Payflows Features
Analytics (25)
Variance Analysis
Project out as the year progresses to accommodate trends that affect key business drivers.
Reports
Generate cash flow reports in order to see where money is coming in and where it's going
Forecast 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
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
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Visibility
Improve visibility into procurement activities across the company.
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Performance
Monitor the performance of procurement operations.
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Spend
Analyze procurement spending and identify future trends.
Financial Reporting
Generate reports to assess the financial performance of an organization
Due Dates
Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments
Benchmarking
Ability to compare AP automation metrics with other companies
KPIs
Monitor KPIs such as time to process an invoice or erroneous payments
Cash Balances
Calculate cash balances by geography or business entity
Risk Positions and Scenarios
Create scenarios to estimate the impact of possible changes in cash positions
Expiring Contracts and Payments
Determine how they may impact the liquidity of the company
Direct Spend Analysis
Analysis of products and services directly incorporated into finished products
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Due Dates
Track invoices based on due dates to identify overdue payments
Cashflow
Analyze variations between incoming and outgoing cash
KPIs
Monitor KPIs such as time to process an invoice or erroneous payments
Payment Tracking
Track different types of payment such as deposits or partial payments
Recovery (2)
Recoup
Identifies and recoups funds and prevents errors from happening again
Reporting
Offers reporting to aid in minimizing future lost profits and process breakdown
Fraud (3)
Vendor Checks
Enables automatic checks of new vendors being set up in the system to combat potential billing schemes
Data Generation
Generates comprehensive data needed to conduct a thorough investigation
Monitoring
Provides continuous, proactive fraud monitoring across multiple systems and data formats
Additional Functionality (107)
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
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Transaction Monitoring
Monitor or audit historical and current transactions to analyze customer account activities
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Transaction History
Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
For Accountants
Software specialized for accountants and accounting firms
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Online Banking
Ability to manage transactions online with a mobile device or computer.
1099 Preparation
Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Fraud Detection
Identify and prevent suspicious activity
Duplicate Payment Alert
Receive an automatic notification when the exact same payment is about to be initiated for the second time
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Check Writing
Issue payments to third parties via checks
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Anomaly Detection
Automatically identify unusual behavior
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
ACH Payment Processing
Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Aging Tracking
Categorizes outstanding invoices based on the amount of time they have remained unpaid
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
General Ledger
Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Electronic Funds Transfer
Transfer money electronically between two bank accounts
Purchase Order Reconciliation
Aligns purchase orders with incoming invoices and receiving reports
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Integration Management
Identify which applications need to exchange data and enable these data connections
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Contract Lifecycle Management
Organize, track, and automate the entire contract process
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Cash Flow Forecasting (5)
Historical Data
Cash flow 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 cash flow trends and outcomes, based on historical data and patterns
Invoice Generation (3)
Templates
Provide standard invoice templates that can be customized by users
Digital Invoices
Ability to convert invoices to digital formats such as PDF
Recurring Invoices
Automatically generates invoices at pre-defined time intervals
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
Invoice Processing (9)
Matching
Ability to match AP invoices to POs, contracts, or payments
Payments
Identify incomplete or late supplier payments
Workflows
Include workflows for approvals and invoice processing
Tax Compliance
Comply with local and global tax regulations for collections
Recurring Payments
Automatic and regular transactions made through a secure online platform at predetermined intervals (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
Approvals
Include workflows for approvals of invoices or payments
Batch Processing
Process multiple invoices without human intervention
Consolidation
Allow users to consolidate multiple invoices into one
Match Invoices
Match invoices with purchases and sales orders, as well as with payments
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay (3)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Autonomous Task Execution
Ability to autonomously complete end-to-end procurement tasks such as PO creation, invoice coding etc.
