The short answer
Here are nugrow's free Excel templates in one place. Each template has input cells (blue on yellow), formulas that calculate automatically, and invented example values that you replace with your own. Every template comes with an article that explains how it works.
Liquidity and runway
Calculate your runway
How long does the cash last? The template calculates three scenarios from cash balance, revenue and costs. Download Excel · Read the article
13-week cash flow forecast
Short-term cash planning week by week, the way banks and shareholders ask for it in a crisis. The template and the guide are in the 13-week cash flow forecast article.
Planning and controlling
Budget versus actual variance analysis
Budget and actual per line for month and year, with threshold, flag and comment field. Download Excel · Read the article
Headcount and personnel cost plan
Personnel costs role by role for twelve months, with start month, FTE share and on-costs. Download Excel · Read the article
Month-end close calendar
17 tasks spread across ten working days, with calculated due dates. Download Excel · Read the article
Metrics
Unit economics calculator
CAC, LTV, LTV to CAC and payback from marketing and sales costs, customer numbers, revenue, margin and churn rate, with a sensitivity table. Download Excel · Read the article
Funding
Dilution calculator
Ownership after seed and Series A, with pre-money, option pool and chart. Download Excel · Read the article
Interim CFO and finance team
Interim CFO offer comparison
Weight up to four offers against twelve criteria and compare total cost. The template and guide are in the article Interim CFO brief and comparing offers.
100-day plan for an interim CFO
Three phases with tasks, deadlines and a progress display. Download Excel · Read the article
How to use the templates
Replace the example values with your own figures and check the assumptions with your accountant or tax advisor. The templates are working aids and do not replace tax, legal or financial advice. If you are looking for support with planning and controlling, see interim accounting and FP&A.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Excel templates really free?
Yes. The files can be downloaded directly, with no form and no sign-up.
What do the coloured cells mean?
Blue text on a yellow background marks input cells. All other cells contain formulas and calculate automatically.
Are the example values real?
No. All numbers in the templates are invented and only show how the template works. You replace them with your own figures.
Do the templates replace advice?
No. The templates are working aids. They do not replace tax, legal or financial advice.
