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# Layer

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> Financial Planning and Analysis is performed in every company, and 80% of companies run FP\&A processes on spreadsheets. Yet, sharing, collecting, and updating data in Google Sheets is inefficient and prone to error.

Layer is an add-on that equips finance teams with the tools to increase efficiency and data quality in their FP\&A processes on top of Google Sheets. Share parts of your Google Sheets, monitor, review and approve changes, and sync data from different sources – all within seconds.

Share \& Collaborate:
Centralize your financial data collection and validation with granular sharing, giving you more control over your data.
- Manage data and user access down to the cell level
- Monitor \& review data input
- Accept or reject proposed changes

Automate \& Schedule:
Schedule recurring data consolidation and distribution tasks, giving you more time to focus on what matters—driving growth.
- Automate repetitive data distribution and aggregation tasks
- Define due dates, and have Layer notify and remind collaborators
- Monitor progress with an overview of your workflows and tasks

Integrate \& Sync:
Sync all your scattered numbers in one place by connecting to your tech stack, giving you a holistic view of your data.
- Sync data from multiple sources in one place
- Schedule data transfers
- Data checks that compare and highlight unexpected changes

Visualize \& Report:
Generate and share reports with real-time data, turning your financial data into meaningful insights and ensuring alignment.
- Transform raw data into high-quality reports and dashboards
- Streamline your reporting with live reports synced with your latest data
- Share, present, and collaborate on your reports with relevant stakeholders
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Layer Software

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Layer Software for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Assignment Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Document Management
- File Management
- File Sharing
- Progress Tracking
- Project Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Task Progress Tracking
- Task Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Integrations (5 total)

- BambooHR
- HubSpot CRM
- Personio
- Salesforce Starter
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4138/collaboration/software)

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## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/222379-Layer/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/222379/layer> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/222379/layer> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222379/layer> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/222379/layer> |

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