Why financial performance management from IBM
Finance organizations need the very best tools and disciplines to drive profit and growth enterprise-wide. Financial performance management solutions enable you to:
- Link financial and operational plans through driver-based models.
- Guarantee the quality and accuracy of financial numbers for timely, sustainable compliance.
- Track performance against strategic objectives.
- Perform “what-if” scenario modeling and create flexible rolling forecasts.
- Replace rigid budgets with continuous planning—daily, weekly, or monthly.
IBM Cognos solutions can free the office of finance from the burden of spreadsheet-based processes with powerful capabilities to meet the complex needs of any finance organization.
Financial performance management capabilities
Budgeting, forecasting and analysis
Perform driver-based budgeting and planning, "what-if" scenario modeling and multidimensional profitability analysis.
Learn about IBM Cognos TM1 or view the demo.
Financial management and control
Automate the close, consolidation and reporting process from data collection to output of management and regulatory reports.
Learn more about IBM Cognos 8 Controller or view the demo.
Financial performance analytics
Deploy packaged analytics to accelerate decision making and improve financial performance.
Learn more about IBM Cognos 8 Financial Performance Analytics or view the demo.
Strategy management and scorecarding
Align strategy with execution, communicate goals and monitor your performance against targets.
Learn about IBM Cognos 8 BI Scorecarding or view the demo.
IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints
IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints for Financial Management and Control are pre-defined models that help you speed software deployments, reduce risk and drive faster ROI.
IBM Cognos Performance Blueprints for Enterprise Planning incorporate proven best practices for planning, budgeting and forecasting.
Financial performance management resources
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IBM Cognos TM1 Demo
Walk through the five phases of the business analytics life cycle with IBM Cognos TM1. See how IBM Cognos TM1 Executive Viewer provides you with on-the-fly insight.
Performance management solutions for the office of finance
Learn how IBM Cognos solutions help Finance leaders drive breakaway performance, sustainable compliance and competitive advantage.
Finance: Trusted Advisor or Compliance Enforcer? - The Performance Manager Series
Become the trusted advisor and compliance enforcer in your company. Download the finance chapter of the Performance Manager book.
Consolidation Automation: Advancing Compliance and Performance Management White Paper
When you automate with the right tools, your compliance and performance management efforts can be mutually supportive.
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Financial performance management demos
- IBM Cognos TM1
See how to analyze profitability with IBM Cognos TM1.
- IBM Cognos 8 Controller
See why IBM Cognos 8 Controller sets the standard for consolidation and financial reporting.
- Financial Performance Analytics
See packaged G/L reports and how to extend them into the full IBM Cognos 8 platform.
- IBM Cognos 8 BI Scorecarding
Align tactics with strategy and monitor performance against targets.