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How to use Finz

A practical guide to getting the most value out of Finz.

How to Use Finz

Finz is designed for operators who do not have time to dig through spreadsheets, accounting reports, or disconnected systems.

You do not need to be a finance expert to use Finz effectively.

The goal is simple:

  • understand where cash is going

  • catch problems earlier

  • stay ahead of bills and margin pressure

  • know what needs attention this week

  • make faster decisions with more confidence

Most operators only spend a few minutes inside Finz each week.

What You Can Achieve With Finz

Finz helps operators move from:

“I’ll figure it out at month-end.”

to:

“I already know what changed this week.”

With Finz, you can:

  • Monitor cash position without waiting for accounting closes

  • Spot unusual spending or margin pressure early

  • Keep track of overdue invoices and upcoming payments

  • Understand where money is going across locations and vendors

  • Catch operational issues before they become larger financial problems

  • Ask AI CFO questions in plain language instead of building reports manually

You do not need to review every number inside the platform.

Finz is designed to surface what matters most first.

The Recommended Weekly Workflow

Most operators follow the same simple workflow each week.

If you only spend 5–10 minutes in Finz, this is where to focus.

1. Start on the Home Page

The Home page gives a quick overview of:

  • recent performance

  • financial risks

  • outstanding signals

  • weekly cash movement

Most operators start here before reviewing individual workflows in detail.

The goal is simply to understand:

“Is the business healthy this week?”

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2. Review Signals

Signals highlight financial activity that may need attention.

Examples include:

  • overdue payables

  • missing invoice receipts

  • unusual cash movement

  • margin compression

  • payment inconsistencies

Think of Signals as your finance task list.

Operators typically review the highest-priority signals first.

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3. Check the Cash Tab

The Cash tab helps monitor:

  • current cash position

  • cash inflows vs outflows

  • upcoming obligations

  • spending trends

Most users review this weekly to stay ahead of liquidity pressure.

You do not need to analyze every chart deeply.

Most operators simply look for:

  • unusually high outflows

  • heavy upcoming payments

  • unexpected expense spikes

  • declining net cash trends

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4. Monitor Margin Changes

The Margin tab helps operators identify:

  • rising labor costs

  • vendor price increases

  • margin compression

  • profitability changes week over week

Instead of waiting for month-end reporting, operators can identify issues earlier while there is still time to react.

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5. Use AI CFO for Faster Answers

AI CFO helps summarize activity across the platform using plain-language questions.

You can ask questions like:

  • “What changed this week?”

  • “Why is cash lower?”

  • “Which vendors increased spend?”

  • “What signals should I resolve first?”

  • “What should I pay attention to this week?”

The goal is not to replace your accountant.

AI CFO is designed to help operators understand the business faster.

Always verify important financial decisions before taking action.

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6. Keep Your Systems Connected

Finz works best when accounting and banking data stay synced.

Recommended connections:

  • QuickBooks

  • bank accounts

  • invoices/documents

  • Google Drive (if enabled)

These connections allow Finz to:

  • categorize activity

  • monitor trends

  • generate forecasts

  • surface signals automatically

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You Do Not Need to Use Every Feature

Many operators make the mistake of trying to learn the entire platform at once.

That is not necessary.

A good starting routine is:

  1. Open Home

  2. Review Signals

  3. Check Cash

  4. Ask AI CFO what changed

That alone can provide significantly more visibility than traditional month-end reporting.

The Goal of Finz

Finz is not designed to turn operators into accountants.

It is designed to help operators:

  • stay ahead of problems

  • understand financial movement faster

  • make decisions with more confidence

  • spend less time chasing reports

The platform works best when used consistently in small weekly check-ins rather than long monthly reviews.