Intelligent Budgeting Framework
Make your budget work for you
Xebia’s Intelligent Budgeting Framework (IBF), built on the Appian low-code platform, is a dynamic, enterprise-wide budgeting solution that modernizes the entire forecasting process. It empowers finance teams to plan smarter, respond faster, and align more effectively with organizational goals. With built-in collaboration, predictive analytics, and powerful what-if capabilities, IBF turns static budgets into agile planning tools—improving accuracy, visibility, and strategic decision-making across the enterprise.
What’s not working
The Business Challenge
Manual and Siloed Planning Processes
Budgeting is often fragmented across spreadsheets and departments, creating inefficiencies, data duplication, and version control issues.
Inflexible Plannin Cycles
Rigid planning frameworks can’t keep up with evolving business conditions, making it difficult to re-forecast quickly or respond to unexpected shifts.
Lack of Visibility for Decision-Makers
Without real-time insights or consolidated views, leadership struggles to make data-driven financial and strategic decisions.
Poor Collaboration Across Stakeholders
Cross-functional alignment is limited when teams work in silos or rely on offline tools, slowing down the budgeting cycle and increasing errors.
Limited Scenario Planning
Organizations often lack the ability to run multiple budget scenarios or conduct what-if analysis, reducing preparedness and agility in uncertain markets.
Key Features
Day-One Configurability
Import or configure key parameters such as departments, GL accounts, actuals, and user roles to get your planning environment up and running instantly.
Category-Specific Planning
Tailor data capture for each budget category (CAPEX, OPEX, Revenue, HR) to support detailed, accurate planning—including workforce, travel, and events.
What-If Analysis & Scenario Planning
Empower stakeholders to test, visualize, and compare multiple scenarios in real time. All forecasts are version-controlled to support confident decision-making.
Predictive Forecasting & Analytics
Access historical data and trend-based predictions via a dynamic reporting framework. Generate department-level budget summaries, balance sheets, and more.
Integrated and Scalable ArchitectureI
BF integrates seamlessly with core ERP and finance systems, ensuring consistent data across platforms and enabling continuous planning transformation.
The Business Impact
Faster Budget Cycles
Significantly reduce planning turnaround times with automated workflows, centralized data, and role-based access.
Improved Accuracy
Boost forecast precision through predictive analytics, historical trend analysis, and structured data capture tailored to each budget category.
Stronger Strategic Alignment
Enable informed, real-time decision-making by providing stakeholders with a single source of truth and actionable financial insights.
Enhanced Collaboration
Streamline communication and coordination across departments with shared planning environments and transparent approval processes.
Future-Ready Architecture
Built to integrate with core financial systems and scale with your organization, ensuring long-term adaptability and resilience.
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