Compare estimated vs. actual labor, materials, and purchases in real time, so you know exactly where costs are creeping up.
Keep projects profitable
Get live insights on margins, identify cost overruns early, and adjust before they impact your bottom line.
Invoice accurately and avoid revenue loss
Ensure every billable item is invoiced—no more missed costs or undercharging.
Make better decisions, faster
See real-time data on job status, helping you adjust schedules, reallocate resources, and keep projects on track.
How WorkGuru helps you track forecast vs actuals with ease
Track estimated vs actual costs in real time
See exactly where your budget stands at every stage of a project. WorkGuru automatically tracks material, labor, and subcontractor costs, comparing actual expenses against your original estimates.
If costs start creeping up, you’ll know instantly, so you can adjust before it’s too late.
WorkGuru tracks estimated hours to each task and compare them with real-time timesheet data, helping you adjust schedules, manage workloads, and prevent bottlenecks.
Making money on a job isn’t just about finishing—it’s about staying profitable.
WorkGuru’s dashboard lets you see real-time profitability on a per-job basis, ensuring that revenue stays on track and flagging cost overruns before they eat into your profits.
Unexpected changes can throw off your project's finances. WorkGuru helps you reconcile what’s been forecasted with what’s actually been completed and invoiced—so you’re never leaving money on the table.
Need a quick financial snapshot? WorkGuru’s forecasting tools provide instant reports on job costs, profitability, and performance trends so you can see what’s working (and what’s not) and make data-driven decisions for future projects.
"We liked the budget control and tracking capability. That was probably the biggest thing we wanted from a new piece of software, and WorkGuru ticked that box better than anything else we considered.”
Eamon Garton
Operations Manager at Arcwell Engineering
Job Costing Forecasting FAQs
What is forecast vs actuals in WorkGuru?
It’s a feature that tracks the difference between what you estimated for a job (time, costs, materials) and what was actually used. This gives you real-time visibility into cost overruns and helps you keep projects on budget.
How does tracking forecasted vs actual costs help my business?
By seeing cost gaps early, you can adjust budgets, improve quoting accuracy, and prevent profit loss before it’s too late. It keeps your financials tight and your projects running smoothly.
Can I track different cost categories separately?
Yes! WorkGuru breaks down costs into labor, stock usage, purchases, and invoicing so you can pinpoint exactly where you’re going over budget.
Can I create financial reports based on WIP values, purchases, time (forecast vs actual), projects, invoicing, etc.?
Yes, you can. WorkGuru offers powerful reporting tools that let you generate detailed reports across all these areas. This gives you a clear view of your financial health and helps you make informed decisions.
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