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IT Budget Planning Spreadsheet

Comprehensive IT budget planner covering hardware, software, licensing, managed services, and capital vs operational expenditure.

About This Resource

Accurate IT budgeting prevents unexpected costs and ensures technology spending aligns with business priorities. This comprehensive spreadsheet helps UK businesses plan and track their entire IT expenditure, from hardware purchases and software licensing to managed service fees and project costs. It separates capital expenditure from operational costs, providing the financial clarity needed for effective cash flow management and investment planning.

What's Included

  • Hardware procurement budget with lifecycle replacement planning
  • Software and licensing cost tracker with renewal dates
  • Managed services and support contract cost allocation
  • Capital expenditure vs operational expenditure categorisation
  • Year-over-year comparison and variance analysis
  • Department-level cost allocation breakdowns

Who Is This For?

Finance directors, IT managers, and business owners at UK SMEs who need to plan, track, and control IT expenditure across the financial year.