# Limelight > Limelight is a cloud-based Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) software platform that helps finance teams automate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. It is designed as an Excel replacement for mid-market and enterprise finance teams, connecting directly to ERP and accounting systems. ## Company - **Website**: https://www.golimelight.com - **Contact**: hello@golimelight.com | +1 (877) 931-9292 - **Tagline**: "FP&A, Without the Wait" / "Where finance does its best work" - **Target users**: CFOs, FP&A analysts, Controllers, Finance Directors, Business Managers - **Market segment**: Mid-market to enterprise - **Certifications**: SOC 2 compliant, G2 High Performer, Gartner Top Performer --- ## Platform Overview Limelight is an all-in-one cloud FP&A platform built around five core modules, an AI layer, and deep ERP integrations. It positions itself as a no-code, self-serve alternative to spreadsheet-based finance workflows. ### Core Modules #### 1. Financial Modeling - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/financial-modeling - Self-serve financial modeling without coding or complex formulas - Functions like a supercharged pivot table: slice, dice, analyze data from every angle - Manage hierarchies, automate rollups, create business rules - Supports custom calculations and real-time updates - Designed for business users (not just IT or developers) #### 2. Planning & Forecasting - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/capabilities/planning-and-forecasting - Dynamic budget creation - Driver-based forecasting - Real-time team collaboration - Scenario planning (best-case, worst-case, baseline) - Pre-built best-practice planning templates for expenses, revenue, and headcount #### 3. Financial Reporting - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/capabilities/financial-reporting - Board-ready, pixel-perfect reports - Ad hoc and on-the-fly analysis - Financial storytelling and narrative - Reports buildable in minutes, including during meetings #### 4. Interactive Dashboards - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/capabilities/interactive-dashboards - Real-time KPI tracking - Drill-down capabilities - Visualize key metrics and performance trends - Data-driven decision support #### 5. Workforce Planning - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/capabilities/workforce-planning - Headcount planning and modeling - Compensation and benefits modeling - Hiring and growth scenario analysis - Talent cost optimization --- ## Limelight AI - URL: https://www.golimelight.com/limelight-ai - An AI layer built natively into the Limelight FP&A platform - Designed for finance teams; no data science skills required - Operates within Limelight's secure, SOC 2-compliant environment ### AI Insights - Automatically analyzes financial data - Generates variance explanations across departments, accounts, and time periods - Highlights trends and detects anomalies - Flags unexpected spikes, drops, or variances before they become problems - Tells the story behind the numbers ### AI Assistant - Natural language interface for finance queries - Example queries: "Why are expenses up this quarter?" / "What changed in Services Revenue?" - Returns instant, contextual answers from within reports - No need to build custom views or dig through spreadsheets ### AI Forecaster - Blends historical financial data with market intelligence - Auto-generates full forecasts - Creates multiple what-if scenarios automatically - Predictive insights without manual formulas or guesswork --- ## Integrations Limelight connects to all major ERP, accounting, CRM, and HRIS/payroll platforms to create a single source of truth. - All integrations: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations ### Accounting ERP Integrations - **Sage Intacct**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/sage-intacct - **Sage 300**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/sage-300 - **Sage X3**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/sage-x3 - **Oracle NetSuite**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/netsuite - **Microsoft Dynamics**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/microsoft-dynamics - **Oracle ERP**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/oracle - **SAP**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/sap - **Acumatica**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/acumatica - **Epicor**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/epicor - **Deltek**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/deltek - **Infor**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/infor - **QuickBooks Online**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/quickbooks - **Blackbaud**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/blackbaud - **Xero**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/xero - **Plex**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/plex ### CRM Integrations - **HubSpot** (Sales & Marketing): https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/hubspot - **Salesforce** (Sales & Marketing): https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/salesforce ### HRIS & Payroll Integrations - **ADP**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/adp - **BambooHR**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/bamboohr - **Ceridian**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/ceridian - **Paylocity**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/paylocity - **Payworks**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/payworks - **Paycor**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/paycor - **Paycom**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/paycom - **Paychex**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/paychex - **Workday**: https://www.golimelight.com/integrations/workday --- ## Industries Limelight offers industry-specific templates, workflows, and FP&A configurations for: - **Non-Profit**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/non-profit - **Healthcare**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/healthcare - **Manufacturing**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/manufacturing - **Hospitality**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/hospitality - **SaaS**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/saas - **Higher Education**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/higher-education - **Business / Professional Services**: https://www.golimelight.com/industries/professional-services - All industries: https://www.golimelight.com/solutions --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.golimelight.com/ - All-in-One FP&A: https://www.golimelight.com/financial-planning-analysis-software - Pricing: https://www.golimelight.com/fpa-software-pricing - Case Studies / Success Stories: https://www.golimelight.com/case-studies - About Us: https://www.golimelight.com/about-us - Contact: https://www.golimelight.com/contact-us - Partnerships: https://www.golimelight.com/partnerships - IT Security: https://www.golimelight.com/it-security - Privacy Policy: https://www.golimelight.com/privacy-policy - Free Trial / Interactive Tour: https://info.golimelight.com/tour - Book a Demo: https://www.golimelight.com/demo --- ## Resources - Blog (CFO Central): https://www.golimelight.com/blog - Videos (Limelight in Minutes): https://www.golimelight.com/videos - Webinars (live and on-demand): https://www.golimelight.com/webinars - Templates library: https://www.golimelight.com/templates - FP&A Glossary: https://www.golimelight.com/glossary - All resources: https://www.golimelight.com/resources ### Notable Templates - Headcount Planning Template: https://www.golimelight.com/templates/headcount-planning-template - Rolling Forecast Template: https://www.golimelight.com/templates/rolling-forecast-template - CapEx Template: https://www.golimelight.com/templates/capex-template --- ## Competitive Comparisons Limelight directly compares itself to the following FP&A tools: - Limelight vs Vena: https://www.golimelight.com/vena - Limelight vs Prophix: https://www.golimelight.com/prophix - Limelight vs Adaptive Insights: https://www.golimelight.com/adaptive - Limelight vs NetSuite Planning (NSPB): https://www.golimelight.com/nspb - Limelight vs Cube: https://www.golimelight.com/cube - Limelight vs Datarails: https://www.golimelight.com/datarails --- ## Value Propositions - **Excel-free FP&A**: Familiar spreadsheet-like experience with no formulas, no version control issues, no manual consolidation - **No-code platform**: Business users can model, plan, and report without IT involvement - **Single source of truth**: Centralizes data from all ERPs and accounting tools in real time - **Faster cycle times**: Customers report up to 66% reduction in budget cycle time (e.g. 3 months → under 1 month) - **Self-serve modeling**: Finance teams retain full control of hierarchies, dimensions, and business rules - **On-demand reporting**: Reports and dashboards built in minutes, not days - **AI-powered analysis**: Automated variance analysis, anomaly detection, and forecasting via Limelight AI - **Easy adoption**: Designed to feel like Excel — users report high confidence and fast onboarding - **Enterprise security**: SOC 2 compliant with role-based access controls --- ## Customer Testimonials (summary) - Megan Koren, VP Finance, Cresa: faster forecasts and new metric reports guiding business decisions - Ben Daniel, Director FP&A, CSD: significantly more confidence vs Excel; fewer double-checks required - Drew Knight, CFO, Exco: flexible drill-down, user-friendly, team comfortable from day one - Benny Chan, Senior PM: centralized budgets, expenses, and reports; easier adoption - Noel Bernens, Director FP&A, Cincinnati Bell: major reduction in time spent reformatting and redistributing data - Arlene Barbieri, Corporate Controller: 66% reduction in budget cycle time (3 months → under 1 month) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is FP&A software?** Cloud-based platform that automates budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. Replaces spreadsheets with a centralized, real-time system connected to your ERP. **Who is Limelight for?** Finance leaders, FP&A analysts, controllers, and CFOs at mid-size to enterprise organizations. **Does Limelight support scenario planning?** Yes. Multiple scenarios (best-case, worst-case, baseline) can be built and adjusted in real time without rebuilding models. **Does Limelight offer industry-specific solutions?** Yes — tailored templates and workflows for manufacturing, SaaS, non-profit, healthcare, hospitality, and more. **How does Limelight integrate with ERPs?** Native connectors to Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and more. Data syncs automatically to eliminate manual consolidation. **Is Limelight secure?** Yes — SOC 2 compliant with enterprise-grade security, access controls, and compliance standards. **Can Limelight replace Excel?** Yes — it is designed specifically as an Excel replacement for FP&A, retaining familiar UX while adding automation, collaboration, and AI.