AARO CPM

AARO CPM provides financial consolidation and reporting for organizations with multiple entities. It supports group accounting, consolidated financial statements, analytics, operational management analysis, simulations, recalculations, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. AARO says it can support groups ranging from three companies to a thousand, and users can analyze financial data and produce consolidated statements during financial close, with around-the-clock operation. The preconfigured AARO Base Package includes an EU BAS chart of accounts based on IFRS, an acquisition register, cash flow, financial statements and notes, acquisition elimination, Excel add-ons, and a dashboard. AARO Integrator imports data from multiple ERP systems, with scheduled or semi-automatic imports and configurable mapping and conversion rules. AARO Connector provides access to AARO figures in other systems, including BI tools, budgeting or forecasting solutions, Excel, and other Office tools. Deployment options include managed cloud service and on-premise. Pricing is on request; the product page invites prospective customers to book a demo. Supported platforms include macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.

AARO CPM combines consolidation and reporting with planning functions, ERP imports, and connector options. Prospective customers need to request pricing or book a demo to learn more about the product.

It suits multi-entity organizations that need consolidation, reporting, or planning processes. It may also fit teams that want ERP imports and access to AARO figures from other tools.

AARO CPM is a financial consolidation and reporting system with planning and analysis tools for multi-entity organizations. It suits finance teams that need group accounting and internal follow-up in the same process. Its broad scope is appealing, but custom pricing and a demo-led buying path make it a poor fit for buyers who need a quick, self-serve decision.

Overview

AARO spans consolidated statements, group accounting, analytics, operational management analysis, simulations, recalculations, budgeting and forecasting. That breadth can connect legal and external group reporting with internal operational follow-up, rather than leaving those jobs in separate processes. Intercompany eliminations, multi-currency consolidation and an audit trail cover important consolidation needs.

The maker says AARO supports groups from three to a thousand companies and can run around the clock, allowing teams to analyze figures and produce consolidated statements during close. Those capabilities make it relevant to organizations with complex reporting cycles, though the stated scale range alone does not establish fit for a particular group.

Key features

The preconfigured AARO Base Package includes an EU BAS chart of accounts based on IFRS, an acquisition register, cash flow, statements and notes, acquisition elimination, Excel add-ons and a dashboard. It gives finance teams a structured starting point that can be deployed or customized; organizations with different accounting setups should weigh that configuration work before committing.

AARO Integrator can import from multiple ERP systems, including VISMA, Navision, Hogia, Agresso, NetSuite, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics. Scheduled automatic imports reduce recurring manual loading, while semi-automatic input offers another route. Customers can define mapping and conversion rules, including account summarization and sign reversal, which helps accommodate different source formats but puts some setup responsibility on the customer.

AARO Connector is an add-on for using AARO figures in budgeting or forecasting products, BI tools, Excel and other Office applications. It can extend access to consolidated data beyond AARO itself, but connector functionality is not part of the stated base package.

For security and oversight, AARO says its information security management system is ISO 27001 certified and externally assessed. Security & Audit tracks user events, modifications, administrative changes and input data. AARO SaaS includes infrastructure management, storage, backups, security updates, antivirus and monitoring, with infrastructure across three physical locations. Basic, Standard and Premium support SLAs are offered; Basic is included with AARO and AARO SaaS, while Premium adds 24/7 support. AARO Academy training covers accounts, reports, logic calculations and customized reports.

Pricing

AARO is paid software with custom pricing. The AARO Base Package has no published price; buyers are directed to request a demo or contact the company. That makes it difficult to compare cost before engaging with sales, and no free plan or trial terms are given.

The Base Package is the described entry point, with core reporting components and Excel add-ons; customization is an option rather than a separately priced tier. Connector is an add-on, so teams needing to use AARO data in other systems should account for that additional component when assessing scope. No seat limits, usage quotas, renewal terms or plan-specific price differences are stated.

Platforms

AARO is offered for web, Windows and macOS, with self-hosted deployment also supported. AARO SaaS is managed by AARO, which handles infrastructure and routine cloud operations. On-premise deployment is also described, giving organizations that prefer to operate the installation themselves another option.

Who it's for

AARO is best suited to finance teams in multi-entity organizations that need consolidated group accounts alongside budgeting, forecasting and operational analysis. ERP import options are useful where a group draws data from several systems, and around-the-clock operation can support work that continues through financial close. Buyers who prioritize transparent upfront prices, a self-serve purchase or a free entry tier should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Consolidation, planning and operational analysis share a broad process, helping finance teams connect external reporting with internal follow-up.
• Pro: ERP imports support scheduled or semi-automatic loading and configurable mapping, useful for groups consolidating across different source systems.
• Pro: SaaS operations include backups, updates, antivirus and monitoring, while audit logging tracks changes and input data.
• Con: Custom pricing requires a demo or sales conversation, slowing early budget comparisons.
• Con: The Connector is an add-on, so extending AARO data into BI, planning or Office tools may increase the scope and cost of a deployment.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, start with Financial Consolidation Software. OneStream is another paid platform with web, mobile, API and self-hosted options; its platform price is also not stated, and buyers are directed to request a demo. Choose Konsolidat if a free, self-hosted, open-source option matters more than AARO's paid offering: its free plan has no per-user fees, includes Dynamics 365 F&O and ERPNext connectors, and has community support.

Consolidation.app is another paid, web-based alternative. Arvexi is a paid option with web and API platforms. IDL Konsis is a paid web and Windows alternative with pricing by request and a demo. NDC Financial Consolidation offers paid self-hosted and web deployment, either standalone or as a SAP Analytics Cloud extension. Planful is a paid web and API option with pricing tailored to company size, user count and selected modules. Profitbase Consolidation is a paid web product with tailored pricing available by request and no free plan.

Verdict

Choose AARO CPM if your finance team needs consolidation and planning for a multi-entity group, especially when ERP imports and operational follow-up belong in the same workflow. Its main advantage is that breadth; its main drawback is the custom-priced, demo-first purchase, compounded by an add-on for broader data connectivity. Buyers seeking a clear upfront price or a free self-hosted starting point should compare alternatives first.