Pigment for NetSuite: Modern FP&A for Mid-Market Finance Teams

Pigment is a modern, real-time planning platform designed for finance teams that need faster reporting, deeper modeling capabilities, and collaborative workflows across FP&A, RevOps, HR, and the executive team.

For companies running NetSuite as their ERP, Pigment offers:

• Strong native NetSuite connectors
• Faster modeling vs NSPB
• Highly flexible dimensionality
• Intuitive UX for both finance and business teams
• True multi-scenario parity
• Strong auditability and governance

If you are a NetSuite customer struggling with Excel-based workflows, disconnected planning processes, or limitations within NSPB, Pigment is a top-tier alternative.

What Runway is

A fully AI-native FP&A platform that automates:

• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Reporting
• Month-end close workflows
• Financial narratives
• Cash forecasts
• SaaS reporting
• Departmental insights

Unlike most Gen-3 tools, Runway focuses on automation over modeling.

Company facts

• Founded: 2021 (NYC + SF)
• Founders: Ex-finance and data science leaders (Stripe, Uber, McKinsey, Ramp ecosystem)
• Funding: ~$35-50M+ estimated (Index, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund circle)
• Employees: ~30-50 (small, senior-heavy engineering team)
• Positioning: "AI Copilot for FP&A" / "Autonomous finance platform"

Who uses Runway today

Public customers and inferred logos include:

• Modern Treasury
• Arc Technologies
• Glean
• Ribbon
• Clyde
• Stairwell
• OpenSea-adjacent ecosystem
• Series A-D tech companies with lean FP&A headcount

Runway wins where teams want "FP&A work done automatically," not "another planning tool to configure."

Pigment fits particularly well for:

• Mid-market organizations ($30M–$1B revenue)
• High-growth SaaS & recurring-revenue companies
• Companies doing monthly forecasting, rolling forecasts, and multi-scenario planning
• Teams frustrated with the rigidity of NSPB
• Organizations with departmental planning involvement (Sales, CS, HR, Marketing)
• Companies requiring fast implementation + rapid iteration

Pigment is NOT ideal for:

• Very small finance teams just needing simple budgeting
• Heavy manufacturing with deep operational modeling inside ERP
• Companies requiring full CPM consolidation (Pigment is planning-first, not consolidation-first)

3.1 Lightning-fast modeling vs NSPB

Pigment's in-memory engine allows real-time model recalculations, scenario switching, and drilldowns — where NetSuite Planning often slows down under complexity.

3.2 A modern UX your business teams will actually use

Pigment's interface is clean, intuitive, and collaborative, making adoption far easier than NSPB's older UI/UX patterns.

3.3 Native NetSuite connector & data sync

Supports:

• GL accounts & hierarchy sync
• Actuals loading
• Dimensions & segments
• Budgets, forecasts, and custom fields
• Scheduled or automated refresh

3.4 Scenario consistency & true scenario modeling

Pigment handles multiple scenarios with shared logic, unlike NSPB which often requires duplicating cubes or rebuilding logic.

3.5 Powerful visualizations & board-level storytelling

Pigment's dashboards are far more modern than what NSPB provides out of the box.

3.6 Collaboration across FP&A + Sales + HR

Pigment is designed to be cross-functional. NSPB often becomes FP&A-only due to complexity.

4.1 Not built for financial consolidation

Pigment is planning-first, not a full CPM system.

If NetSuite customers need:

• Intercompany eliminations
• Ownership structures
• Partial ownership
• FX translation
• Close automation

They'll need a separate consolidation tool.

4.2 Needs strong FP&A ownership

Pigment is extremely flexible — which is a strength but requires a knowledgeable admin or partner.

4.3 API-heavy integrations outside NetSuite

NetSuite is well-supported, but integrations outside core finance may require additional connectors or partner work.

4.4 Pricing may stretch smaller finance teams

Pigment is premium-priced—strong value for mid-market, high-growth orgs, but maybe too much for early-stage companies.

Pigment vs NetSuite Planning (NSPB)

Pigment vs Anaplan

Pigment vs Mosaic/Abacum/Runway

Typical NetSuite → Pigment implementation:

Total time:

👉 6–12 weeks depending on complexity and partner support.

Partners:

• Accenture
• FP&A consultancies
• Pigment partners in EMEA + North America

Pigment doesn't publish pricing, but for NetSuite customers, typical contracts fall within:

$40k–$120k/year, depending on:

• Users
• Use cases
• Modules
• Support
• Regions
• Partner involvement

Pigment is almost always more cost-effective than NSPB relative to capability per dollar.

Pigment is a strong fit for NetSuite customers who want:

• A modern planning platform
• Fast modeling + reporting
• Multi-scenario forecasting
• Better UX for business teams
• Faster implementation than legacy EPM tools
• A flexible FP&A system that can scale with growth

Pigment is not a strong fit if you need:

• Consolidation
• Close management
• Financial reporting automation beyond FP&A

In those cases, pair Pigment with a consolidation-first platform.

Pigment is one of the top Gen-3 FP&A platforms for NetSuite customers looking to modernize planning, forecasting, and reporting.

It provides significantly more flexibility, usability, and scenario power than NetSuite Planning, without the overhead of legacy EPM systems.

If you're a mid-market NetSuite finance org evolving beyond spreadsheets or NSPB, Pigment should be on your shortlist.

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