The windshield holds more value than the rearview.

"It is far better to foresee even without certainty than to not foresee at all." - Henri Poincare, The Foundations of Science

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Forecasting, Scenario Analysis & Budgeting

Forward-looking capabilities are critical to making informed decisions, setting achievable goals, defining upside and downside outcomes, and holding teams accountable (when paired with reporting/BI).  

Credible projections also drive confidence with partners and capital providers, and can be the difference in getting deals done quickly and on the best terms possible.

We help illuminate the road ahead.

Take control of your outlook with First Water.

Custom inputs and drivers. Flexible scenario building. Dynamic updates in rolling forecasts. We can give you the tools to plot the course and understand the financial impact of changing circumstances.

Connected Data & Custom Drivers 

Accounting systems typically don't hold all the info you need for forecasting. We centralize your data to build forecasts based on the levers that matter to your business.

Institutional-Grade Functionality

Budget, forecast, and sensitize at different levels of granularity. Select drivers, trailing averages, fixed schedules, or manual overrides, all from the same tool.

Done-For-You Managed Solution

We're here for you, able to design, build, maintain, and enhance. Enjoy process consistency and confidence in your tools.

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Read more about our other FP&A capabilities!

Combined together, FP&A capabilities are powerful. Plus, once the core foundation is established, adding incremental pieces is much easier.

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KPI Dashboards & Business Intelligence 

Get the right data in the right hands for the right dialogue. Aggregate, transform, and visualize data for actionable insights. Learn more here.

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Cash & Working Capital Visibility

Cash is King. Be proactive with customers, vendors, lenders, and expense decisions before a spark becomes a five-alarm fire. Learn more here.

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