Mercur by Pacera

Plan, forecast and analyse with confidence in one FP&A platform

Mercur helps finance teams replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with structured planning, real-time insights and a single FP&A software leading to a source of truth for better and faster decisions.

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97%

Say Mercur speeds up processes and saves time

98%

Say they make better decisions

94%

Have more time for analysis and monitoring

What you can achieve with Mercur

Run faster planning and forecasting cycles with less manual work.

Improve accuracy with a single, reliable source of financial data.

Strengthen governance with structured processes and clear ownership.

Gain full visibility into performance, drivers and outcomes.

Free up time for analysis, scenario planning and business partnering.

Functionality Overview

How Mercur, our FP&A software supports better planning and decision-making

Planning and Budgeting

Build structured, repeatable budgets without spreadsheets or version chaos. Ensure every department works from the same accurate data.

Forecasting and Scenario Modelling

Update forecasts quickly, test multiple scenarios and understand impact in real time so you can respond with confidence.

Reporting and Performance Analysis

Access dashboards, KPIs and variance insights in one place to track performance and make faster, better-informed decisions.

Challenges Solved by Mercur

Bring structure and control to FP&A

Planning across spreadsheets, disconnected data and inconsistent processes can make it difficult to maintain control and confidence in your numbers. Mercur provides structured processes, clear ownership and a single source of financial data, helping finance teams improve governance, consistency and auditability.

Connect Finance with the wider business

Finance and operational teams can work in the same system, improving collaboration and adoption.

Everyone can work from consistent data and shared processes, reducing disconnected information and making it easier to align financial plans with business performance.

Plan and forecast without the spreadsheet burden

Manual spreadsheet-based planning can consume valuable time, create data accuracy issues and make it difficult to update forecasts when assumptions change.

By adopting Mercur, structured planning and forecasting processes can be implemented quickly, reducing manual work, making updates easier and giving teams more time for analysis and scenario planning.

Manage complex planning as you scale and grow

Mercur supports complex models, multiple entities and evolving planning requirements without losing the structure and control your finance team needs. Standardised processes and connected financial data make it easier to manage growing complexity while maintaining consistency across the organisation.

Backed by experienced finance specialists

Mercur is delivered and supported by finance specialists who understand the practical challenges of planning, forecasting and performance management. Their experience helps organisations implement the platform effectively and build processes that work for their specific requirements.

Offering

Corporate Performance Management

Business Intelligence Services

Reporting and Analysis

Financial Forecasting Services

See what our customers have to say about us

700+ happy customers

"As an Executive Finance Professional with over 30 years experience and a background in Transformation, SAP Certification and PMI Qualified, I have seen and implemented many budgeting, forecasting and reporting solutions. The Mercur Solution is truly one of a kind ."

Andrew Lovelace
Head of Finance Transformation at Costain

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mercur support enterprise performance management?

Mercur is an enterprise performance management platform that helps organisations align strategy, financial oversight, and operational execution within a single, structured system. As part of the broader Pacera ecosystem, Mercur provides a unified foundation for managing organisational performance, improving visibility, and enabling consistent decision-making across the enterprise.

What type of organisations use Mercur?

Mercur is designed for mid-sized and large enterprises that operate across multiple departments, regions, or business units. It is particularly suited for organisations seeking structured performance governance, accountability, and scalability beyond spreadsheet-based or disconnected tools.

Many Mercur customers also use complementary enterprise finance solutions such as Aico for financial close processes and AARO for group-level consolidation and reporting.

How does Mercur help improve decision-making at an enterprise level?

Mercur improves enterprise decision-making by centralising performance-related information and standardising how objectives, outcomes, and accountability are managed across the organisation. This structured approach gives leadership teams a clearer, more consistent view of performance, enabling confident decisions supported by aligned data and governance.