Beacon Finance: Purpose Build Financial
Management for Complex Federal Needs
Streamlined Budgeting and Forecasting with Unmatched Customization
Beacon Finance simplifies complex federal and research agency financial planning through tailored tools that align with your mission-critical processes. Our finance module is trusted by 25+ NIH divisions for its flexibility, precision, and user-centric design.
Key Features
- Excel Add-In for Seamless Workflow
Empower users to manage budgets and forecasts in Excel, with real-time sync to Beacon. Maintain productivity without sacrificing governance or data integrity. - Custom Views & Role-Based Permissions
Ensure every user sees exactly what they need—nothing more, nothing less. Beacon’s dynamic permissions support hierarchical structures, grants, and division-specific access. - Flexible Allocation & Budget Entry
Whether you manage by org unit, grant, or program, Beacon accommodates complex allocations with easy-to-use templates and pre-defined rules. - Multi-Year Planning & Projections
Plan budgets and payroll projections across multiple fiscal years, track changes over time, and respond quickly to updated funding scenarios. - Tailored Financial Reporting
Move beyond generic reports. Beacon delivers customized reports for your agency’s unique requirements—whether for internal oversight, federal compliance, or external partners. - Dashboard & Visual Accounting
Gain instant visibility into budget health, projections, and commitments with intuitive dashboards designed for finance and non-finance users alike. - Collection Reporting for Gift and CRADA Accounts
Handle multi-year gift and CRADA collections with accurate reconciliation, audit trails, and forecasting tools built specifically for research-driven agencies. - Dedicated, Responsive Support
From onboarding to everyday support, our team works closely with you to adapt Beacon to your evolving needs—no ticket black hole, just real human help.
Why Agencies Choose Beacon
Federal and research institutions choose Beacon because they need more than a plug-and-play ERP add-on. They need a partner who understands their operational complexity and delivers agile, cost-effective solutions—without a 7-figure systems integrator bill.