VarianceDesk — Budget vs actual variance analysis QuickBooks
Real-time budget vs. actual variance and flux analysis, with board-ready commentary.
Works with QuickBooks Online
The problem
- Budget vs actual is a month-end export that is already out of date.
- Explaining variances means re-deriving the numbers by hand.
- Board commentary takes a day to write every month.
How VarianceDesk fixes it
Real-time budget vs. actual variance and flux analysis, with board-ready commentary.
What you get
Live variance against budget the moment the ledger moves.
Outcome 1The biggest favorable and unfavorable drivers, called out.
Outcome 2Plain-language commentary you can drop straight into the board deck.
Outcome 3How it connects to QuickBooks
- 1.Connect QuickBooks Online with a secure, read-only authorization. VarianceDesk never writes to your books.
- 2.VarianceDesk reads the accounts and transactions it needs and builds its analysis from your live ledger.
- 3.Results stay current as your books change. Disconnect at any time to revoke access.
Frequently asked questions
Does VarianceDesk work with QuickBooks Online?
Yes. VarianceDesk connects to QuickBooks Online through a secure, read-only connection and builds its analysis directly from your live ledger. There is nothing to export or re-key.
How long does it take to get started?
Connect QuickBooks Online and VarianceDesk produces its first results in minutes. Setup does not require an implementation project or a spreadsheet import.
How much does VarianceDesk cost?
Plans start at $49/mo (Starter: one tool, one company). The $199/mo Suite includes every Tech for CFO tool, and every plan starts with a 14-day free trial.
Is my financial data safe?
VarianceDesk uses a read-only connection to QuickBooks Online and does not write to your books. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Ready to put VarianceDesk on your numbers?
Start a 14-day free trial, no credit card required.