About Forecast 5: Smarter Budgeting and Forecasting for Modern Finance

🌐Our Story: Building a Smarter Solution

Forecast 5 identified a critical gap in the market: financial professionals struggling with cumbersome spreadsheets and outdated tools. The company’s mission was clear—to create a platform that combines precision, efficiency, and strategic insight. Founded by Chartered Accountant Geof Nightingale, Forecast 5 was built with firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by CFOs, accountants, and finance teams.

For over a decade, Forecast 5 has empowered organizations to replace error-prone spreadsheets with a robust forecasting and budgeting solution designed for complex financial needs. More than just software, Forecast 5 provides clarity and confidence in an often chaotic financial landscape. Whether managing multi-entity consolidations or performing detailed scenario analyses, Forecast 5 acts as a trusted partner for stress-free, accurate forecasting.

Key benefits include:

🔹 CFO-Approved Accuracy – Rigorously tested by financial experts to ensure reliable results

🔹 80%+ Time Savings – Automated workflows replace time-consuming manual processes

🔹 Multi-Entity Control – Easily manage complex consolidations across subsidiaries

With Forecast 5, finance teams gain the tools and confidence they need to make strategic financial decisions with precision and speed.

🌍 A Global Presence with Local Roots

Launched in New Zealand in 2014 by Geof Nightingale, Forecast 5 has continually evolved, incorporating feedback from a growing customer base. Now, with a presence in Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, Forecast 5 stands as a testament to New Zealand's innovation in the global financial software arena.

Empowering Smarter Business Decisions

Since release, Forecast 5 is continually developing and enhancing, taking on feedback from customers, becoming a comprehensive platform designed to meet all the essential requirements of modern budgeting software:

📊 CFO-Approved Accuracy – Rigorously tested by financial experts to ensure reliable results across Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Funds Flow.

⚙️ Automation and Efficiency: Replace manual processes with automated workflows, saving over 80% of time spent on traditional budgeting tasks.

🌐 Scalability and Multi-Entity Control: Manage complex consolidations across subsidiaries, multiple departments, or multi-currency operations.

🔒 Security and Compliance: Protect critical financial data with robust security features and built-in compliance safeguards.

🧠 User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive dashboards and customizable views make financial planning accessible for teams at all levels.

🔗 Seamless Integration: Connect effortlessly with accounting software like Xero, MYOB, Sage 50, and ERP systems to ensure smooth data flow.

📚 Support and Training: Comprehensive training, documentation, and expert support help finance teams maximize the software’s potential.

With Forecast 5, finance teams gain accuracy, efficiency, and strategic insight, transforming budgeting and forecasting from a manual, error-prone process into a powerful decision-making tool.