Accordion is a rolling forecast solution that replaces static annual budgets with dynamic, real-time planning. Built on OneStream, it enables organizations to forecast across multiple time horizons using prebuilt methods, dashboards, and automated updates, improving agility, accuracy, and strategic alignment in financial planning.
Vendor
Black Diamond Advisory
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Accordion Rolling Forecast
Accordion Rolling Forecast is a dynamic planning solution from Black Diamond Advisory designed to transform traditional budgeting and forecasting processes. Built on the OneStream platform, it enables organizations to implement rolling forecasts that adjust automatically throughout the fiscal year, improving agility, accuracy, and strategic insight. The solution supports rapid deployment and is highly configurable to meet diverse business needs.
Features
- Thirty prebuilt planning methods for flexible forecasting
- Dashboard-driven user experience for intuitive planning
- Integrated planning cycles across forecast, budget, and long-range plans
- Configuration-centric environment for rapid implementation
- Real-time updates and scenario modeling
- Seamless integration with OneStream
Capabilities
- Supports rolling forecast periods ranging from 13 to 23 months
- Enables top-down and bottom-up planning approaches
- Scales across entity, account, and user-defined dimensions
- Facilitates cross-functional collaboration in financial planning
- Automates updates and adjustments based on actuals
- Provides visibility into performance drivers and trends
Benefits
- Accelerates planning cycles and reduces implementation time
- Enhances forecast accuracy and responsiveness to change
- Improves decision-making with real-time insights and scenario analysis
- Reduces reliance on static annual budgets
- Increases user adoption through intuitive dashboards and workflows
- Supports strategic alignment across departments