{"id":17874,"date":"2024-03-08T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=17874"},"modified":"2025-05-07T14:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:54:24","slug":"modern-usage-billing-finance-tech-stack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/modern-usage-billing-finance-tech-stack\/","title":{"rendered":"Can your finance tech stack handle modern usage billing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCan your finance tech stack handle modern usage billing?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2024-03-08T15:52:00+00:00\">8 March, 2024<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Can your finance tech stack handle modern usage billing?\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/modern-usage-billing-finance-tech-stack\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/david-appel\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/10\/David-Appel-headshot-2023-1.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"david-appel-portrait\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">David Appel<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In today\u2019s SaaS landscape, billing has become an essential component of streamlining business operations and staying profitable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The evolution of SaaS billing has transformed it from a basic backend process to a crucial driver of user retention and subscription revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">That\u2019s especially true for modern and flexible pricing models such as usage billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this article, we\u2019ll explore 1) Why usage billing is becoming more common for SaaS companies, 2) The billing limitations of legacy finance tools, and 3) The key elements that modern SaaS companies need in their tech stack to handle usage billing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-evolution-of-saas-billing\" data-level=\"2\">The evolution of SaaS billing<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-2-major-risks-of-legacy-saas-billing\" data-level=\"3\">2 major risks of legacy SaaS billing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-modern-saas-billing-requires-a-tech-stack-strategy\" data-level=\"2\">Modern SaaS billing requires a tech stack strategy<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-tech-stack-integration-is-vital-for-usage-billing\" data-level=\"3\">Tech stack integration is vital for usage billing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-don-t-compromise-on-billing-scalability\" data-level=\"3\">Don&rsquo;t compromise on billing scalability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-automated-scenario-planning-enables-profitable-billing-strategies\" data-level=\"3\">Automated scenario planning enables profitable billing strategies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cloud-based-reporting-helps-you-adjust-as-needed\" data-level=\"3\">Cloud-based reporting helps you adjust as needed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-predictive-analytics-pave-the-way-for-upselling\" data-level=\"3\">Predictive analytics pave the way for upselling<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-automation-eliminates-revenue-recognition-challenges\" data-level=\"3\">Automation eliminates revenue recognition challenges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-have-access-to-cloud-based-usage-metering-and-rating\" data-level=\"3\">Have access to cloud-based usage metering and rating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dynamic-usage-billing-is-especially-attractive-for-early-stage-companies\" data-level=\"2\">Dynamic usage billing is especially attractive for early-stage companies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t>Download your free copy of Fast close. Faster insights, and discover how financial professionals are closing the books faster with automation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-evolution-of-saas-billing\"><strong>The evolution of SaaS billing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Through the years, SaaS billing has undergone a significant evolution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Billing has gone from a siloed backend function to a core aspect of meeting companies\u2019 business goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In particular, usage billing has become much more popular among SaaS companies because:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It removes the psychological barrier of fixed pricing for your users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows SaaS companies to capitalise on different user segments\u2019 interest levels, upselling and cross-selling their top users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Churn levels tend to be lower since customers have more flexibility and choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This shift toward usage billing in SaaS has necessitated the development of robust technology stacks with backend functionality that can handle modern billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at the strategic vulnerabilities SaaS CFOs face when using an outdated web stack or technology infrastructure for SaaS billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-major-risks-of-legacy-saas-billing\"><strong>2 major risks of legacy SaaS billing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Below are two common drawbacks of using a legacy solution or web app for SaaS billing, especially with a usage pricing model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1. There\u2019s no unified user interface or centralised operating system: <\/strong>Rather than being contained in a single web application, most legacy tech stacks are spread across a heap of discrete software systems. For usage billing, that won\u2019t work. You need a centralised user experience\u2013a single system with the backend technologies to record and store usage data and billing events and charge customers appropriately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2. This outdated set of technologies isn\u2019t scalable: <\/strong>If you\u2019re on a legacy web server and not a modern cloud server, you\u2019ll eventually hit a point where your tech stack can\u2019t keep up with your billing situation. That can lead to billing errors, voluntary and involuntary churn, and other serious issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If that just sent a flutter through your chest, don\u2019t worry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For small companies and large enterprises alike, a little planning in the form of a tech stack strategy can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t>Download your free copy of Fast close. Faster insights, and discover how financial professionals are closing the books faster with automation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modern-saas-billing-requires-a-tech-stack-strategy\"><strong>Modern SaaS billing requires a tech stack strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Now you know more about the value of usage billing and the limitations of a legacy solutions stack in achieving it, we\u2019ll look at what you should aim for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">What should your tech stack strategy include to ensure you and your team can handle modern usage billing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tech-stack-integration-is-vital-for-usage-billing\"><strong>Tech stack integration is vital for usage billing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you\u2019re comparing different tech stacks for your company, look for a software solution that contains everything you need for billing in a single application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You should have access to touchless automated invoicing, forecast models for testing different usage billing scenarios, and automated revenue recognition that can keep up with the nuances of usage-based SaaS pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And none of this should require knowledge of any programming language\u2013such as Java, Ruby, CSS, or PHP\u2013on your or your team\u2019s part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Some companies that work with legacy tools use an in-house programmer, engineering teams, or internal development processes to increase the effectiveness and customisability of their tech stack.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, that\u2019s an unnecessary waste of time and money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A modern integrated tech stack should be as straightforward to use as Google or Facebook once you and your team get trained on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">All the functionality and customisability you need should already be there or be available as easily-purchased add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-compromise-on-billing-scalability\"><strong>Don\u2019t compromise on billing scalability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As we mentioned earlier, scalability is a major aspect of SaaS billing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s not enough to ask if your system works with your current transaction load at the present moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You need to ask, \u201cWill it continue to work as efficiently at scale?