Finance Tips for SaaS Spend and Financial Ops

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Stay ahead of the curve with Cledara’s in-depth guides, industry analyses, and tips on managing your company’s finances efficiently and securely.

Finance

CFO Dashboard: What it is and Why You Need One

Spreadsheets can only take you so far—discover how a CFO dashboard can transform the way you manage financial metrics, automate tasks, and optimize decision-making.

Finance

Everything You Need to Know About Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses might sound complex, but they’re simply the costs your business has incurred but hasn’t yet paid—understanding them is key to accurate financial reporting.

Finance

A Guide to Virtual Debit Cards: All You Need to Know

If your business is tired of dealing with the hassle and risks of physical cards, virtual debit cards offer a secure, efficient solution for managing spending online and in-person.

Finance

Revenue Multiples: The Pros, the Cons, and How to Calculate Yours

Discover revenue multiples as a key valuation method for early-stage companies, what they are, their pros and cons, how to calculate them, and the factors that impact their effectiveness in startup valuation and funding.

Finance

How to Identify and Prevent Expense Reimbursement Fraud

We explore the various types of expense reimbursement fraud, their potential cost to organizations, and provide practical strategies for identifying and preventing such fraudulent activities in the workplace.

Finance

How to Become a CFO in Tech: An Analysis of 100+ Careers

A comprehensive analysis that examines the career paths of over 100 CFOs in the technology sector, providing valuable insights into education, experience, and skills required to reach this pivotal leadership role in today's fast-paced tech industry.

Finance

A Thorough Guide to Automated Invoice Processing

Automated invoice processing can revolutionize your business's financial operations by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and saving valuable time and resources.

Finance

14 Smart Strategies to Reduce Software Costs as a CFO

Software is typically a company’s second biggest expense after payroll, so here are 14 actionable ways to get your spending under control

Finance

Venture Debt: Raising Funds for Your Early Stage Startup

A financing option for startups and small businesses that allows them to access funds without diluting equity, providing a valuable tool for growth, cash flow management, and runway extension.

Finance

OTE (On-Target Earning): What It Is and How It Works

OTE (on-target earning) is a payment model consisting of base salary and commissions. Here's how to calculate it and present it to your employees.

Finance

Month End Without the Headache: How to Automate Your Accounting

As companies grapple with the overwhelming increase in SaaS subscriptions—from eight in 2015 to an average of 130 in 2022—effective management tools like Cledara are becoming essential for streamlining software spend and enhancing financial efficiency.

Finance

The Rise of Finance AI Tools: Transforming CFO Operations

AI tools are revolutionizing financial operations by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making for CFOs across various domains such as financial planning, compliance, sales forecasting, and more.

Finance

A Guide For Your First 90 Days as CFO

Your first 90 days as CFO at a new company set the trajectory of this chapter of your career. Here’s a checklist of how to play these valuable initial weeks for maximum impact.

Finance

The 15 Top Podcasts for CFOs in 2024

Level up your knowledge as a finance professional with these 15 leading podcasts for CFOs.

Procurement

A CFO’s Guide to SaaS Contracts

Here’s what to look for when you sign a SaaS contract—which clauses to read carefully, which to insist upon, and how to come away with a great deal.

Finance

Procurement

9 Best Spend Management Software Solutions for 2024

Discover the best spend management software for your needs, with this detailed rundown of the tools on the market.

Finance

How to write a CFO report: 2 free examples

Assessing and communicating your company’s fiscal status is a key responsibility for finance leaders. Here are 2 CFO report examples to speed this up.

Finance

What does a great CEO-CFO relationship look like? 10 Tips

As a CFO, you’re the CEO’s right hand person. The company hinges on your working relationship—so here’s how to strengthen it.

Finance

7-Step Checklist to Improve Employee SaaS Onboarding

Here’s how to plan a super smooth employee SaaS onboarding: one that gives new hires an excellent first impression and sets them up to add value as soon as possible.

Finance

The Best Cap Table Management Software: 5 Options for 2024

Essential information on the 5 best cap management software tools for 2024, and why each one could be a great fit for your business.

Finance

The Top Subscription Analytics Software for 2024: ChartMogul vs Baremetrics

If you’re a CFO for a tech company, subscription analytics software will make your job a lot easier. Here’s a rundown of two of the best.

Finance

The Top Accounts Receivable Software for 2024: Upflow vs Chaser

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re in the market for accounts receivable software and want to make the best choice, with a focus on Upflow and Chaser, two leading options.

Finance

10 CFO Performance Metrics: What Makes a Great Finance lead?

These 10 performance metrics indicate a great CFO. Fulfil these criteria, and you’re on track to lead your business to financial success.

Finance

How Scaleups Can Maximize Software ROI in 2024

Wondering how to improve software ROI for your company? In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know to drive maximum ROI from software investments.

Finance

A Comprehensive Guide to Key Performance Indicators for CFOs

Here’s 23 KPIs CFOs should track in order to gain a full overview of their business’ financial health.

Finance

10 Must-Have Software Tools for CFOs

According to Cledara’s data, these software tools for CFOs are absolutely invaluable. Save time, reduce errors and increase compliance with these programs.

Finance

The Complete Guide to Forecasting SaaS Costs for 2024

As we enter 2024, accurately forecasting SaaS costs is more critical than ever for CFOs. With tightened funding, volatile markets, and increasing SaaS expenditures, getting your 2024 projections right has major implications. This comprehensive guide equips you with the key strategies to master SaaS cost forecasting.

SaaS Insights

Ramp vs Brex: A Comprehensive Analysis

Which is best for your business, Ramp vs Brex? Our ultimate rundown can help you decide.

Procurement

Software Tail Spend: Why It Matters and How to Manage It

Uncover the hidden impact of tail spend on your company's software purchases and learn how to effectively manage it with our free, downloadable cheat sheet.

Finance

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Top 10 Software Tools

Interested in learning how to enhance your FP&A strategy with the right software tools? This guide is here to help.

Finance

Why Treasury and Cash Management Software Is Essential in 2023 [+ Best Tools]

Treasury and cash management are crucial to financial planning. Discover key tools and strategies to optimize your cash management in 2023's unique landscape.

Finance

Operations

Budget Reporting: The Ultimate Guide

Budget reporting is the comparison, analysis, and documentation of the current company's financial performance against the projected budget.

Finance

9 Ways Financial Reporting Software Can Help Companies Save More Money

Discover how financial reporting software can help startups save money and streamline operations. With features like expense tracking, account reconciliation, cash flow management, and more, businesses can become more efficient and profitable. Invest in financial reporting software to secure your startup's future.