How the BARC FPM Score can help you find the right financial solution
Every year, the Business Application Research Center (BARC), an independent research and consulting firm, publishes its FPM Score, which is a benchmark for evaluating leading FPM (Financial Performance Management) vendors. The BARC Score is a key guide for companies, the office of the CFO and finance teams making investment decisions in financial software.
The BARC Score is based on a comprehensive methodology that combines product analysis, customer feedback, and independent research. Vendors are evaluated based on Portfolio Capabilities, which examines the depth of their solutions' functionality and technical maturity, and Market Execution, which considers customer satisfaction, financial strength, and long-term viability.
The most important trends in finance right now
The BARC FPM Score reflects broader trends that are shaping the finance function. Across the industry, there is a clear movement toward cloud-first deployment models, tighter
integration between planning and consolidation, and using AI to reduce manual work and speed up reporting cycles.
Usability and agility remain top priorities for CFOs. As finance teams take on increasingly strategic roles, they need solutions that are technically capable and easy to use – solutions that deliver value quickly without extensive IT involvement.
What makes Lucanet special – highlights from the BARC analysis
According to BARC’s analysts, Lucanet stands out for its combination of
- deep consolidation expertise,
- high usability,
- and a fast path to business value.
One key highlight is our built-in consolidation engine, which enables faster group closes and ensures compliance.
Our ecosystem of over 300 certified connectors allows seamless integration with leading ERP and accounting systems.
New in 2025 is the Lucanet AI Copilot: a virtual assistant that enables users to query ledgers in natural language, generate narrative reports (including ESRS and IFRS disclosures), and streamline ad hoc analysis. Especially for teams working under time pressure, these features deliver immediate, tangible benefits.
How does Lucanet compare to other vendors?
In a crowded field of FPM vendors, Lucanet stands out for its focus on the specific needs of finance teams.
Während Unternehmenssoftware-Suiten wie SAP, Oracle oder IBM eine breite Funktionalität bieten, erfordern sie oft lange Implementierungszeiten und umfangreiche Beratungskapazitäten.
Flexible modelling tools like Jedox or Board offer a high degree of customization. However, they typically require more technical configuration, in-house expertise and support – making them more time consuming, effort-intensive and demanding to maintain in day-to-day finance operations.
Lucanet offers a different path: a solution that is
- purpose-built for finance,
- fast to deploy and easy to use,
- without compromising on functionality.
Whether your current focus is consolidation, planning, ESG or tax, Lucanet can adapt to your roadmap. This is why Lucanet is particularly popular among mid-sized and growing companies, offering them the depth they need without the unnecessary overheads of complex implementations, high maintenance efforts, shrinking internal bandwidth, and technical detours.
Get the BARC Score FPM 2025 for free
Want to see how Lucanet can help you streamline consolidation, accelerate planning, and deliver the insights you need for better business decisions? Download the full BARC Score FPM 2025 here:
Download BARC Score FPM 2025
