BigTime Academy
Profitability Masterclass
Financial and operational predictability starts here
Course built on insights and real-world data from 3,000+ professional services firms
Brands that trust our experts
Lifetime access to webinar recordings
Extra materials exclusive to registrants
Profitability expert certification
20 Years of Insights Compressed into 5 Hours
For Who?
Tailored for financial and operational leaders in professional services firms, this course helps to drive profitability, enhance business predictability, and reduce time spent on manual tasks.
Why Attend
Break data silos
Focus on KPIs that matter
End profit guesswork
Calculate true project margins
Fix cash flow
Automate billing, invoicing, and collections
Align teams
One source of truth for finance and operations
Predict the future
Forecast profit and revenue to minimize the risks
What You Get
4 Core Learning Modules
Strategies, tools, and frameworks
Ready-to-Use Downloadable Templates
Profitability analysis made simple
A Professional Certificate
Badge of expertise
Live Expert Q&A Session
Your specific challenges solved
Access to Exclusive Discounts
Special offers for AI-powered PSA tools
A 5% increase in profitability can boost EBITDA by 30-40% without acquiring new clients
Yet, 73% of professional services firms miss their profitability targets due to forecasting errors
This course gives you the tools to eliminate errors and gain confidence in optimizing projects and resources for maximum profit.
5%
profitability increase
90%
project planning accuracy
80%
less time spent on manual data compilation
Don India
Join the Profitability Masterclass
Learn to accurately calculate project profitability and resolve challenges like data silos and manual errors with real-time performance dashboards.
Break down silos between finance and operations using integrated PSA tools to drive proactive decisions and course corrections.
Tackle slow invoicing, late payments, and revenue leakage by automating billing, collections, and payment follow-ups.
Discover profitability analysis tools and methods and how to leverage them in forecasting future revenue, profit, and cash flow.
Gain clarity on the most critical KPIs for professional services firms and learn to track them effectively, transforming data into actionable insights and proactive decisions.
The Forecasting Formula
Turning Financial Data into Profitability
What you will learn how to:
- Cut unnecessary costs caused by poor forecasting
- Align resource planning with financial goals to ensure accurate profitability forecasts
- Replace spreadsheets with real-time forecasting tools
- Identify and eliminate profit leaks through scenario-based planning
Metrics that Matter
Tracking, Using, and Optimizing KPIs for Advanced
What you will learn how to:
- Identify the most critical KPIs for a professional service firm
- Track and report metrics through real-time dashboards (not spreadsheets)
- Turn KPI insights into proactive decisions and course corrections
- Align finance and operations through an integrated PSA dashboards
Getting Paid Faster & Better
Making Cash Flow Management Easier
What you will learn how to:
- Solve slow invoicing and late payments
- Automate invoicing, collections and payment follow-ups to cut manual effort
- Fix revenue leakage by improving billing accuracy and capturing all billable work
- Leverage integrated PSA tools for real-time cash flow visibility and forecasting
Profitability 101
From Measuring through Visibility to Forecasting
What you will learn how to:
- Accurately calculate project and client profitability
- Eliminate data silos and manual work in measuring profitability
- Monitor profit margins and performance in real time
- Align finance and delivery using integrated PSA dashboards
- Forecast revenue and profit using historical and current data
You’re in good hands
Classes led by:
Don India
CEO of BigTime
- Driving AI-powered PSA to help 3,000 firms boost efficiency and achieve profitable growth
- 20+ years scaling SaaS, incl. leadership at IBM Watson and as CEO of RadarFirst
- Passionate about purposeful tech, curious leadership, and building strong teams
Peter Dedes
CFO & COO of BigTime
- Responsible for all Finance, People / HR, Customer Experience, Corporate Development, Revenue Ops and Legal
- Technology SaaS businesses executive with over 20 years of experience
- Father of 2 boys (2 and 8 months), grill lover, golfer & Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks fan
Erin Nolan
Customer Experience Team Lead at BigTime
- Partners with PS firms to turn data into smarter processes and measurable business results
- 8+ years helping orgs adopt AI-powered solutions and solve complex operational challenges
- Explorer at heart, foodie by passion, always chasing inspiration in and out of the office
Steve Kraynak
Customer Success Manager at BigTime
- Customer Success Manager supporting professional services clients with strategy & growth goals
- 8+ years in account management at Gartner, CEB & CB Insights
- Dad x2 (soon 3!) who thrives on the outdoors, sports, and client wins
BigTime partners about our expertise
FAQ
Is the course free of charge?
The course is completely free, all you need to do is to register below.
Who is this course for?
This course is tailored for Financial and Operational leaders in professional services firms.
Would I receive a certificate?
Yes! You’ll receive a certificate upon completing all modules and assessments, which you can showcase on LinkedIn.
What can I expect from the lessons?
Our experts will guide you through the core principles of profitability tracking and forecasting. You’ll explore industry-standard frameworks and methods, including Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis and Project Profitability Analysis, while mastering techniques to calculate profitability. Through real-world case studies from leading professional services teams, you’ll discover best practices for maximizing revenue and profit. This hands-on course is packed with practical tools and actionable strategies to implement directly in your business.
Will I be able to receive recordings afterwards?
Yes! All registrants get lifetime access to session recordings, and materials—even if you miss a live session.
Do you provide additional materials for the course?
Absolutely. You’ll get downloadable templates for profitability analysis, budget tracking, and KPI reporting.
What if I cannot make it to the course?
No worries! With lifetime access to recordings, you can watch the webinars at your own time.
Ready to join the Masterclass?
Fill out the form to secure your spot in the free course
- No more guesswork, just data-driven decisions
- Strategic resource allocation for revenue growth
- Continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy