SaaS budgeting: A practical guide to
planning your SaaS expense
As the planning cycle for the new year begins, companies across the board will be taking a hard look at their SaaS budgets - understanding what worked, what didn’t and how to optimize their spend in the new year.
Ben Murray, The SaaS CFO
This report is authored and published by The SaaS CFO, Ben Murray, with sponsorship from leading SaaS and finance platforms. All data is anonymized and drawn solely from participant responses. Ben is a seasoned finance leader with more than 20 years experience in finance and operational management. Known for his “5 Pillar SaaS Metrics Framework,” he specializes in breaking down complex finance strategies into actionable steps for scaling SaaS businesses.
What’s in this
Ebook?
Ebook?
Factors to consider before setting a SaaS budget
Best practices for forecasting & budgeting
How to set and optimize an effective and granular SaaS budget
Who should read this ebook?
CFOs looking to understand how they can optimize their SaaS Spending looking to understand how they can optimize their SaaS Spending
Procurement Heads who want to streamline their procurement processes who want to streamline their procurement processes
Key stakeholders in organizations’ SaaS Procurement & Management Process
Why you should read this ebook?
Granular Budgeting
Gain insights into the bottom-up approach to SaaS budgeting, for a more detailed and accurate assessment of expenses, based on usage and business requirements.
Cost Optimization
Discover practical strategies for optimizing SaaS spending, including renegotiating contracts, consolidating tools, and eliminating redundant subscriptions.
Forecasting and Analysis
Learn how to analyze past usage trends, forecast future needs, and evaluate the ROI of SaaS investments.
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