A Better Way to Model Your Utility’s Future
Synario is Your FP&A Software for Water and Utilities
Built for the challenges of modern utilities, Synario replaces risky spreadsheet modeling with a smarter, more connected approach.
Turn Complex Capital Plans into Confident Decisions
Stop Wrestling with Spreadsheets, and Start Leading with Insight
Building a sustainable utility requires efficient, strategic capital planning, something spreadsheets simply can’t deliver. Synario was purpose-built for the financial realities of water and utility organizations.
With patented modeling intelligence, Synario delivers instant results, full transparency, and real-time updates as assumptions change, so every decision reflects the most accurate financial picture.
The result? Boardroom conversations move from uncertainty to collaboration. Our implementation process turns complex capital planning into confident decision-making in as little as 90 days.
A Full Suite of Financial Tools at Your Disposal
Cash on Hand Analysis
Model unlimited financial scenarios to see how each impacts your utility’s cash on hand and overall financial health.
Ratepayer Impact Analysis
Evaluate how different rate structures affect your customer base to balance revenue needs with community impact.
Capital Initiative Prioritization
Compare and prioritize capital projects while assessing funding options and debt capacity directly within Synario.
Debt Service Coverage Projections
Project coverage ratios across multiple scenarios to strengthen transparency and build credibility with stakeholders.
Funding Option Analysis
Assess the full range of funding strategies and debt capabilities for competing capital initiatives, all in one connected model.
Rating Agency Presentations
Present dynamic, data-driven financial plans that update in real time to support stronger credit ratings and strategic confidence.
Trusted by Leading Water and Utilities Companies
Navigate Uncertainty With Transformative Modeling Intelligence
Water and utility companies face the challenge of building financial models that account for changing scenarios, aging infrastructure, rising operating costs, and unpredictable revenue streams.
Synario allows utilities to design custom projections, analyze operating and capital challenges, and generate dynamic, pro forma GAAP financial statements.
More than just FP&A software, Synario is an advanced financial modeling solution built to help water and utility companies plan strategically, sustainably, and confidently.
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Operational Planning and Analysis
Synario streamlines utility operational planning, connecting rates, growth, and capital projects in one dynamic financial model.
Sustainable Capital Project Planning
Synario simplifies complex capital planning for utilities, turning daunting spreadsheet work into strategic, data-driven decision-making.
A New Model, Tailored for the Water Industry
Synario’s Revenue Requirements Model gives agencies the power to balance capital projects, rate modeling, and long-term financial forecasting in one integrated platform.
The cloud-based model combines scenario analysis, real-time reporting, and dynamic calculations, enabling utilities to evaluate risks, simulate multiple outcomes, and instantly see the impact of operational and capital decisions.
By linking projected revenue with infrastructure investment planning, the Revenue Requirements Model helps water utilities make strategic, cost-effective decisions that support long-term growth.
Financial Modeling for Capital Projects & Infrastructure Investments
Every day, the need for infrastructure enhancements in states and municipalities grows. The scope of work is vast, encompassing everything from repairing roads and bridges to enhancing renewable energy systems and expanding broadband internet access.
Our whitepaper delves into these challenges and demonstrates how effective financial modeling can provide a solution. By utilizing the right financial strategies, public power, water, and telecom companies can navigate unpredictable conditions, optimize their infrastructure investments, and build a more promising future.
Build a More Resilient
Water Utility
In this free ebook, discover how scenario modeling and proactive planning protect affordability, reliability, and public trust.
What Sets Us Apart
While other solutions trap you in complex spreadsheets and isolated planning processes, Synario transforms how water and utility companies approach financial modeling with clear calculation explanations and fast implementation timelines.
Click to Confidence
Our innovative “explain" feature provides detailed explanations for each calculation within your models with just a click, eliminating the guesswork.
Forecast Faster
Spend less time building models and more time making confident, data-backed decisions with Synario.
Ready to break free from endless decision cycles and start planning with confidence? Discover how Synario can transform your institution’s financial modeling in just three months.
FAQs on Water & Utilities Financial Planning with Synario
Synario empowers finance teams to build, analyze, and present complex financial scenarios with unmatched clarity and speed. Eliminate spreadsheet sprawl, reduce errors, and make better decisions with dynamic, real-time modeling tools designed to evolve with your data and strategy.
How does Synario handle version control and collaboration?
All scenarios live in one environment, with branching and change history built in, eliminating spreadsheet version conflicts and enabling multiple users to collaborate simultaneously.
Can we model population growth, consumption, and rate structures together?
Yes. Synario integrates all these variables into one connected model, allowing you to test scenarios and assess financial impacts in real time.
How does Synario support capital planning and project prioritization?
Large programs can be broken into sub-projects with individual timelines and funding while rolling up into a consolidated view. You can also summarize projects in board-ready reports.
Can we quickly test “what-if” scenarios for rates or capital projects?
Yes. Project toggles let you turn initiatives on or off and instantly see effects on cash, reserves, DSCR, and rate needs across your planning horizon.
Does Synario handle debt service and reserve requirements?
Yes. Debt service schedules, coverage ratios, and reserve balances update automatically as assumptions or scenarios change.
Can we trace every number back to its source?
Absolutely. Every value supports drill-through lineage, showing formulas, inputs, and data provenance in one click for full transparency. You can also add notes, chart annotations, and narrative panels while retaining full audit-ready lineage for every value.
How long does it take to prepare forecasts for board meetings?
Forecasts that previously took weeks can now be updated in hours, freeing up time for analysis and discussion.
Can we customize formulas or use our own utility-specific rules?
Yes. Start with proven finance structures and tailor them to your rules. Synario is configurable rather than a fixed template.
