Octopus AI Features
Budget Creation (7)
Data Import
Import trial balance, monthly P&L, balance sheets, and other types of financial data
Budget Hierarchies
Define budget structure elements and how they are linked hierarchically
Versioning
Keeps track of all versions of a budget and allows users to compare versions
Formulas
Include budgeting formulas to estimate direct and indirect costs, operating and non-operating revenues
What-If
Test the potential financial impact of business decisions on revenues and expenses
Budget Periods
Users can customize standard budget periods (3, 9, or 12 months)
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Budget Management (3)
Consolidation
Consolidate multiple budgets from different departments or business entities
Adjustments
Users with administrative access rights can modify budgets
Workflows
Workflows are used to define the steps required to alter budgets and who needs to approve changes
Forecasting (6)
Historical Data
Forecasting is based on past transactions and historical financial or operational data
Reforecast
Ability to recreate forecasts to include new information that may impact budgets
Forecast Types
Support multiple types of forecasts such as balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
Rolling Forecasts
Used to review and update budgeting assumptions for a predefined period (usually one year)
AI
Uses AI algorithms and models to predict future trends and outcomes, based on historical data and patterns
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Analytics (4)
Variance Analysis
Project out as the year progresses to accommodate trends that affect key business drivers.
Forecasts Comparison
compare Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow for multiple periods
Forward Looking
Forward-looking Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements are synchronized with GL data
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Data Management (3)
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Data Import
Financial information can be imported from multiple sources such as spreadsheets, text files, or databases
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Data Consolidation
Data from multiple systems can be centralized into a single repository
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Data Validation
Financial data can be validated to avoid duplicates and errors
Reporting Structure (3)
Reporting Hierarchy
Administrators can define and manage the reporting structure and access rights to each report
Report Templates
Templates that can be used to create new reports without starting from scratch
Report Types
Provide multiple types of reports such as point-in-time or snapshot reports, year over year, or time to date
Standard Analytics (4)
Standard KPIs
Include most common financial KPIs such as gross and net profit margin, or working capital
Standard Reports
Standard financial reports are provided out of the box
Financial Statements
Ability to analyze financial statements such as income statement and balance sheet
Drill Down
Users can drill down to the detail level of each transaction or financial entry
Custom Analytics (5)
Dashboards
Dashboards can be customized to display different types of data from various sources
Custom KPIs
Users can modify standard financial KPIs and metrics
Custom Reports
Allow users to edit reports and to combine multiple reports
Self Service
A dedicated portal for external users with limited access to the system
Multiple Entities
Monitors the financial performance of multiple entities
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting (3)
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Financial Analysis (2)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Additional Functionality (38)
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Expense Management
Plan, pay and track business related expenses.
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Multi-Company
Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple locations or companies in a single location
Profit/Loss Statement
A type of financial statement used to record and report an organization's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific amount of time
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Self-Service Reporting
Allow users to create their own reports and financial statements
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
"What If" Scenarios
Method used in decision-making that allows businesses to input variables to forecast potential outcomes or possibilities
Asset Lifecycle Management
Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
General Ledger
Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Consolidation/Roll-Up
Combining loans, assets, liabilities, and other financial data from multiple subsidiary companies into one entity for reporting
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Income & Balance Sheet
A statement detailing the financial position of a business including assets, liabilities, and equity at a certain point in time
Multi-Department/Project
Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple operations and departments or ongoing projects from a single location
Accounting
Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Chart of Accounts
A financial statement that lists a company's accounts and details the account type and balance
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances