For years, Irish SaaS startups grew in a forgiving climate. Venture capital was abundant, valuations were generous, and “growth at all costs” often worked. That world has shifted. Venture funding is still available in Ireland, but expectations have hardened. Investors want disciplined growth, defensible strategies, and proof that capital will last. For founders, that means […]
Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to buy Yes! Communities — a manufactured housing landlord — from Singapore’s GIC in a $10B+ deal. At first glance, it’s just another mega real estate transaction.But look closer, and it’s an FP&A masterclass hiding in plain sight. Why FP&A Should Care Yes! Communities isn’t selling a luxury condo […]
Spreadsheets have powered finance for decades. They’re fast, flexible, and familiar. But here’s the paradox: the same tool that gives leaders confidence often sabotages the very decisions they need most. In this article, we’ll break down why spreadsheets quietly kill decision-making, how the risks show up, and the framework for moving beyond them. The Illusion […]
In finance, the phrase “best practice” sounds safe. Proven. Reliable. But in FP&A, following best practices can be the fastest way to fall behind. Here’s why—and what to do instead. The Trap of “Best” We copy what looks established. If it worked for someone else, it must work for us. But “best practices” are often […]
Every finance team has a favorite “one big number.” EBITDA. Net Income. Free Cash Flow. It feels decisive—like you’ve cracked the code. But here’s the problem: that number might be the biggest lie in your business. Why Leaders Love the Mirage Executives crave simplicity. One number to say “we’re winning” or “we’re losing.” But businesses […]
The Mirage of Accuracy We’ve walked into boardrooms where the FP&A model was defended like holy scripture. Cell after cell of formulas, error-checks coded like landmines, a 97% “accuracy rate” held up like a badge of honor. And yet, the company missed revenue by 30%. The truth? Accuracy is a trap. It lulls CFOs into […]
What Are the Hidden Breakpoints in SaaS Financial Models? Most SaaS forecasts don’t implode because of bad math—they fail because of unmodeled breakpoints. The model looks clean. The CAC slide works. Revenue curves are up and to the right. But behind the scenes, timing mismatches, behavioral drift, and structural lag quietly unseat the logic. These […]
What Are the Most Common Forecasting Errors SaaS Founders Make? SaaS forecasts rarely collapse from bad spreadsheets. They collapse because the inputs—the ones everyone thought were obvious—don’t hold up. Before a CFO joins, founders are left to translate strategy into numbers. The problem isn’t ambition—it’s blind spots. Revenue gets pulled forward. Cost lags get ignored. […]
Why Operational Assumptions in SaaS Financial Modeling Break Forecasts Most SaaS forecasts fail before they begin—not because of bad math, but because of unexamined operational assumptions. The model isn’t broken. It’s just blind. We assume reps ramp in 90 days. That onboarding is uniform. That conversion rates scale with pipeline volume. These inputs feel safe […]
Why SaaS Forecasts Keep Breaking (And What Capacity Has to Do With It) Most SaaS forecasts don’t fail because of bad math. They fail because the business was never actually able to deliver what finance modeled. We track bookings, churn, CAC, and burn. But we rarely track whether teams can handle the volume of work […]