Modules of PBCS

PBCS Definition 

PBCS à Planning Budgeting Cloud Service

Oracle Planning is a budgeting, planning, and forecasting solution that provides functionality, such as streamlining data through web, mobile, and Excel-based interfaces,

• ·       A calculation engine called Calculation Manager, to promote business modeling with complex rules and allocations-- that's where we'll be seeing Groovy.
• ·       We do have out-of-the-box pre-built best practice planning modules.
• ·       Potentially sophisticated budget review processes-- you are able to use the approval process and workflow to set that up.
• ·       Infolets and dashboards to focus on your most important information-- that's giving the information consumer a very good visual way to see what's going on in your organization.
• ·       Dynamic reporting capability-- we have a lesson on that.
• ·       And then freeform and customizable business processes

Cloud Service

Two types of Cloud service 

1. Standard Cloud Service
2. Enterprise Cloud Service 

PBCS Modules 

PBCS provides complete planning, budgeting and forecasting solutions for business modules. It includes  best practice predefined content including forms, Calculations, Drivers, Key performance indicators. 

5 PBCS modules are given below:

>> integrated driver-based, trend-based, and direct input planning for your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow accounts.

 

>> allow you to link your financial plan with Workforce so that you can plan for headcount and compensation.

>> allows you to plan for long-term impacts of capital assets and capital expenses

>>  bridges the gap between your project planning systems and the financial planning process.

(More than one fiscal year)

>> allows you to plan for long-term strategic objectives