Proactive Assistance
Ability to proactively flag out-of-policy spend, duplicate invoices, and overdue approvals before issues escalate
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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
Financial Data Transfer (11)
Data Transfer
Automates the transfer of data between an organization's ERP system and its bank
Data Exchange
Streamlines the exchange of information between internal systems
Reporting
Automatically extracts data required for cash forecasting and liquity reporting
Access
Restricts access to certain users within an organization, or provides access for third parties
Integration
Integrates with other financial software, such as Treasury Management, Budgeting & Foreasting, or Invoice Management software
Data Exchange
Schedules the exchange of information between internal and external systems
Reporting
Automatically extracts data required for dashboards and reports on cash positions and liquidity
Access
Restricts access to certain users within an organization, or provides access for third parties
Integration
Integrates with other financial software, such as Accounting, ERP, and Corporate Performance Management software
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Cash Flow Management (3)
File Exports
Timesheets, projects, tasks, income or expenses can all easily be exported to pdf, xls or csv for simpel cash clow analysis.
Income and Expenses
Add one-time or recurring items to your cash flow and add line items for each payment or deposit.
Track Cash Flow
Check your cash on hand at the beginning of each month and view each day incoming and outgoing funds.
Agentic AI - Treasury Management Systems (4)
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
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Agentic AI - AP Automation (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Integration (12)
Accounting
Provide integration with accounting and financial management software
Payment Integration
Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software
ERP
Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems
ERP integration
Integrate with existing ERP systems
Accounting
Provide integration with accounting and financial management software
Payments
Integrate with payment gateways and enterprise payments software
ERP
Deliver integrations with accounting modules of ERP systems
Account Sync
Sync with company accounts to transfer payments for approved invoices
Financial Systems
Integrate with ERP and accounting products
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
FX and Trading Paltforms
Pull data from foreign exchange and commodities trading platforms
Multiple Data Sources
Consolidate data from multiple sources such as spreadsheets, databases, banking systems, and software
Agentic AI - Invoice Management (3)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Banking (6)
Banking Connectivity
Support multiple banking and financial messaging protocols such as SWIFT
Bank Account Management
Manage multiple accounts from different banks
Intercompany Lending
Management of loans between business entities
Automated Banking
Operations for banking data gathering and consolidation
Customer Accounts
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Risk and Compliance (11)
Manage Different Types of Risk
Such as fluctuations in currency and interest rates, or natural hazards
Comply with Financial Regulations
Ensure compliance with local and global financial standards and legislation
Counterparty Risk Management
Manage the risks to each party involved in a contract
Hedging
Hedging against investment risks to reduce potential loss
Debt Management
Manage budgeting and financial planning operations to control and eliminate debt
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Cash Flow Management
Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Payment Management
Handling payments and invoices between a company and its vendors or customers
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Liquidity Management
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.
Audit (4)
Filters
Includes a library of audit-tested filters to identify AP outliers that are outside company policy
Post Audits
Conducts a post-audit analysis of large volumes of data to identify historical payment errors and automatically generate claims
Overpayments
Detects and prevents a wide range of overpayment errors
Duplicates
Detects and prevents a wide range of duplicate payments
Risk (3)
Analysis
Reduces future risks through root cause analysis and process improvement
Identification
Reduces frequency of errors, identifies risk and improves efficiency
Scoring
Scores suppliers and employees based on risk factors
Execution (5)
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Sourcing
Identify and assess suppliers for different products and services.
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Purchasing
Create and manage purchase orders for products and services.
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Invoicing
Include features for procurement invoicing and e-invoicing.
Procurement Management
Organize and manage all processes/procedures involved in purchasing goods and/or services
Order Management
Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases
Planning (4)
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Processes
Manage workflows and business processes for procurement.
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Contracts
Provide standard procurement contracts that can be customized.
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Content
Maintain a repository of content such as catalogs and other documents.
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Requisition
Define requisition rules for various types of procurement.
Cash Management (6)
Monitor Cash Positions
Ability to track cash positions across all accounts, banks, business units, and countries
Debt and Investments
Manage the investments of the company and its debts such as loans, lines of credit, or credit cards
Cash Pooling
Consolidate the balances of multiple bank accounts and manage them as a single account
Cash Operations
Such as deposits, Money Market deals, loans, Forex, facilities, and trade finance
Schedules
Schedules automate internal and external movements of funds
Automated Cash Operations
Define workflows to automate cash management operations
Invoice Management (3)
Capture
Provide features to capture invoices such as import or scanning
Supplier Portal
Allow suppliers to submit invoices using an online portal
Repository
Deliver a central repository of AP documents, such as POs and invoices