What’s the Difference Between Forecasting, Planning, and Budgeting? | SaaS Metrics School

Join Ben Murray in this episode of SaaS Metrics School as we unravel the differences between forecasting, planning, and budgeting in your financial strategy. Discover when and why each approach matters for your business. In episode #6, let’s talk about planning. Or is it budgeting? Wait, no it’s forecasting. Let’s talk about the differences in these terms. Either way, the dreaded budget season is approaching this Fall if you are on the calendar year. Those in FP&A know what I’m talking about! Ben simplifies complex financial concepts and emphasizes the value of forecasting, no matter your business's size. Learn about the importance of setting budgets as a reference point for growth and performance evaluation. The difference between forecasting, budgeting, and planning Should I forecast? - How often should I update the forecast? Should I do a rolling forecast and skip the budget? Do I need to budget? At what ARR size do I need a budget? Planning encompasses all of this Who does the planning for a SaaS company? Are there templates for forecasting and budgeting? Planning tests the operational knowledge of your leadership team Find out when it's ideal to start budgeting based on your ARR size and access free forecasting and budget templates on thesaascfo.com. Follow Ben on LinkedIn:   / benrmurray   #SaaSMetricsSchool #BusinessMetrics #SaaS #TheSaaSCFO