Efficient Planning tool
November 20, 2023

Efficient Planning tool

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Anaplan

We use Anaplan in our organisation for expense planning, revenue planning, HR planning, central planning & profitability planning. It allows us to plan on an icloud planning tool with transparency as to the drivers used for forecasting and to sync models together to create a seamless process in consolidating numbers. Our planning process would take weeks to do, now using Anaplan we can create a forecast and consolidate everything within minutes. It has allowed us to focus on more on strategic decision making rather than the labour intensive focus on compiling files into one etc.
  • Transparency of drivers
  • Consolidation
  • Multi dimensional reporting
  • Sync data from model to model
  • Built in Integration tool (cloudworks)
  • Unlimited dimensionality - Polaris - cost impact
  • Built in connector with more options e.g. Snowflake
  • Positive impact in saving time focusing on strategic objectives
  • Consolidation
  • Dataflow
  • Oracle Hyperion (discontinued) and SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation)

  • Better end user interface

Do you think Anaplan delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Anaplan's feature set?

Yes

Did Anaplan live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Anaplan go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Anaplan again?

Yes

SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), Oracle Hyperion (discontinued)
Well Suited:
- Planning, forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning
- Versions
- Snapshot processes
- Transparency
- Model to model data integration
- Data integration (Cloudworks, API or Anaplan Connect)

Less Suited:
- Unlimited dimensionality in modules (However Polaris in pipeline)
- Unlimited Data volumes
- PowerBI maybe more suited for the granular/ unlimited reporting for that slice and dice capability

Anaplan Feature Ratings

Long-term financial planning
8
Financial budgeting
7
Forecasting
8
Scenario modeling
8
Management reporting
8
Financial data consolidation
8
Journal entries and reports
8
Local and consolidated reporting
8
Detailed Audit Trails
8
Financial Statement Reporting
8
Management Reporting
9
Excel-based Reporting
8
Personalized dashboards
8
Color-coded scorecards
9
Cost and profitability analysis
8
Key Performance Indicator setting
9
Flat file integration
9
Excel data integration
8
Direct links to 3rd-party data sources
8
Customizable dashboards
8
Publish to PDF
9
Report Versioning
8
Role-Based Security Model
9
Report-Level Access Control
8
Responsive Design for Web Access
9
Mobile Application
8
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
9