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;If you\u2019re using a more complex pricing model such as usage billing, that question takes on even more urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cloud-based accounting suites that utilise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/industries\/subscription-management-software\/\">touchless invoicing and SaaS billing<\/a> AI eliminate the scalability issues plaguing manual software.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When comparing different finance tools, look for a tech stack that can scale alongside you from seed to IPO and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automated-scenario-planning-enables-profitable-billing-strategies\"><strong>Automated scenario planning enables profitable billing strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To make sure your tech stack is optimised for usage SaaS billing, you\u2019ll want to prioritise forecast automation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">On the surface, usage billing is simple. You bill your customers based on product usage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Easy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But what should your usage metric or metrics be, and how much should you charge for them?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In order to execute usage billing successfully, SaaS CFOs need to engage in intensive rounds of forecasting and scenario planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And if you plan on leveraging hybrid billing, the number of variables increases, making your forecasting even more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For recurring revenue companies, even small pricing adjustments can have outsized impacts on your annual revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Without access to updated forecasting methods, you could end up leaving significant profits on the table because your scenario planning didn\u2019t measure up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/\">cloud accounting software<\/a>, generating an automated forecast is as easy as typing in your starting data and clicking a button.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This lets CFOs rapidly experiment with different pricing variables to find the perfect billing model for their company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<a\n\t\tclass=\"button button--primary gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\tdata-button-location=\"content_area\"\n\t\thref=\"#gate-598add71-2024-4fc8-9366-3507dfcd2151\"\n\t>Download your free copy of Fast close. Faster insights, and discover how financial professionals are closing the books faster with automation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-based-reporting-helps-you-adjust-as-needed\"><strong>Cloud-based reporting helps you adjust as needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition to automated SaaS forecasting capabilities, your tech stack strategy should feature real-time financial reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are several reasons we strongly recommend this, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The ability to quickly pivot or test ideas: <\/strong>With more nuanced pricing models such as usage billing, you\u2019ll want to continually test different ideas through forecasting to assess whether you\u2019re on the right track or should pivot slightly. Real-time financial reporting eliminates the data lag associated with legacy finance tools, giving you immediate access to your financial data. You can\u2019t forecast or run predictive analytics if you\u2019re stuck waiting on reports.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The increased reliability of cloud-based reporting: <\/strong>Due to the lack of manual processes, automated financial reporting is much faster and more accurate than legacy methods. This gives CFOs confidence in their accounting data, which translates to trust in their financial strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The centralised nature of cloud reporting: <\/strong>One of the best things about using a modern tech stack for your reporting is that it centralises your data. This makes it easy to share business intelligence with stakeholders in sales and marketing, customer success, product development, and other departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Financial reporting lays the groundwork for a SaaS organisation\u2019s profitability and should be a key element of your tech stack strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-predictive-analytics-pave-the-way-for-upselling\"><strong>Predictive analytics pave the way for upselling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Predictive analytics AI is important for gaining momentum with usage-based SaaS billing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you bill customers based on their usage level, you\u2019ll want to upsell and cross-sell your customer segments that log the most mileage with your products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They clearly enjoy what you do and would probably derive genuine benefits from other products or software add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cloud accounting software with predictive analytics can look at your financial reporting data and use AI to identify profitable upselling opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This approach can give you additional revenue streams above and beyond your baseline usage charges, further highlighting the profitability of usage billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automation-eliminates-revenue-recognition-challenges\"><strong>Automation eliminates revenue recognition challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/saas-kpis-survive-market-downturn\/\">SaaS companies<\/a> experiment with usage-based billing, revenue recognition can present a particular challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">That is, if you don\u2019t have the right tech stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Legacy revenue recognition requires intensive manual data reconciliation between different sources of record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Even for a simple, fixed-price billing model, this would significantly boost your chances of manual errors leading to revenue leakage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But with a nuanced and variable pricing model such as usage billing, leaked revenue is all but guaranteed if you go the manual route.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A modern cloud-based tech stack, on the other hand, can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurately handle complex usage-based revenue recognition scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate the contract management process, simplifying ASC 606 compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay aware of regulatory changes impacting your company by sending automatic notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For SaaS CFOs at early stage organisations, compliance fines and leaked revenue are especially bad news.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They put a strain on precious resources that should be used for growth initiatives, strategic planning, and other worthwhile uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-access-to-cloud-based-usage-metering-and-rating\"><strong>Have access to cloud-based usage metering and rating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Metering and rating are two extremely important words in the world of usage-based SaaS billing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Metering refers to the process of tracking customers\u2019 usage, just like a parking meter would, and rating refers to the prices you assign to different billing events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As an example, say you\u2019re the CFO of a software company that sells subscription software for editing B2B blog posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The baseline cost is \u00a30.05 per word, which includes basic edits such as spell check, synonym suggestions, grammar checking, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, your product also has an AI feature that allows users to select an entire section of text and rewrite it for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">That feature is usage-based as well and costs \u00a32 per 200 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A cloud-based tech stack equipped with AI would be able to instantly meter and appropriately rate those usage events as they occurred.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The alternative would be a nightmarish slog through a mountain of manual billing reconciliations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dynamic-usage-billing-is-especially-attractive-for-early-stage-companies\"><strong>Dynamic usage billing is especially attractive for early-stage companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For CFOs at early-stage SaaS companies, usage billing is an especially promising strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Usage-based pricing lowers users\u2019 hesitancy to try a product from a company with less of an established presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If they don\u2019t like what you do, they can leave at any 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