Telecommunications Sector Financial Dashboard — Excel Template

A plug-and-play finance dashboard for telecoms that unifies P&L, cash flow, balance-sheet health, and subscriber economics (ARPU, churn, network OPEX) in one Excel workbook. Built for CFOs, FP&A, and finance leaders at mobile, fiber, cable, and ISP operators.

Why this template

Telco-specific metrics: ARPU, churn, network OPEX %, and subscriber base alongside core financials.
No macros or add-ins (Excel 2016+ Win/Mac). Paste your data, refresh, and review.
Executive-ready visuals: trendlines (MoM/YoY), variance-to-budget, and RAG thresholds.

KPIs included (with formulas)

Income Statement Items

Total Revenue | Revenue Growth % (MoM)
COGS → Gross Profit
Employee, Admin, Selling, Marketing Expense → Total OPEX (with breakdown)
Depreciation & Amortization
Operating Profit (EBIT), EBITDA, Interest, Other Income/(Expense), Taxes, Net Profit

Profitability

Gross Profit Margin %
Operating Profit Margin %
EBITDA %
Net Profit Margin %

Liquidity & Cash Flow

Operating Cash Inflow / Outflow
Net Operating Cash Flow (OCF) = Operating Cash Inflow − Operating Cash Outflow
Current Assets / Current Liabilities → Current Ratio = Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities
Total Debt / Total Equity → Debt to Equity Ratio = Total Debt ÷ Total Equity

Operational (Telco)

Number of Active Subscribers
Average Revenue per User (ARPU) = Total Revenue ÷ Number of Active Subscribers
Churn Rate (%) = (Lost Subscribers ÷ Total Subscribers at Start of Period) × 100
Network OPEX % of Revenue = (Network OPEX ÷ Total Revenue) × 100

What’s inside

Finance Control Tower: P&L, margins, cash flow, liquidity, leverage, and subscriber KPIs in one view.
Drill-downs: revenue by product/plan, OPEX breakdowns, and network cost share.
Scenario inputs: targets, budget, and sensitivity toggles for margin and churn.
Data tabs: P&L, balance-sheet currents, cash flow, subscriber movement, ARPU, and network OPEX.
Documentation: plain-English KPI definitions & formulas.

Benefits for telecom finance teams

Link subscribers to margins: see how ARPU and churn drive revenue, EBITDA, and cash.
Control costs: monitor network OPEX %, selling/marketing mix, and EBITDA conversion.
Protect liquidity: track OCF, current ratio, and debt-to-equity before board reviews.
Close faster: standardized structure speeds monthly closes and QBR prep.