
Cube - Ideal spreadsheet server for mid size companies
- Drilldown
- Data fetch
- Manual upload
- Remove rows with 0 values
- Easy of use
- Integration with data sources
- Cost
Time Saver for FP&A work!
- Connects to Google Sheets
- Integrates with Spreadsheets and QBO as it data sources
Cube - The absolute best FP&A Software on the market
- Ease of Use
- Ease of Integration
- Cost
Great FP&A Excel Based Software
- P&L creation
- Variance Analysis
- Forecast Scenario Building
The best!
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Data analysis
- Financial Statements
- Flexibility of reports you can generate
- Ease of use
- Fairly shallow learning curve
Cube- a helpful tool for month end reporting
- Clear presentation of data
- Ability to break data down month by month
- Ability to use Cube in Excel
Great FP&A Tool
- Flexibility
- Data Management
- Integration
Cube - The FP&A team's best friend!
- Flexability
- Templates
- drill down
- Customization
Solid and improving FP&A tool, great value
- Forecasting
- Data management
- Reporting
- Integrating Google Sheets
Changing how we approach Fiannce
- Consolidation
- Variance Analysis
- Ad Hoc Reporting
Cube allows you to think outside the box!
- Organised Transactional Data
- Reporting
Ease of use and major time saver.
- Ease of use
- reliability
Cube is awesome when it's working!
- Data Storage and accessibility
Great interface and super easy to use
- Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
Great for monthly financial reporting but difficult to incorporate entire forecasting and scenario planning with!
- Budget vs Actual Reports
- Tags for different departments
- Source Data pulls from QBO