What Incube does

Incube CPM S.A. is a privately-held Polish consulting and technology firm headquartered in Warsaw (ul. Wołoska 22A), registered as a joint-stock company (S.A.) under KRS 0001146109, that specializes in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) system implementations for CFO offices of large enterprises. Founded circa 2006, the firm has operated for approximately 18 years, accumulating 300+ completed projects and a stated 30% penetration of Polish WIG20-listed companies. Its customer base centers on CFO and finance organizations at large corporations and includes named marquee accounts across gaming (largest Polish gaming company), e-commerce (largest Polish e-commerce platform), manufacturing, and retail (an international chain of 2,500 stores).

The firm's offering combines partner-technology implementations with proprietary software. On the partner side, Incube holds IBM Gold Partner status (with proprietary solutions listed in IBM Global Solutions Directory) and is an official implementation partner for IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Controller, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Apptio, Lucanet, OneStream, Anaplan, Insight Software JustPerform, and insightsoftware Certent CDM (for ESEF/XBRL disclosure). Its proprietary products — Incube ILA 16 (IFRS 16 lease accounting automation), Incube PSA (professional services analytics), Qalcwise (no-code business process automation), and Flow Incube BI (managed BI deployed on AWS leveraging IBM Planning Analytics in-memory engine) — are positioned as IBM-authorized extensions. Technical architecture centers on the IBM PA/BA platform with in-memory multidimensional analytics, deployed on AWS cloud infrastructure.

Incube operates a professional services model monetized through five revenue streams: (1) FP&A/CPM implementation services (technology selection, architecture, implementation, integration), (2) managed services and 24/7 support including managed service center options, (3) nearshoring services delivered from Poland to international clients (Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, the UK, France, Austria, and Africa), (4) certified IBM training programs for Planning Analytics, Controller, and Cognos Analytics, and (5) interim controller staffing for temporary finance function support. Pricing is quote-based and engagement-scoped with monthly billing cadence; license reselling from technology partners (IBM, Lucanet, etc.) is included in implementation deals. Go-to-market is consultative direct enterprise sales targeting CFO offices, supplemented by content marketing (Polish-language FP&A blog, case studies, newsletter), LinkedIn thought leadership, and a vendor partner channel generating referrals. Headcount is stated at 60 (homepage) to 70+ (Interim Controller page) experienced consultants with current vendor certifications. Awards include Deloitte Rising Star (2011), Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe (2011), IBM Partner Recognition Award, IBM Business Analytics recognition, and the IBM Central & Eastern Europe Business Partner Excellence Award (2012).

Name

Incube

Legal name

INCUBE CPM S.A.

Website

https://incube.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Incube (Incube CPM S.A.) is a privately-held Warsaw-based consultancy that implements and supports FP&A and Corporate Performance Management systems for CFO offices at large enterprises, serving approximately 30% of Poland's WIG20-listed companies and international corporations across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Performance Management Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) & FP&A Platforms (HDAEAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG), General Ledger & Close (Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Reconciliations) (BPAAAGAC), DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering Consulting (BPAHAEAK)

Keywords

• FP&A consulting
• Financial consolidation
• Corporate performance management
• CPM implementation
• IFRS 16 compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Implementation Services: Comprehensive FP&A/CPM system implementations including technology selection, solution architecture design, system implementation, and integration with existing tools. Includes license supply from partners (IBM, Lucanet, Insight Software) at competitive prices.
2. Managed Services & Support: Ongoing technical and substantive support for FP&A/CPM systems including 24/7 support, SLA-based managed services, system fine-tuning, and optimization. Models include Ad-hoc, Standard Support, and Managed Service Center with full process responsibility.
3. Nearshoring Services: Nearshore delivery of FP&A and CPM services providing dedicated consultants for Polish and international clients. Includes standard support, managed services center, continuous development, and license optimization services delivered from Poland.
4. IBM Certification Training: Official IBM-certified professional training programs for IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Controller, and IBM Cognos Analytics users. Training delivered at Incube office or client location.
5. Interim Controller Services: Temporary finance and controlling professionals placed with clients for periods of increased workload, vacancies, or specialized expertise needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Incube is a financial consulting and technology services firm specializing in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and CPM (Corporate Performance Management) solutions for CFO offices of large enterprises. The company implements and supports partner technologies (IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Controller, OneStream, Anaplan, Lucanet, Insight Software) and develops proprietary software solutions (Incube ILA 16, Incube PSA, Qalcwise, Flow Incube BI) for financial planning, consolidation, IFRS 16 lease accounting, and no-code process automation.

Product overview

Incube is a financial consulting and technology services firm that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of CPM (Corporate Performance Management) and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) solutions. The offering consists of two main categories: (1) Partner technologies that Incube implements and supports, including IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Controller, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Apptio, OneStream, Anaplan, Lucanet, JustPerform (Insight Software), and Disclosure Management tools; and (2) Proprietary solutions including Incube ILA 16 (IFRS 16 lease accounting), Incube PSA (professional services analytics), and Qalcwise (no-code automation). The company also offers Flow Incube BI, a managed BI solution deployed on AWS powered by IBM Planning Analytics. Services include system implementations, certified IBM training, nearshoring support, System Administrator Services, and Interim Controller staffing. The company positions itself as a '#butikdlaCFO' (boutique for CFOs), combining financial expertise with technology implementation to support CFO offices in planning, budgeting, consolidation, and financial reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Incube ILA 16: Automated lease accounting solution for IFRS 16 compliance
• Incube PSA
• Qalcwise
• Flow Incube BI

