Precanto

Book a DemoCorporate financeWhere are we tracking—and where might we land?Precanto gives you a P&L flash at any time. No model updates. No stale model assumptions. Just one reliable system that gives you instant answers and predicted financials that are always ready for review. See how Precanto helps Corporate Finance BUSINESS FINANCEI can’t keep up with all the inbound requests from my budget owners.Precanto helps you become a true partner to the business. Budget owners can ask their own questions, run what-if scenarios, and track spend — all without pinging you. You stay focused on strategic thinking while Precanto handles the back-and-forth and keeps you in the loop. See how Precanto helps Business Finance CFOSI can’t afford surprises — I need to understand my business leversPrecanto gives you visibility across the business — predictive statements, early warnings, and a co-pilot that surfaces what’s changing and why. So you’re never caught off guard, and always leading with the right numbers. See how Precanto helps CFOs AI-Powered Finance That Actually Moves the NeedleAsk Precanto - AI-Powered AgentSkip the side math and speed up decision-making. It's like having your smartest analyst on call, 24/7.Ask questions in plain English and get instant, finance-aware answers backed by real-time data and ML predictions.‍Learn more->Real-Time Forecasts You Can TrustSee exactly where you’re tracking vs. forecast across key spend areas, with system-generated predictions that update as your data does.No more stale models or last-minute crunches. You always know where things stand.Learn more->Headcount Insights — Down to the Last DollarTrack headcount and compensation at the GL, cost center, and location level — continuously updated with your latest data.Know your current run-rate and projected position with the precision of a 10-person FP&A team.Learn more->Predicted Financial StatementsGet forward-looking P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements built from Precanto’s ML models.Use them as a reliable starting point and cut down manual forecast roll-ups by 50%Learn more->What-Ifs on the Most Current DataSimulate real-world tradeoffs using the most updated inputs and ML-driven predictions.‍Understand your financial levers and run side-by-side scenarios to make faster, smarter calls.Learn more->See Precanto in Action40%Time saved on manual tasks50%Reduced forecasting errorsTrusted by Finance Leaders Worldwide"Precanto's AI-powered insights help uncover trends and anomalies that otherwise would be missed. It's like having an expert analyst working 24/7."Kurt ShintafferFmr CFO, Apptio"The FP&A AI Copilot is a game-changer. It’s like having a financial analyst at your fingertips—quickly running what-if scenarios and getting important insights."Drew LaxtonCFO at Extensiv"With Precanto, finance teams can cut down manual work up to 50%, allowing them to meet SLA deadlines effortlessly and focus on strategic tasks."Stu WestSilicon Valley CFO"Precanto’s actionable insights using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help finance teams tremendously."Steven WuCFO at Guideline"If you don’t know exactly where you stand with regard to headcount forecasting, you don’t know what you’re burning into the future from a cash perspective. After decades in finance it’s great to finally see a real solution with Precanto."Liz Brittain‍CFO at vArmour"Precanto is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to redefine how finance and business unit leaders collaborate to drive efficiency in process, corporate growth, and spending."Ravi MohanFormer Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures"Precanto's AI-powered insights help uncover trends and anomalies that otherwise would be missed. It's like having an expert analyst working 24/7."Kurt ShintafferFmr CFO, Apptio"The FP&A AI Copilot is a game-changer. It’s like having a financial analyst at your fingertips—quickly running what-if scenarios and getting important insights."Drew LaxtonCFO at Extensiv"With Precanto, finance teams can cut down manual work up to 50%, allowing them to meet SLA deadlines effortlessly and focus on strategic tasks."Stu WestSilicon Valley CFO"Precanto’s actionable insights using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help finance teams tremendously."Steven WuCFO at Guideline"If you don’t know exactly where you stand with regard to headcount forecasting, you don’t know what you’re burning into the future from a cash perspective. After decades in finance it’s great to finally see a real solution with Precanto."Liz Brittain‍CFO at vArmour"Precanto is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to redefine how finance and business unit leaders collaborate to drive efficiency in process, corporate growth, and spending."Ravi MohanFormer Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures"Precanto is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to redefine how finance and business unit leaders collaborate to drive efficiency in process, corporate growth, and spending."Ravi MohanFormer Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures"If you don’t know exactly where you stand with regard to headcount forecasting, you don’t know what you’re burning into the future from a cash perspective. After decades in finance it’s great to finally see a real solution with Precanto."Liz BrittainCFO at vArmour"Precanto’s actionable insights using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help finance teams tremendously."Steven WuCFO at Guideline"The FP&A AI Co-Pilot is a game-changer. It’s like having a financial analyst at your fingertips—quickly running what-if scenarios and getting important insights."Drew LaxtonCFO at Extensiv"Precanto's AI-powered insights help uncover trends and anomalies that otherwise would be missed. It's like having an expert analyst working 24/7."Kurt ShintafferFmr CFO, ApptioHow Precanto Delivers Accurate Financial PredictionsPrecanto’s