FAB Reporting

Our FAB (Forecast, Actuals & Budget) reporting models integrate financial data into a single dynamic model, enabling quick, reliable, and transparent analysis. Our team has experience working alongside CFOs, FDs, and Advisors to develop granular, monthly timeline business plan models. As a trusted financial modeling consultant, we support high-growth companies, funds, and family offices with automated, audit-ready reporting tools.

1. Corporate reporting models

We specialize in designing robust Excel-based corporate reporting models that integrate actuals, budgets, and forecasts into a single, dynamic tool, eliminating the inefficiencies of copying last month spreadsheets or manually reconciling reports. Our FAB (Forecast, Actuals, and Budget) models streamline reporting, automate manual tasks, and provide built-in variance and change analysis to answer “what changed” instantly. With dynamic reporting dashboards, scenario planning, and automated actual update process (often linked to accounting systems), our solutions enhance speed, accuracy, and insight in financial reporting.

We also offer ongoing support to keep models healthy, up-to-date, and aligned with evolving business needs, freeing you to focus on strategic decisions like fundraising, acquisitions, or exits.

2. Portfolio reporting models

We build scalable Excel-based portfolio reporting models that consolidate performance across multiple assets, businesses, or investments, offering insights into key KPIs, cash flows, and return metrics. Whether you manage a portfolio of operating companies, real estate assets, or loans, our models allow you to filter performance by asset class and generate investor-ready insights. By integrating actuals, forecasts, and portfolio-level roll-ups in one place, we enable fund managers and corporate investors to streamline reporting and identify

3. Project reporting models

We design project-level reporting models for real estate and renewable energy assets that track financial and operational performance against original budgets and revised forecasts. These models provide visibility into cost overruns, funding drawdowns, timeline changes, and revenue variances while also monitoring compliance with bank covenants. Built for transparency and auditability, our models help project sponsors and developers deliver clear, accurate updates to lenders, investors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Credit Fund reporting models

We specialize in designing robust Excel-based reporting solutions for credit funds, integrating key tools such as a loan schedule generator, loan book management system, and a consolidated fund performance model. These models enable precise tracking of interest income, principal repayments, covenant compliance, and investor returns, offering fund managers a clear and dynamic view of portfolio performance. Built for scalability and accuracy, our tools streamline reporting processes and support effective monitoring of fund-level risk and returns.

FAQ

FAB Reporting

What does FAB stand for?
FAB stands for Forecast, Actuals, and Budget, our integrated reporting framework to manage all key financial views in a single model.
Why use Excel models instead of software packages?
Excel offers massive flexibility, transparency, and full control over calculations, making it ideal for dynamic, evolving businesses. Unlike black-box software solutions, our Excel-based FAB models are fully customizable, auditable, and adaptable to your specific reporting needs without expensive licenses or vendor lock-in.
Can we track historical and multiple forecast versions?
Absolutely. Our models are built to store history, budgets, reforecasts, and actuals over time, ideal for trend and variance analysis.
Can these models take data from any accounting or CRM software?
Yes. We can structure the model to accept direct exports from your ERP or accounting software, allowing for seamless updates.
Do you support multi-entity or multi-project reporting?
Yes. We design bespoke solutions for multi-entity structures, business units, and projects, streamlining the entire process of updating, maintaining, and consolidating data efficiently and error-free.
Is the model suitable for board and investor reporting?
Yes. Our models are designed with clear outputs, summary charts, and print-ready formats for use in board decks and investor updates.
Can you help us update and maintain the model each month?
Yes. We offer monthly model update and maintenance services to keep your model current and clean.
What platforms or tools do you use to build FAB reporting models?
We primarily use Microsoft Excel, following the FAST standard and data modelling best practices for structure and clarity. We also leverage Power BI and VBA (where required) to automate updates and streamline reporting workflows.