Products and services

• Incube ILA 16 Automated lease accounting solution based on IBM technology that handles IFRS 16 lease accounting, providing full control over lease contracts and automated journal entries for finance teams of enterprises with significant lease portfolios.
• Incube PSA (Professional Services Analytics) Comprehensive controlling and project management system designed for professional services firms, enabling tracking of projects, resources, and profitability for service companies requiring detailed project-based financial control.
• Qalcwise No-code business process automation and workflow management application enabling organizations to automate financial and business processes without programming requirements, targeting finance teams seeking workflow automation capabilities.
• Flow Incube BI Fully managed, collaborative, and scalable enterprise solution for budgeting, planning, analytics, profitability analysis, modeling, and reporting deployed on AWS, powered by IBM Planning Analytics in-memory engine for real-time multidimensional analytics. Targets enterprises seeking cloud-based financial BI without internal infrastructure management.
• FP&A/CPM Implementation Services Comprehensive implementation and project services for CPM/FP&A systems including technology selection, solution architecture design, system implementation, and integration with existing tools, targeted at enterprises seeking expert deployment of financial planning and consolidation systems.
• FP&A/CPM Nearshoring Services Nearshore financial services support delivered from Poland including standard support with SLA, managed services center, continuous development, project implementations, system optimization, and license cost optimization for international companies without internal resources.
• Certified IBM Training Official IBM manufacturer training covering IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Controller, and IBM Cognos Analytics for analysts, business users, and administrators at all skill levels, delivered at Incube office or client location.
• Interim Controller Flexible staffing solution providing experienced interim controllers for immediate support in finance and controlling functions, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, project controlling, process optimization, and financial consolidation for companies experiencing workload peaks or skill gaps.
• Administrator Systemów (System Administrator Services) Comprehensive IT infrastructure management including cloud administration across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, automation using Ansible and Terraform, disaster recovery, security compliance with GDPR and HIPAA, and 24/7 monitoring for enterprises running CPM/FP&A systems.
• Managed Services & Support Ongoing technical and substantive support for FP&A/CPM systems including 24/7 support, SLA-based managed services, system fine-tuning, and optimization. Models include Ad-hoc, Standard Support, and Managed Service Center with full process responsibility for enterprise clients running implemented systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Month-end closing time reduced by 50% for e-commerce client
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Gold Partner and official partner in IBM ecosystem. Incube develops proprietary solutions authorized by IBM and listed in IBM Global Solutions Directory. Offers IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Controller, and IBM Apptio implementations. Provides certified IBM training programs.
• LucanetcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Lucanet partner providing financial consolidation solutions. Offers Lucanet FPA for planning and Lucanet for consolidation implementations, including Disclosure Management capabilities.
• OneStreamcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial OneStream partner delivering integrated planning and financial consolidation platform. Implements OneStream for both planning and consolidation use cases.
• AnaplancoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Anaplan partner providing Connected Planning platform implementations. Offers Anaplan for both planning and consolidation scenarios.
• Insight SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing Disclosure Management and JustPerform solutions. Offers insightsoftware Certent CDM for ESEF/XBRL reporting and JustPerform for FP&A use cases.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Accenture/Microsoft joint venture with one of the largest EPM and analytics delivery footprints globally. Competes for the largest enterprise consolidation and planning transformation deals that overlap with Incube's WIG20 target segment.
• Anaplan: Cloud-native connected planning platform used for FP&A, sales, and supply chain planning. Incube is a certified Anaplan implementation partner; the platform's growing in-house enablement and partner ecosystem create overlap and competition for CPM engagements.
• Slalom: Global technology and management consultancy with a dedicated finance transformation and EPM practice. Competes with Incube for enterprise FP&A modernization RFPs, especially in retail, manufacturing, and consumer industries.
• OneStream: Cloud-native EPM platform vendor for CPM, planning, and financial consolidation. Both a strategic technology partner and an indirect competitor — OneStream's growing direct implementation network and embedded AI reduce demand for third-party implementation partners like Incube.
• SPS (a Wipro company): Large global OneStream and SAP implementation partner, now part of Wipro. Competes with Incube on multi-national CPM consolidation and planning mandates, but at significantly greater scale and with broader geographic delivery.
• Protiviti: Global consulting firm with a dedicated Finance Transformation and EPM practice. Competes with Incube on enterprise-wide FP&A, close, and consolidation modernization mandates for large corporates, typically at the upper end of the deal size spectrum.

Direct peers

• PmOne: Polish consulting firm focused on BI, data analytics, and corporate performance management for enterprise clients in Poland. Operates in the same local market as Incube with overlapping FP&A and analytics delivery capabilities, making it the most direct domestic competitor.
• intelligence AG: German IBM Gold Partner with deep specialization in IBM Planning Analytics, Cognos, and Controller implementations. Competes head-to-head with Incube in the EMEA CPM/FP&A boutique segment with a similar delivery model: technology-neutral advisory, certified consultants, and a strong nearshoring-adjacent position in CEE.
• Cundus AG: German boutique consultancy specializing in IBM Planning Analytics, consolidation, and FP&A implementations for DACH enterprises. Closely comparable to Incube in business model (certified IBM Gold Partner, project-based implementations, managed services, training) and target customer (mid-to-large European corporates).
• 3Cloud (formerly Pragmatic Works): US-headquartered data, analytics, and AI consulting firm with a strong EPM/FP&A practice serving mid-market and large enterprises. Comparable to Incube as a technology-focused boutique that sells and implements CPM/BI platforms as a value-added partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3188276
• Xx.com/incubecpm
• Facebookfacebook.com/IncubeCPM

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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