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IBM Cognos Controller

by IBM

36

Reviews

3.9

Star rating

#26

Rank in Financial Close

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      Key stats

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      Enterprise

      1

      Adoption by company size

      SegmentShare of reviews
      Small Business11.1%
      Mid-Market16.7%
      Enterprise72.2%

      Quarterly history

      QuarterReviewsStar rating
      2025 Q213.5

      Satisfaction ratings

      Ease of Use8.4
      Ease of Setup8.4
      Quality of Support7.6
      Meets Requirements8.7

      What reviewers say

      Accounting analysis in the Controller

      3.5

      “IBM Controller offers easy integration with Planning Analytics and provides numerous features for creating financial and accounting reports. I use the application frequently, and whenever I encounter an issue, I have quick and easy access to IBM support. I’ve implemented it sever”

      Financial consultant

      CC defines a new way to control the close, consolidated reporting process, its a must have

      4.5

      “Independence from IT leads to faster work and more structured way to define and execute tasks”

      Executive Sponsor

      Consolidation gets easier

      4.0

      “Link the TB to COGNOS grouping and get going. Enter the date with all the assumptions / actual parameters and your consolidated financial statement is ready to serve to auditors for audit.”

      Internal Consultant