Why a3

The planning power of a platform. The modeling freedom of Excel.

A3 is the only enterprise FP&A solution that gives you the full flexibility of Excel without sacrificing control, speed, or scale.

It’s the only platform built for true responsiveness, so your team can move fast, model freely, and stay in control when it matters most.

1. Excel Friendly Cloud

A3 doesn’t “work with” Excel – it is Excel powered by the cloud, at enterprise scale. You keep the freedom to model however you want, but gain version control, access security, and collaboration workflows that standalone spreadsheets simply can’t support.

  • No retraining or rebuilding, your existing models work out of the box.
  • Gain centralized governance without sacrificing flexibility.
  • Empower analysts while still meeting IT, audit, and compliance requirements

2. Model Anything Without IT Bottlenecks

Whether you’re building a bottom-up forecast or a multi-scenario driver-based model, A3 adapts to your logic, not the other way around. You control the structure. No support tickets. No waiting on consultants.

  • Create custom models across business units, regions, or products
  • Modify drivers, assumptions, and logic in real time
  • Handle planning complexity without losing responsiveness or speed

3. Connect and Consolidate in Real Time

A3 integrates directly with your ERP, CRM, HRIS, and data warehouse, syncing live data into your Excel environment. No more outdated reports or manual reconciliations. Just always-current numbers ready to model.

  • Direct connections to OLAP and relational data sources
  • Scheduled or on-demand refreshes right in Excel
  • Eliminate spreadsheet versioning and last-minute copy-paste chaos

4. Built to Scale With You

As your company grows, your planning needs become more complex. A3 was built for that reality. From multi-entity consolidations to workforce planning and capex modeling, it delivers scale without sacrificing usability or responsiveness.

  • Multi-user input with granular access control
  • Multi-currency, multi-scenario, multi-department support
  • Built-in audit trails, workflow approvals, and team collaboration

5. Trusted by High-Performance Finance Teams

A3 is used by world-class companies that need to move fast and forecast with confidence. Teams at Honda Manufacturing, Williams Sonoma, and Fox  trust A3 to deliver fast insights without the friction of traditional tools.

  • Backed by Microsoft Azure for enterprise-grade security
  • Proven success with large-scale planning teams
  • Chosen by those who need flexibility and control