AI engine combines data accuracy, intelligent modeling, and seamless integration to ensure your predictions are always grounded in real-world data. Data Accuracy from the StartAutomatically consolidates and standardizes financial data — no cleanup required.Precanto’s ingestion engine pulls data from your ERP, HRIS, ATS, and more — then cleans, maps, and reconciles it automatically. Your predictions start with accurate, trusted inputs from day one.Predictive Models That Learn and AdaptML models continuously update forecasts using real-time inputs and historical trends.Precanto’s prediction engine adapts as your data changes — no manual refreshes needed. It factors in your actuals, trends, and business drivers to deliver always-current forecasts you can trust.Insights Where You WorkUse Ask Precanto, Slack, or the web app to access real-time financial insights.Precanto delivers insights through tools you already use — from the Ask Precanto Chatbot to Slack, email, or your browser. Whether you're running a scenario or answering a budget question, answers are just a message away.Plug and Play with Your Tech StackSeamless Integration with Your Financial SystemsKeep your existing workflows intact while enhancing them with AI-driven insights.Enterprise-Grade Security for Peace of Mind99.9%SLA Uptime, ensuring consistent accessEncryptionIn transit and at restPrivacyBuilt with stringent data governance standardsComplianceSOC 2 Type II certifiedExperience AI-Driven Finance IntelligenceSee why leading finance teams choose Precanto.Book a Demo --- HomeProductAbout UsResourcesPrivacyGet a demoBook a DemoAbout usDiscover what makes us differentWe believe a company’s foundation is the people driving its success. Precanto’s culture is driven by responsibility and impact. Every Precanto team member gets the opportunity to contribute, grow, and learn.Founded2021Why we started PrecantoOur co-founders are former finance practitioners, budget owners, and enterprise application technologists that have felt your pain - stale data, data silos, long monthly close cycles, dependencies on human-built formulas and drivers that are prone to errors.There has to be a better way for executives, finance teams, and budget owners to get actionable insights from their enterprise data to make faster, better financial decisions.Precanto is transforming how companies manage their financials and make decisions. Companies cannot afford to make badly timed, poorly coordinated and misinformed financial decisions. Precanto is building a prediction engine that boosts financial performance by providing real time visibility and actionable insights powered by AI/ML.Our mission is simple - let’s bring people and data together to make better business decisions.Why we started PrecantoOur co-founders are former finance practitioners, budget owners, and enterprise application technologists that have felt your pain - stale data, data silos, long monthly close cycles, dependencies on human-built formulas and drivers that are prone to errors.There has to be a better way for executives, finance teams, and budget owners to get actionable insights from their enterprise data to make faster, better financial decisions.Precanto is transforming how companies manage their financials and make decisions. Companies cannot afford to make badly timed, poorly coordinated and misinformed financial decisions. Precanto is building a prediction engine that boosts financial performance by providing real time visibility and actionable insights powered by AI/ML.Our mission is simple - let’s bring people and data together to make better business decisions.Featured inWe boost financial performance by providing real time visibility and predictions for headcount and related personnel expenses through automation and insights generated by data science.We boost financial performance by providing real time visibility and predictions for headcount and related personnel expenses through automation and insights generated by data science.Meet the foundersPrecanto believes there is a better way for Finance teams and business partners to confidently make business decisions using automation and data science. Meet the Precanto leaders that are working hard to make this happen!Sandeep co-founded Precanto to empower finance leaders with a data science first approach to financial decision making. Prior to co-founding Precanto, Sandeep was a seasoned Finance executive with more than 15 years experience with FP&A processes and systems at B2B enterprise tech companies such as Arctic Wolf Networks, Moveworks, Palo Alto Networks, Pure Storage, and SymantecSandeep MadduriChief Executive OfficerSandeep MadduriChief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley, CA (HQ)Naresh is a repeat tech entrepreneur and SaaS Finance executive with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling disruptive companies. Most recently, he was CFO at CasaOne. Naresh has dealt with complex financial data sets while successfully leading the following acquisitions: Vuclip (acquired by PCCW), Console (acquired by PCCW), and NuGen Technologies (acquired by Tecan)Naresh NemaliProduct, Data, and Customer SuccessNaresh NemaliProduct, Data, and Customer Success, Silicon Valley, CA (HQ)Andy SenTechnology, Bangalore, India (R&D Center)Andy is a seasoned start-up CTO and software development leader with over 10 years on Wall Street building back-end financial systems and leading large global teams of engineers. Most recently, he was CTO at mPokket and prior to that, he served as Head of Software at Tesco. Andy is a graduate of the Indian Institute of TechnologyAndy SenTechnologyWhat our employees saySantosh MTechnologyMy time at Precanto has been an enriching journey where I've delved into the intricacies of the Corporate Financial domain. I'm fortunate to work alongside a talented and close-knit team that excels in these endeavors. What sets Precanto apart is the freedom to innovate, a healthy work-life balance, and our collaborative approach, which harnesses our collective strengths for successful projects.Komal BQAI find Precanto to be an excellent workplace due to its outstanding work culture and a tranquil work environment. I'm fortunate to be part of a highly supportive team, and the job security offered here is reassuring. Above all, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Precanto for granting me this invaluable opportunity to be a part of their team.Deepak PDevOps & TechPrecanto gave me an opportunity to work freely on complicated features which enhanced my design skills and coding as well. With Devops capabilities, Precanto gave me the direction to grow it as well.Rodrigo CData and AnalyticsWhat I appreciate most about working at Precanto is the creative freedom and expression we encourage in order to deliver unique solutions. The questions we ask seek to break down barriers in a cemented space that could ultimately change the landscape of FP&A.Join usWe believe in trust, transparency, and collaborative problem solving. We hire the best talent, regardless of location. We have offices in Los Gatos, California, Washington, DC and Bangalore, India.‍Precanto is growing quickly and looking for self-starting team players that are passionate about finance, data science, and disrupting the status quo.Follow us and learn more on LinkedIn Experience AI-Driven Finance IntelligenceSee why leading finance teams choose Precanto.Book a Demo --- Book a DemoAnswers on demand — without the back-and-forthWhen plans shift or stakeholders need clarity, there's no time to search through spreadsheets or wait for updates. Ask Precanto gives you quick answers to your most pressing financial questions — so your team can move faster, and stay focused on high-impact work.🔒 Secure by design — RBAC enforced, no data ever shared or used to train models.Ask PrecantoAsk Precanto...And get...How much CapEx am I on track to spend this quarter?Where am I tracking on headcount expenses for the current quarter?What is my current run-rate headcount expense for next year?How much did we spend on interns in R&D – India last year?What’s the total we’ve spent with [vendor] across all departments this year?A predicted view of headcount spend by cost center and periodForward-looking spend projections based on forecasted hiring and compA live prediction of CapEx spend versus budgetHistorical spend totals by department, region, and employee typeA supplier-level breakdown across cost centers and functionsType a financial question...One interface. Multiple use cases.For CFOSAsk for a top-level update or board-ready snapshot See how Precanto helps CFOs For Vps of financeTrack forecast shifts and monitor team-level spend See how Precanto helps VPs of Finance For Budget OwnersAsk questions, track spend, and show up to reviews prepared See how Precanto helps Budget Owners Ask Precanto: your FP&A agent for on-demand answersAsk Precanto sits on top of Precanto’s structured financial model — giving you access to actuals, forecasts, and assumptions through natural language.Whether you need to check spend by vendor or see forecasted run rate, Ask Precanto delivers quick answers grounded in the data your team already trusts.Trust Built InNo prompts or responses are used to train any models, and your data stays completely isolated in your environment.Ask Precanto enforces strict role-based access control (RBAC), so users only see what they’re permitted to access.Get answers without the back-and-forth.See why leading finance teams choose Precanto.Talk to us🔒 Secure by design — RBAC enforced, no data ever shared or used to train models. --- Book a DemoCash FlowKnow your future cash position before the books closePrecanto gives you a forward-looking view of free cash flow — built on real-time actuals, predicted expenses, and upcoming headcount changes. Make confident decisions on hiring, investments, and spend without waiting for the month-end close. When you’re unsure about cash, every decision feels riskyCash is strategic — but most teams are stuck managing it reactively. You’re staring at last month’s report while trying to make calls about next quarter. One unexpected hire, delayed payment, or missed target can throw everything off.Precanto gives you a live, predictive view of your cash position. Spot risks earlier, course correct faster, and make decisions with clarity — not guesswork.Moving from Chaos to ClaritySee forecasted free cash flow update in real timeUnderstand how hiring or vendor timing impacts liquidityRun scenarios to test delayed or reduced spendCatch downward cash trends before they spiralAsk Precanto for your projected cash position or key driversWait on FP&A to refresh the model manuallyGuess based on last month’s assumptionsGet surprised after closeBuild separate what-if models from scratchAsk for updates over email or SlackStay ahead of your cash curveCash flow forecasting shouldn’t be a lagging, spreadsheet-bound process.Precanto keeps it live — and always in sync with what’s actually happening in your business:Predict Runwaywith real-time visibility into actuals, committed spend, and predicted expensesModel impactsof shifting vendor payments, hiring plans, or delayed initiatives instantlySpot early warningswhen cash flow starts to veer off planAsk Precantofor your projected cash position or simulate a scenario — no spreadsheet requiredFrom forecast to funding strategyPrecanto turns your predictions into a strategic advantage — whether you're planning an investment, preserving runway, or preparing for your next raise:Know your margin of safety, not just your balanceMake confident calls across all spending and investment decisionsSet clear expectations with leadership and the boardPlan your next raise with a reliable, forward-looking view of your runwayKnow your cash. Know your options.See how Precanto gives finance teams a real-time view of cash flow — one they can trust and act on.Book a Demo